[williamsmichael]

I can confirm the AEM cold air intake made for Ridgelines/Pilots fits Passports perfectly. I had one on the ridgeline I traded for my Passport and swapped it over easily. Definitely feel it in the butt dyno, vtec sounds awesome, and the intake sounds even cooler on the passport due to the sportier oem exhaust. Gives it a nice growl at low rpms.

 

[williamsmichael]

Also I suggest getting the hydrophobic sleeve for the filter on the AEM as these cars tend to get a lot of water under the hood.

 

[williamsmichael]

Can you please explain more about this? I really know nothing about what the advantages / disadvantages are...

Thanks

https://www.aemintakes.com/search/product.aspx?prod=21-795C

 

[williamsmichael]

I wish someone would actually do a before and after dyno instead of a butt one. Some intakes actually give less HP and torque vs stock airbox.

Why would someone go to all the trouble of dyno testing before and after for such a minor part? Come on now. AEM has loads of dyno charts on their site for every application.

 

[williamsmichael]

guess because I am a scientist and if I'm going to spend that kind of money on a "minor part" I'd like to see the torque and HP graph before and after. And I've seen before and after data where a CAI actually made less HP and torque vs the stock airbox. The S2000 comes to mind.

its on their site, like I said. 13hp gain.

 

[williamsmichael]

it doesn't say 13hp gain....it said "estimated" 13hp gains. that's not the same thing. I can estimate a lot of things and be off by 200%

The level of trolly entitlement emanating from your keyboard is astounding. Your armchair commentary is juvenile.

It says estimated because every car is different and many will test lower or higher depending on the car and conditions. They provide dyno charts for similar vehicles for reference.

Even if I went and dyno’d my own car, it could still test differently from yours. You’re a scientist, you should know that.

We’re talking about a $300 part on a $40000 vehicle, good for only 5% gains. So again, who cares?

There are very few Passports on the road and most are driven by people who have no glimmer of how performance mods work.

This isnt honda-tech with millions of civic owners testing every single part.

Rather than moaning about independent lab tests you should be thanking first adopters like 407guy and me for taking on the time and risk to verify these parts even fit our cars rather than moaning we didnt do a dyno test.

FYI there isnt an awd dyno within 500 miles of me and that’s generally the case unless youre on the coasts.

You’re a scientist...how about you put your money where your mouth is and test one yourself. That is, if you actually care about the mod or even own a passport.

 

[williamsmichael]

I just want to hear it rip VTEC!!!! Vroom

You definitely hear the VTEC, yo. That's the main reason I love it.

and there is literally a 21 page forum thread on the ridgeline forum asking about problems with idle after installing the intake.....people refuting the 13hp claimed gains from AEM, people saying the stock intake is essentially a CAI which it is and some saying their 0-60 times increased and fuel economy decreased after installing it.

wondering if anyone had done real world testing shouldn't be something you get so twisted over.

Fair enough. I never had any issues with idle or diminished mpg on the Ridgeline. I did reset the ECU by unplugging the battery for a few minutes. I actually found mpg to increase slightly on the highway and decrease slightly in town and it seems similar on the Passport. It does FEEL more powerful to me, especially for passing on the highway in the VTEC range. That's where it really sings. Frankly, most people get intakes for the sensation and sounds and that's why I did. It's a perk to not worry about air filters ever again and I do feel it makes the car faster. But, really it's about giving it a nice growl which is sensible for normal driving but pretty manic when you mash the vtec.

Overall, the AEM is easy to install. My only hang up was the bolts on the stock intake, which required a strange half sized socket. Had to go get a socket from the hardware store. I also suggest lubricating the breather lines with a bit of water to help get it set. The clearance is quite tight with only 1cm on either side of the filter between the battery and inner fender. I suggest getting everything tight except the throttle body connection and twisting it until the clearances are even. On my ridge it banged the fender sometimes but on the Passport I had learned to align it better. Yes, the OEM airbox does use a snorkel scoop that feeds into the grill like a 'true cold air'. That scoop works with the AEM, too. It does truly work and is a source of bugs, dust, and water too. Ergo, definitely get the hydrophobic sleeve as the rubber gasket on the scoop presses directly onto the AEM cone.

 

[williamsmichael]

Hey Swen, how does adding one of these affect the Honda warranty?

It doesn't affect it at all. It's a very minor part. There are laws protecting us from getting shafted by a dealership due to minor mods. They have to prove without a shadow of a doubt that a mod caused a malfunction. Putting a turbo on would be another story but an intake is the most minor and common performance mod. In my experience of owning many modded cars intake and exhaust are seen as tertiary components that couldn't possibly cause any issues unless the sensors are damaged during the install. This law and such are referenced on the AEM page I linked earlier: https://www.aemintakes.com/search/product.aspx?prod=21-795C

FWIW I took my Ridgeline to my local Honda dealer twice with it installed and they said nothing. If one was worried they could always swap the OEM back on for dealer visits.

 

[williamsmichael]

Ah, the hell with it. Gonna return the HPS and get an AEM based upon swenpaylay's fitment test.

Sorry for those who wanted me to be the test rig for the HPS but knowing I have to remove OEM plumbing (coolant hard line) sent me running for the hills.
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Safe bet and you’ll be happy with it! Looks like there’s a deal on AEM’s website. Find a tunnel to drive through and engage sport mode as soon as you put it on! ?

 

[williamsmichael]

Honda Pilot video... to get an idea.

That video captures it well aside from the low rpm growl, which I believe is unique to the Passport because of its sportier dual tip exhaust. Ridgeline/Pilot have a more ordinary single muffler, which is totally hidden.

So it sounds even cooler. I’ll make a video this weekend if I have time. No promises though.

 

[williamsmichael]

This is the most hilarious thread ever. People arguing over putting an intake/effects in a grocery getter. I have one on my M4 made directly by BMW, but on a Passport?!? Come on now, lol.

My last car was a 400hp tuned subaru. It had an intake made by subaru among other things. I raced cars on and off tracks. I put an aem intake on the passport that replaced the subaru. I like vtec. The passport hauls ass through the mountains more comfortably and efficiently than the little subie ever did. It’s quick- quicker and more efficient than most in its class, with class leading awd. You sir, dont need to be swinging your toys around pooping on us having fun with our ‘grocery getters.’

 

[williamsmichael]

Maybe so. But it sounded like a pretty bad-azz-grocery-getter in that video, But punching it like that alot, may be more often a "gas-go-getter". LOL ?

I may do same to mine after the honeymoon period, sounds fun.

I’d like to see someone drift a passport. On the ridgeline forum they figured out how to fully disable traction control.

 

[williamsmichael]

If you are not going to tune your vehicle after installing an intake IMO don't bother buying one unless its for the sound. I have experience tuning with Hondata. Without tuning, usually there is a small loss somewhere in the powerband and a small increase somewhere else. With tuning you can usually see increases across the entire band, especially the mid range when lowering vtec engagement.

Zzz. This thread says in the beginning it’s about sound and sensations.

 

[williamsmichael]

a quick slide I did a while ago while experimenting with PP traction off settings. Once you get it off, it's quite happy to rotate and the rear diff makes it really easy to modulate.

Hell yeah. Were you able to turn it off entirely or is this just off using the button?
There’s a way to completely disable vsa by doing a sequence involving the brake, parking brake, and vsa button. Don’t cook your diff though.

 

[williamsmichael]

This was fully off using the brake sequence. I have yet to see any overheat warnings even after extended high speed loose surface driving. From what Ive seen online it's mainly during low speed climbing on very loose surfaces where that really becomes a risk.

Cool. Do you mind posting instructions for said sequence?

 

[williamsmichael]

Sure, it's the same sequence on all new Honda vehicles. Here it is:
1. Apply regular brake, turn traction off and back on
2. Apply parking brake, release regular brake, turn traction off and back on
3. With the parking brake still applied, apply the regular brake. Turn traction off and back on.

If you've done the sequence correctly, you will see the stability symbols start to flash and the car will not take any action to prevent wheel slip or maintain stability. ABS still functions normally.

Passport drift king right here. Thanks man!
Behave now, kids.

 

[williamsmichael]

Borla's response:

We do not currently have plans to develop on that platform, but we are always watching the market and adjusting accordingly. We may choose to do one in the future. Stay tuned. Thank you for your patience.

just do the custom with the magnaflow as we discussed before! its super easy for a muffler shop to cut, bend and weld a section of the pipes.