intake

[slugmike]

has anybody installed an intake on their pilot?

I've seen a few vendors that offer intakes for the ridgeline - but nothing for the pilot.

I called K&N, and they said the ridgeline intake should fit the pilot... anybody tried this?

[ctobio]

I personally think aftermarket intakes are essentially snake oil.

Most modern intakes pull air from outside the engine compartment. The only thing that these aftermarket intakes do for you is change some of the intake tone (our stock intakes have dampers to make the intakes less noisy). I fail to see how they increase performance.

[slugmike]

Originally posted by ctobio
I personally think aftermarket intakes are essentially snake oil.

Most modern intakes pull air from outside the engine compartment. The only thing that these aftermarket intakes do for you is change some of the intake tone (our stock intakes have dampers to make the intakes less noisy). I fail to see how they increase performance.

Before/After dynos I've seen show clear gains from well-engineered aftermarket intakes..

I would think dampers that restrict noise restrict airflow as well.

But don't get me wrong, I don't want to argue with you - to each his own.

I'm just asking if anybody has installed one. If it would work out I'd definitely be interested.

[humanoid]

Don't think anyone has installed one on their Pilot. I for one DID install one, the FIPK, on my Taco. Made a neat sound, but ended up fouling up my MAF sensor and had a fine layer of dust/dirt on the inside of the intake tube. Yes, I made sure the filter wasn't over oiled and it still had that problem. Guys over on the Taco forums avoid the K&N piece of crap like the plague.

I'm not sure if this can be done, but I, like many Taco owners, have done the "deckplate mod" to the airbox. The link to the DIY is below. This mod has proven gains of about 5HP on the dyno (http://www.gadgetonline.com/AirInduction.htm).

Here's the link for the deckplate mod.

http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=75169

[slugmike]

Nice, thanks.

I believe k&n now has filters that don't need to be oiled...? I wonder how well they work...

Hopefully more people will undertake DIY projects like this on their Pilots!!!

[N_Jay]

Originally posted by slugmike
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Hopefully more people will undertake DIY projects like this on their Pilots!!!

Why?

[jcantanixon]

Originally posted by N_Jay


Why?

Heheh

[slugmike]

Originally posted by N_Jay


Why?

why not?

[jay]

Originally posted by slugmike


why not?

Why?

[ctobio]

I think one can do more harm than good when using a poorly concieved aftermarket product, or trying to engineer their own, and getting it wrong. A filter that allows dirt or grit into the intake will rapidly cause the scoring of the cylinder walls.

There is nothing of note that I can see on the Pilot's intake tube- what one would replace if one got an aftermarket intake- that would be restrictive. The resonators are on the periphery of the intake- the act more like blowing over the top of a beer bottle than restricting airflow.

The total filtration coverage of the OE air filter is probably a larger total surface area than any of the cone air-shaped filters.

Additionally, after having used K & N filters for nearly 10 years now... I'm starting to be not so sold on them any longer.

[Luwin1026]

Originally posted by N_Jay


Why?

Because some of us like to tinker with our cars and like the challenge of doing something that's never been done. And there are some that get a good feeling of satisfaction after a well-done DIY, and can pass the information to fellow members.

I would be one to undertake an endeavor of seeing if an intake can be fabricated for our Pilot if I had more time. Even if there are no gains seen on the dyno, perhaps a subjective gain of nice sound can be appreciated by some. However, if there was to be a loss in power as shown on a dyno, then I would revert back to stock as I am not too keen on sacrificing function over form. But I think a nicely fabricated intake, say in clearcoated carbon fiber, would look pretty sweet in the bay. Speaking of which, there is a shortage of CF nowadays as it is being used by the military and aerospace industry, so as a consumer, it would be more feasible to wait until production is ramped up to meet demand.

[ctobio]

I love to tinker too. But I tinker with stuff that's broken. If it ain't broke, why fix it?

[N_Jay]

Originally posted by ctobio
I love to tinker too. But I tinker with stuff that's broken. If it ain't broke, why fix it?

Well put.

Intakes on most street cars are a waste of money.

[slugmike]

What do the aftermarket intake nay-sayers think about modding the stock airbox? (Such as the "deckplate" mod mentioned earlier)

This should maintain good filtration since the stock filter would still be in place, but it seems it would at least help get more air into the stock box? I'm sure it would sound more aggressive as well.

[N_Jay]

Originally posted by slugmike
What do the aftermarket intake nay-sayers think about modding the stock airbox? (Such as the "deckplate" mod mentioned earlier)

This should maintain good filtration since the stock filter would still be in place, but it seems it would at least help get more air into the stock box? I'm sure it would sound more aggressive as well.

No matter what you do to the intake, except at full throttle (or very near) the throttle plate (doing its job) is the single biggest restriction in the intake system and all others are irrelevant.