Decent air filter for the 4.0?

[Caveman]

I went to the local dealer to source a Mopar air filter for my 1994 YJ (4.0L). I was told the part # was 53006317, but that it was discontinued. So I ordered an allegedly OEM Mopar air filter with that part # off of EBay. It wasn't, and it was noticeably loose in the air box. I sent it back. It might have been a Crown from the looks of it, but IDK for sure. Any suggestions for an good alternative to the Mopar OEM air filter? I like a paper filter element and value particle filtration over any alleged gains in air flow. Thanks for any help!

 

[JKP]

I've used AC or Fram.

 

[machoheadgames]

ACDelco in mine. Mahle, Wix, Fram, etc would also all be fine.

 

[dieselearl]

we got 9 vehicle in my family, we use WIX if we can get them,other wise we go with ACdelco. we are pleased with both.

 

[Gilaguy23]

OEM style paper is by far the best filter to use. Good for going that route.

 

[Beaner]

I just got a 95 yj last week and was thinking of getting a K&N air filter

 

[Gilaguy23]

I just got a 95 yj last week and was thinking of getting a K&N air filter

Dont.

 

[Flyer58]

Read all the reviews. Too much dirt and dust goes through the K&N filter and the pressure drop isn't much different than a good pleated paper filter. Mo pleats is mo better.

 

[Caveman]

What GilaGuy23 and Flyer58 said. Dirt and dust through the air filter translates to faster wear on the engine's top end. I ended up deciding to go with AC Delco, as it looks like a pretty close match to the NLA Mopar filter, in terms of fitment and the (paper) filtration element.