K&N Intake - Honda Pilot

STL_piloteer · 01-27-2010, 06:08 PM

Im really hoping for a response. Has anyone seen or installed the K&N Intake system (not the drop-in) for the Honda Ridgline in their Pilot?

A6Pilot · 01-27-2010, 08:41 PM

FYI:
http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/b050400.PDF

What the Honda Service Bulletin doesn't say, is that the factory air intake system for the Pilot is, in fact, a highly engineered CAI. The air is drawn forward of the radiator, something many aftermarket systems don't do, even though they will claim otherwise.

Save your money!

rclark · 01-29-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by A6Pilot
FYI:
http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/b050400.PDF

What the Honda Service Bulletin doesn't say, is that the factory air intake system for the Pilot is, in fact, a highly engineered CAI. The air is drawn forward of the radiator, something many aftermarket systems don't do, even though they will claim otherwise.

Save your money!

Agreed. The cost of a K&N CAI for a Pilot will far out weigh the added couple of HP you might attain. Replace your stock air filter when it gets dirty and spend the coin you would have dropped on something nice for your wife/gf. You'll likely be rewarded with something better anyways

rlapid · 01-29-2010, 06:07 PM

the 2009+ pilots have a redesigned intake system that pulls air from above the grill (pictured). 2006 and below pilots don't have this. i'm guessing it pulls air from somewhere behind the bumper, on the driver side. anyone know for sure?

2009+

2003-2008

A6Pilot · 01-30-2010, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rlapid
the 2009+ pilots have a redesigned intake system that pulls air from above the grill (pictured). 2006 and below pilots don't have this. i'm guessing it pulls air from somewhere behind the bumper, on the driver side. anyone know for sure?

Outside air is pulled from below the left headlight assembly. Air is not pulled from inside engine compartment.

rlapid · 01-31-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally posted by A6Pilot

Outside air is pulled from below the left headlight assembly. Air is not pulled from inside engine compartment.

cool, that's what i figured.

fortified · 02-22-2010, 01:35 PM

You might consider the new Amsoil Ea filters.
They use microfiber technology, and supposedly have less restriction while still trapping at least as much crap as a paper filter.
Plus, they are good for at least 50K miles, and are easily cleaned by periodic vacuuming or some gentle low pressure shop air. No cleaners or oil to mess with.
I don't believe Typhoon or other intake systems will have much effect. Certainly not without other changes, like exhaust.
Plus, they will be louder.

humanoid · 02-22-2010, 11:35 PM

AFAIK Amsoil doesn't make a drop in filter for the Pilot.

rlapid · 02-23-2010, 12:10 AM

using their online parts finder, i was only able to find one air filter for the pilot - the 46802-EA WIX air filter. is this the one you are referring to?

i did a quick search on google and another forum suggested that the WIX filters are basically plain paper filters, and that the amsoil 'premium' air filters (i believe they're called 'EaA') are still being developed.

humanoid · 02-23-2010, 12:27 AM

Yup, those are just the plain Wix filter you can buy from any Napa auto parts chain. It's the EaA ones with the MicroFiber technology that you/we want.

fortified · 02-23-2010, 10:22 AM

Too bad..thought by now they would be available for the Pilot.

N_Jay · 02-23-2010, 02:47 PM

I have never understood the attraction for intakes and aftermarket filters for street vehicles?

fortified · 02-23-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by N_Jay
I have never understood the attraction for intakes and aftermarket filters for street vehicles?

The breathing performance of the Amsoil filter does not fall off as fast compared with paper filters, as contamination builds up.

Plus, it can be easily cleaned 2 or 3 times over it's life which is easily 3X that of a paper filter.

The filter was actually developed by Donaldson Filtration Solutions.

You can read about the technology involved here:

http://www.donaldson.com/en/filterme...ers/index.html

I don't buy or sell Amsoil lubricants, they are over-kill IMO for most applications, not to say they are not quality products. The air filter is one I can see that does offer greater benefits than paper, and is also cost-effective.

Nothing wrong sticking with the stock filter, just replace as required.

01-27-2010, 06:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
STL_piloteer Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	K&N Intake Im really hoping for a response. Has anyone seen or installed the K&N Intake system (not the drop-in) for the Honda Ridgline in their Pilot?

01-29-2010, 06:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
rlapid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Sacramento, California Posts: 847 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the 2009+ pilots have a redesigned intake system that pulls air from above the grill (pictured). 2006 and below pilots don't have this. i'm guessing it pulls air from somewhere behind the bumper, on the driver side. anyone know for sure? 2009+ 2003-2008 __________________ 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

02-22-2010, 11:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,861 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	AFAIK Amsoil doesn't make a drop in filter for the Pilot. __________________ 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!!!

02-23-2010, 12:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
rlapid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Sacramento, California Posts: 847 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	using their online parts finder, i was only able to find one air filter for the pilot - the 46802-EA WIX air filter. is this the one you are referring to? i did a quick search on google and another forum suggested that the WIX filters are basically plain paper filters, and that the amsoil 'premium' air filters (i believe they're called 'EaA') are still being developed. __________________ 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

02-23-2010, 12:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,861 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yup, those are just the plain Wix filter you can buy from any Napa auto parts chain. It's the EaA ones with the MicroFiber technology that you/we want. __________________ 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!!!

01-27-2010, 08:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
A6Pilot Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 416 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FYI: http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/b050400.PDF What the Honda Service Bulletin doesn't say, is that the factory air intake system for the Pilot is, in fact, a highly engineered CAI. The air is drawn forward of the radiator, something many aftermarket systems don't do, even though they will claim otherwise. Save your money!

02-22-2010, 01:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
fortified Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You might consider the new Amsoil Ea filters. They use microfiber technology, and supposedly have less restriction while still trapping at least as much crap as a paper filter. Plus, they are good for at least 50K miles, and are easily cleaned by periodic vacuuming or some gentle low pressure shop air. No cleaners or oil to mess with. I don't believe Typhoon or other intake systems will have much effect. Certainly not without other changes, like exhaust. Plus, they will be louder.

02-23-2010, 10:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
fortified Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Too bad..thought by now they would be available for the Pilot.

02-23-2010, 02:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,440 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have never understood the attraction for intakes and aftermarket filters for street vehicles? __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

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