K&N Air Intake System for Mitsubishi Lancer Adds Power and Acceleration

Dec 20, 2016

The K&N 63-5506 AirCharger is a simple, easy , turn-key upgrade

The AirCharger accommodates the OE MAF and crank case vent hose, so no reprogramming is required

The engines for both the 2015 - 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer and the fearsome EVO models were the result of a joint development project between Chrysler, Hyundai, and Mitsubishi, under the name of GEMA (Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance). The initial design of the engine block and cylinder head was handled by Hyundai.

The engine design features an aluminum block with cast-iron cylinder liners, with an aluminum cylinder head with a four valve per cylinder, double overhead camshaft layout. Mitsubishi independently developed the intake and exhaust manifolds, intake and exhaust ports, and other elements related to engine tuning for its 4B1 version of the engine.

The 2.0L version of the engine, named the 4B11, features a 1:1 bore:stroke ratio (3.38 inches each) which is referred to as square. According to Mitsubishi, these cylinder dimensions allow the engine to develop peak power at relatively high 6500 rpm, and to provide more linear power delivery and a wider torque curve for better flexibility while driving.

Much of the performance increase can be attributed to the oversized conical air filter

The included heat shield keeps power-robbing hot engine air out of the intake tract

The 2.4L 4B12 engine achieves its increased displacement by the use of a slightly wider bore of 3.46 inches and a longer stroke of 3.82 inches, accounting for the larger engine displacement. Mitsubishi was among the first companies to recognize the need to balance the vibrational forces of a four-cylinder engine and snapped up the patent for a counter-rotating balance shaft (which it later licensed to Porsche, among others). As engineers have gotten better at balancing forces, there's less need for additional balancing. For example, the 4B12 features only a small counter-rotating balance shaft operating off the oil pump drive.

And while the architecture of the 4B11 and 4B12 shares much with the powerful EVO engines, upgrading them to deliver EVO levels of horsepower and torque would be a difficult and expensive task. There is a way to improve the performance of your 2015 - 2016 Mitsubishi for less than the cost of a quality putter: the K&N 63-5506 AirCharger air intake system. The system has been chassis dyno-tested to demonstrate an estimated 5.41 horsepower gain over an otherwise stock 2015 2.4 L Mitsubishi Lancer.

The K&N 63-5506 AirCharger air intake system replaces the restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing on 2015 - 2016 2.0L and 2.4L Mitsubishi Lancer models. K&N AirChargers significantly reduce restriction to incoming air flow as well as reduce turbulence in the intake tube. This allows your engine, with each intake stroke, to draw a larger volume of air than the factory air filter assembly would provide. Air is then directed through an aerodynamically-verified intake tube into the engine's throttle body for a guaranteed power gain. The intake tube accommodates the factory mass air sensor and crank case vent hose.

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Much of the performance increase can be attributed to the oversized conical air filter manufactured from multiple layers of oiled cotton filter media which offers less resistance than traditional filters. The multi-layered cotton filter material also filters out microparticles that could damage your engine. Each design is verified through K&N's in-house filtration testing lab, which adheres to ISO 5011 standards, ensuring that K&N filters provide high airflow without putting engine protection at risk.

Best of all, the K&N AirCharger air intake system can be installed in 90 minutes or less with simple hand tools like a ratchet set, a few screwdrivers, and a couple of wrenches. All tools required are listed in the clear, step-by-step photo-illustrated instructions specific to your car that come included in the package.

Once you've installed your K&N filter you've eliminated the need to buy another air filter for the life of your covered 2015 - 2016 Lancer. The only maintenance is a service you can do yourself in no time at all. At intervals of 100,000 miles (depending upon your driving conditions) use the K&N 99-5000 recharger kit to easily clean your AirCharger air filter, preparing it for another 100,000 miles of driving. The K&N air filter you purchase is designed to last for the lifetime of your vehicle, which K&N guarantees will perform for up to 10 years or 1,000,000 miles without requiring replacement.

the K&N 63-5506 fits the following vehicles:

2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER 2.4L L4 Fuel Injection - w/Manual Trans.
2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER 2.0L L4 Fuel Injection - w/Manual Trans.
2015 MITSUBISHI LANCER 2.4L L4 Fuel Injection - w/Manual Trans.
2015 MITSUBISHI LANCER 2.0L L4 Fuel Injection - w/Manual Trans.

For all intakes for Lancer models visit the Mitsubishi Lancer Air Intakes page.

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