Anyone put a K&N Air Filter in? - Honda Pilot

NorCO · 03-07-2008, 02:03 PM

Any recommendations on putting a K&N air filter in?
I had one in my old Tacoma and thought it worked pretty well. Just wanted to know about its usefullness in a Pilot.

N_Jay · 03-07-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally posted by NorCO
Any recommendations on putting a K&N air filter in?
I had one in my old Tacoma and thought it worked pretty well. Just wanted to know about its usefullness in a Pilot.

They are really not the useful on any street car/truck.

Most people don't maintain them well enough, the very Little added flow at the high end does essentially nothing for power, they will not give you better MPG, and in the end it is rare they cost less.

NorCO · 03-07-2008, 04:06 PM

Many Thanks! I will leave it alone then.

pat2k8 · 03-08-2008, 04:18 PM

opinions are like belly buttons! I have a K&N and look forward to not having to buy another for the life of my Pilot!

humanoid · 03-08-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally posted by pat2k8
opinions are like belly buttons! I have a K&N and look forward to not having to buy another for the life of my Pilot!

But you do realize you have to clean it and not over oil the filter or else it will foul up the MAF.

rlapid · 03-08-2008, 05:25 PM

AEM has introduced a new type of filter, called the DRYFLOW, which supposedly is better than both paper and oiled cotton filters. click here for the full specs. they do make panel filters, but none for the pilot yet. looks interesting...

HONDAMANBAKER · 03-09-2008, 11:42 PM

the K&N was noticable sound wise and at high rev.other than that no big deal. I am going to modify my Honda intakeMy as soon as it gets a little warmer .. My moded intake in conjucttion with the K&N increases air flow across the RPM range. and gets a mean growl.

N_Jay · 03-10-2008, 01:44 AM

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Originally posted by HONDAMANBAKER
the K&N was noticable sound wise and at high rev.other than that no big deal. I am going to modify my Honda intakeMy as soon as it gets a little warmer .. My moded intake in conjucttion with the K&N increases air flow across the RPM range. and gets a mean growl.

How does an air filter do that, since the single greatest restriction over all but full throttle is the throttle plate doing its job.

macphanatic · 03-10-2008, 04:28 PM

Snake oil and magic.

pat2k8 · 03-10-2008, 08:09 PM

NOT from a performance stand point! I am not looking to turn my Pilot into a ricer!

I am talking from a cost savings over the life of the vehicle (280 000+ Kms). I know how to use them, been doing so for over 18 years. I find the OEM/Paper filters to be very pricey and you cannot just visually tell when they get dirty. I like my K&N and its that simple, like I said, opinions! I am not knocking anybody either way. Just making a point.

humanoid · 03-10-2008, 08:14 PM

How can you no tell if the paper element is dirty? Just take out the filter and shine a flashlight through it. If you can't see any light coming through the filter then it's dirty.

HONDAMANBAKER · 03-11-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally posted by N_Jay

How does an air filter do that, since the single greatest restriction over all but full throttle is the throttle plate doing its job.

Well I cant disclose all of my secerets

The K&N without any mods to the intake basically makes a lot of hissing noises at high rev... no big deal My intake design is just flat out awesome.. I personally beleive HOnda should have it on all of their vehicles.I put my design on my friends 07 Accord and when he put it in the floor he lit the tires up and it sounded like he had a V8.. no joke.... no smoke.

with a K&N drop in I recomdned two. that way you have one while the other is being cleaned. that way you can let things fully dry before re installing

tunergirl · 03-11-2008, 07:26 AM

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Originally posted by pat2k8
NOT from a performance stand point! I am not looking to turn my Pilot into a ricer!

I am talking from a cost savings over the life of the vehicle (280 000+ Kms). I know how to use them, been doing so for over 18 years. I find the OEM/Paper filters to be very pricey and you cannot just visually tell when they get dirty. I like my K&N and its that simple, like I said, opinions! I am not knocking anybody either way. Just making a point.

I agree. WE use the same thing on all of our vehicles and I would never change either. WE modd vehciles on weeknights and weekends in our home. WE have done some work to our pilot recently. If you want to see pics they are in the gallery.

**colorider** · 03-11-2008, 09:21 AM

Ah, imagine everyone hitting the "Spell Check" button before the "Submit Reply" button.............

It would make threads SOOOO much easier to read.

Thanks!

N_Jay · 03-11-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally posted by HONDAMANBAKER

Well I cant disclose all of my secerets The K&N without any mods to the intake basically makes a lot of hissing noises at high rev... no big deal My intake design is just flat out awesome.. I personally beleive HOnda should have it on all of their vehicles.I put my design on my friends 07 Accord and when he put it in the floor he lit the tires up and it sounded like he had a V8.. no joke.... no smoke.

Sorry dude, not stepping in that pile of Bull Sh!t!

03-07-2008, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
NorCO Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone put a K&N Air Filter in? Any recommendations on putting a K&N air filter in? I had one in my old Tacoma and thought it worked pretty well. Just wanted to know about its usefullness in a Pilot.

03-08-2008, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
pat2k8 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Great White North Posts: 96 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	opinions are like belly buttons! I have a K&N and look forward to not having to buy another for the life of my Pilot! __________________ 2007 Canadian Pilot EX - Taffeta White Hidden Hitch K&N Drop in Filter Royal Purple 5w-20 AVS Bug Guard USA Spec iPod Interface Frontier 4up Bike Rack! Husky Cargo Liner and Front Mats Westin 22-0055 Black Nerf Bars H9 Headlight Conversion Full Size Spare RockStarr Hammers, 20" Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45R20

03-08-2008, 05:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
rlapid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Sacramento, California Posts: 847 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	AEM has introduced a new type of filter, called the DRYFLOW, which supposedly is better than both paper and oiled cotton filters. click here for the full specs. they do make panel filters, but none for the pilot yet. looks interesting... __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-LN 4WD \| Taffeta White \| "Amelia" OEM accessories: chrome side steps, crossbars, cargo tray, cargo cover, wheel locks, rear splash guards, door edge guards, full-size spare Aftermarket accessories: Yakima Big Powderhound, LED license plate and door bulbs, Infinity 6012i speakers, 4300k HID, 35% tint, Nokya yellow fogs + yellow Lamin-X

03-09-2008, 11:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
HONDAMANBAKER Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WI Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the K&N was noticable sound wise and at high rev.other than that no big deal. I am going to modify my Honda intakeMy as soon as it gets a little warmer .. My moded intake in conjucttion with the K&N increases air flow across the RPM range. and gets a mean growl. __________________ 2K3 Accord (not stock but not flashy) 2K3 Pilot (just wait and see in 2k8 U CANT RUSH SPEED

03-10-2008, 04:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
macphanatic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ply. Meeting Posts: 596 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Snake oil and magic. __________________ 2007 Pilot EX-L AWD Nav Nimbus Grey, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Cargo Cover, WWong's pads, Blitzsafe Aux Input & Sirius Starbase, Splash Guards, Subframe Braces, DEI 452T auto door lock mod, Fumoto drain valve, Parrot 3200 Bluetooth, Polk db651s & db651, Michelin LTX M/S2 1999 F-250SD XLT SC 4x4 Black & Silver, Stainless Running Boards, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Sirius

03-07-2008, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
NorCO Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Many Thanks! I will leave it alone then.

03-10-2008, 08:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
pat2k8 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Great White North Posts: 96 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	NOT from a performance stand point! I am not looking to turn my Pilot into a ricer! I am talking from a cost savings over the life of the vehicle (280 000+ Kms). I know how to use them, been doing so for over 18 years. I find the OEM/Paper filters to be very pricey and you cannot just visually tell when they get dirty. I like my K&N and its that simple, like I said, opinions! I am not knocking anybody either way. Just making a point. __________________ 2007 Canadian Pilot EX - Taffeta White Hidden Hitch K&N Drop in Filter Royal Purple 5w-20 AVS Bug Guard USA Spec iPod Interface Frontier 4up Bike Rack! Husky Cargo Liner and Front Mats Westin 22-0055 Black Nerf Bars H9 Headlight Conversion Full Size Spare RockStarr Hammers, 20" Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45R20

03-10-2008, 08:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,862 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How can you no tell if the paper element is dirty? Just take out the filter and shine a flashlight through it. If you can't see any light coming through the filter then it's dirty. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

03-11-2008, 09:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
colorider Olde Timer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 6,770 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ah, imagine everyone hitting the "Spell Check" button before the "Submit Reply" button............. It would make threads SOOOO much easier to read. Thanks! __________________ '10 Honda Pilot EX-L '11 Ford Mustang GT/CS '12 Yamaha XT1200Z Enjoy Life Today Yesterday Is Gone Tomorrow May Never Come

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