Thanks for doing all this great research. I've learned a lot about the Ridgeline that I wouldn't have understood without your channel. Also, thanks to the viewers for their great comments also. I live in "crazy state" Cali and should have known better.
Yuriy, Thank you for your videos. Partially because of your Ridgeline videos, I have chosen to stick with a Ridgeline. Last night I traded in my 2018 RTL-T (66K miles) AWD for a 2020 RTL AWD. Same truck, same color, but many new upgrades for less than the purchase price of my 2018. They dropped the RTL-T from the line up. What my 2020 has that my 2018 didn't was: - electronic shift control - moon roof - power rear sliding window - sport mode with paddle shifters - traction control, lane assist, and a bunch of other stuff I don't need - tailgate lock The only thing the 2020 doesn't have is the right side mirror camera and they got the K&N air filter I added. The dealer was like every other dealer from Honda, Toyota, Ford I have dealt with and try to scam you into additional items. I negotiated getting some options removed and they added two others when they presented the new offer. Who doesn't get scammed really though. I can afford a huge truck like a Ford Raptor or full size loaded Ram but I have a Jeep CJ for offroading and the Ridgeline is a dream to drive, handles easy trails and mud, and even snow and handles Los Angeles traffic with comfort. I have filled the bed with gear, added a hitch cargo rack with gear and four people and the Ridgeline drives so nice. Looking forward to more of your Ridgeline videos.
Thats Awesome! I would like to upgrade to the newer model because I actually am a bit attracted to the new design but since its exactly the same truck just new look it doesn't warrant the upgrade. I have been a bit behind with videos due to new baby being born a few days ago. I start shooting new content tomorrow. So thank you for watching and stay tuned for more info. I will be focusing on making this channel informative and continuously working to improve the quality and experience for watchers.
@@YuriyMotso Awesome. Thanks for the reply. I opted for the 2020 instead of the new 2021 because I like the view with the current hood and like to see more of the road. HPD version sounds pretty nice though. We'll see. Looking forward to more videos.
@@PinstripeJim I hear you. As long as you enjoy the vehicle that is all that matters. I am a bit envious of individuals with the 9 speed transmission however. :) wish I had the shift paddles. Big deal for this truck.
@@SandGoesEverywhere V-Tec in the turbo engines got moved to the exhaust side to help turbo response. The V6 is still your classic Honda J series Vtec just modernized with direct injection with. The N/A earth dream engines still retain V-Tec on the intake side creating that sound.
AEM all the way. I got an 02 accord lx and I can feel the difference alot and hp increase maybe about 5-6hp. Just purchased a new intake for my new 2017 accord sport. 👍👍
I agree. Just because it may not be the ideal vehicle to mod I still want that option. I am looking out to turbo this sucker. I hope I can find a way to do this. Would make for a nice series too.
@@YuriyMotso yeah, that would be nice, but, too bad Jackson Racing does not exist anymore, a nice root style surpecharger would be good for this truck. Maybe a modified NSX kit would be a somewhat of a bolt on?
On my accord V6 I just kept factory box and removed lower resonator and added 4" pipe with velocity stack and filter on dry days just remove top filter
Would love too. I think that will be on hold until I hit 1000 subscribers as it's very expensive to create content. I am just doing the best I can for the time being. Maybe one day I can actually recoup some finances from this endeavor. Until then I am just going to continue to be as consistent as possible and learn along the way. The goal is to just make as good content as I can until I can buy better equipment and then keep improving from there.
Damn, that AEM is LOUD! I removed the resonator below the oem airbox and it’s definitely louder, but that open filter AEM just sounds amazing. The Takeda always seemed way overpriced and not worth it. Can’t wait to see your dyno results to see if it’s worth it’s price.
Agreed. If you don’t care about potentially any gains, (though the dyno confirms other wise), just the way the truck makes you feel from driving with the AEM WOT is well worth it IMO. However final dyno results will give me piece of mind once all said and done. I would sacrifice sound over performance or efficiency.
Any updates on the Takeda intake? Just picked up a 2020 Ridgeline Black Editon. Want to do an intake. I like the noise at times but not all the time, I’m more concerned with performance. I think when u get on it the truck sounds decent stock.
Yuriy, enjoying your series👍. I run the AEM on my 2017 RTL-T AND I agree with your assessment of the Takeda full-throttle sound. It does sound like the OEM box. MAYBE 🤔 we’ll see a torque or hp bump with the Takeda. My 10¢s, it will match the OEM numbers. Now that you’ve added a second air box to your testing, I’m still pushing for you to test at the Drag-Strip... 🏁
After my wife delivers our second kid here any day I will be able to drive far to do more testing. Closest drag strip is over an hour away from me and only on Sundays. So it will be a few weeks till I get this done. Will try and have it done within the month.
@@pose1d0nYT Drop in or the Full intake? Should not be throwing codes. I have heard some people have run into issues but I drove thousands of miles without ever seeing a code. Is everything plugged in properly? there is a vacuum hose that plugs into the inlet and the wire harness below the intake that you have to move around are the only things that could possibly throw issues IMO. Did you by any chance touch the MAF sensor with your bare hands? If so you may have contaminated the sensor with your oils or what not and could be a reason why you are having codes thrown.
@@YuriyMotso its a full intake the same as yours. weve taken the map senor out and cleaned it off and it didnt throw for awhile, but it started back up. i called my honda dealer and they said it could cause “major engine issues” in the future but i cant see how since it adds 3-5 hp lol. what should i do?
Thank you for the video. I had K&N in my Odyssey, and opened the base of the factory box up some, it sounded good. Currently looking at an Airaid Jr setup for a 5.3L., uses the stock box. Who do you think makes the best drop in filters, AEM, AFE, or K&N ?
I been trying to do a wrap up video for a long time now. Eventually I will get around to it once I move into the house I just ought and am refreshing. The AEM is my personal favorite. Reasons: Its a drop in. No oil required during cleaning which reduces possibility of damage to the MAF sensor, reusable, and in my testing produced much better acceleration and Fuel economy along with good HP gains.
Interested to see the differences on the Dyno, having a hot air intake like the AEM here in the south is generally not recommended. I think the Takeda will be able to mate up with the different manifold I intend to add later on.
We are moving into the colder season so the numbers will be what they will be. I think the information will be interesting to see anyways and it's as unbiased as possible. I just want the best product on my truck. Cant trust marketing.
It’s possible that it could. You are changing A/F ratio with this. But dealership doesn’t need to know. Remove it and put original one on if anything happens. Then if they have questions be like, “I dropped a wrench and had to remove the intake to reach it”.
I have this installed on my 2019. Fuel Economy will decrease with this. Mine dropped 2 mpg. Throttle response is improved though. I'd be curious what this does on the dyno. I'd say not as impressive as the AEM, but probably more linear throughout the rpm range. Heat Soak will be less due to the enclosed system. The MPG drop was a little disappointing 😕
Thats unfortunate. I will however still have to do my own testing with my vehicle so that its conclusive for me specifically. I have 3 more drives to do. OEM air box with OEM Filter, ECO mode, Takeda Intake and for shits and giggles I will do the Takeda with ECO mode. That last one will be interesting. I am however interested on the Dyno once I start testing all of the units head to head. Now that Dylan at Countersteer know how to get the truck to cooperate I can just bang out the results.
@@jasonschwartze83 I cannot confirm conclusively at this moment. Because I was driving the OEM air box with an AEM drop in filter against the AEM intake in my MPG test, the results were in favor of the Drop in filter over the AEM intake but only by 2.66%. I will drop in the OEM Filter and see if AEM is better over all over a completely stock Honda Airbox and Stock Filter.
@@YuriyMotso I have the stock Honda Airbox and put the original Stock air filter back into the stock Honda AIrbox. I did have the AEM drop in filter. So, far it seems that my Pilot is using more gas than usual but our weather has gotten considerably colder in the past few weeks, so I will let you know what I observe in a couple of weeks.
Thanks for doing all this great research. I've learned a lot about the Ridgeline that I wouldn't have understood without your channel.
Also, thanks to the viewers for their great comments also. I live in "crazy state" Cali and should have known better.
Yuriy,
Thank you for your videos. Partially because of your Ridgeline videos, I have chosen to stick with a Ridgeline. Last night I traded in my 2018 RTL-T (66K miles) AWD for a 2020 RTL AWD. Same truck, same color, but many new upgrades for less than the purchase price of my 2018. They dropped the RTL-T from the line up. What my 2020 has that my 2018 didn't was:
- electronic shift control
- moon roof
- power rear sliding window
- sport mode with paddle shifters
- traction control, lane assist, and a bunch of other stuff I don't need
- tailgate lock
The only thing the 2020 doesn't have is the right side mirror camera and they got the K&N air filter I added. The dealer was like every other dealer from Honda, Toyota, Ford I have dealt with and try to scam you into additional items. I negotiated getting some options removed and they added two others when they presented the new offer. Who doesn't get scammed really though.
I can afford a huge truck like a Ford Raptor or full size loaded Ram but I have a Jeep CJ for offroading and the Ridgeline is a dream to drive, handles easy trails and mud, and even snow and handles Los Angeles traffic with comfort. I have filled the bed with gear, added a hitch cargo rack with gear and four people and the Ridgeline drives so nice.
Looking forward to more of your Ridgeline videos.
Thats Awesome! I would like to upgrade to the newer model because I actually am a bit attracted to the new design but since its exactly the same truck just new look it doesn't warrant the upgrade. I have been a bit behind with videos due to new baby being born a few days ago. I start shooting new content tomorrow. So thank you for watching and stay tuned for more info. I will be focusing on making this channel informative and continuously working to improve the quality and experience for watchers.
@@YuriyMotso Awesome. Thanks for the reply. I opted for the 2020 instead of the new 2021 because I like the view with the current hood and like to see more of the road. HPD version sounds pretty nice though. We'll see. Looking forward to more videos.
@@PinstripeJim I hear you. As long as you enjoy the vehicle that is all that matters. I am a bit envious of individuals with the 9 speed transmission however. :) wish I had the shift paddles. Big deal for this truck.
The AEM really makes the vtec sound pop! Vtec in a truck is just cool.
I tough vtec didnt exist anymore since they switched to Earth dream engines?
@@SandGoesEverywhere V-Tec in the turbo engines got moved to the exhaust side to help turbo response. The V6 is still your classic Honda J series Vtec just modernized with direct injection with. The N/A earth dream engines still retain V-Tec on the intake side creating that sound.
@@SandGoesEverywhere2:25 was literally the most clear sound of VTEC I’ve ever heard and you had to ask???
@MrManuel1329 i think in the new pilot with the j30 without the turbo no longer has vtec.. the dohc one.. if its the j35 then you still have vtec
AEM all the way. I got an 02 accord lx and I can feel the difference alot and hp increase maybe about 5-6hp. Just purchased a new intake for my new 2017 accord sport. 👍👍
👍, love aFe and AEM products. Glad they make stuff for ''non traditional mod cars''
I agree. Just because it may not be the ideal vehicle to mod I still want that option. I am looking out to turbo this sucker. I hope I can find a way to do this. Would make for a nice series too.
@@YuriyMotso yeah, that would be nice, but, too bad Jackson Racing does not exist anymore, a nice root style surpecharger would be good for this truck. Maybe a modified NSX kit would be a somewhat of a bolt on?
@@YuriyMotso I installed Lincoln MKZ turbos on my Fusion and it made miracles.ua-cam.com/video/lsPj5KP3bJs/v-deo.html
On my accord V6 I just kept factory box and removed lower resonator and added 4" pipe with velocity stack and filter on dry days just remove top filter
Aftermarket exhaust next? Great videos though
Would love too. I think that will be on hold until I hit 1000 subscribers as it's very expensive to create content. I am just doing the best I can for the time being. Maybe one day I can actually recoup some finances from this endeavor. Until then I am just going to continue to be as consistent as possible and learn along the way. The goal is to just make as good content as I can until I can buy better equipment and then keep improving from there.
Damn, that AEM is LOUD! I removed the resonator below the oem airbox and it’s definitely louder, but that open filter AEM just sounds amazing.
The Takeda always seemed way overpriced and not worth it. Can’t wait to see your dyno results to see if it’s worth it’s price.
Agreed. If you don’t care about potentially any gains, (though the dyno confirms other wise), just the way the truck makes you feel from driving with the AEM WOT is well worth it IMO.
However final dyno results will give me piece of mind once all said and done. I would sacrifice sound over performance or efficiency.
It is stock! It’s an air filter that’s an ad on not an upgrade
Any updates on the Takeda intake? Just picked up a 2020 Ridgeline Black Editon. Want to do an intake. I like the noise at times but not all the time, I’m more concerned with performance. I think when u get on it the truck sounds decent stock.
Sure do. Was posted Tuesday.
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Awesome thank u!
cool vid, can't wait for the dyno shootout!
Me too. For that wrap up I will have to make it as detailed as possible. No loose ends. :)
Sounds good
Yuriy, enjoying your series👍. I run the AEM on my 2017 RTL-T AND I agree with your assessment of the Takeda full-throttle sound. It does sound like the OEM box. MAYBE 🤔 we’ll see a torque or hp bump with the Takeda. My 10¢s, it will match the OEM numbers.
Now that you’ve added a second air box to your testing, I’m still pushing for you to test at the Drag-Strip... 🏁
After my wife delivers our second kid here any day I will be able to drive far to do more testing. Closest drag strip is over an hour away from me and only on Sundays. So it will be a few weeks till I get this done. Will try and have it done within the month.
Would this fit a 2012 pilot? Or is there one made specifically for the 2012 model?
Aem it is
did you need a tune ?
Considering an AEM intake for my Passport... Did you reset the ECU after install? Or did it just calibrate on it's own? Thanks!
No need for resetting ECU. It calibrates on the fly. No codes, no problems.
I put the AEM in my passport and its been throwing codes ever since I put it in whats wrong?
@@pose1d0nYT Drop in or the Full intake? Should not be throwing codes. I have heard some people have run into issues but I drove thousands of miles without ever seeing a code. Is everything plugged in properly? there is a vacuum hose that plugs into the inlet and the wire harness below the intake that you have to move around are the only things that could possibly throw issues IMO. Did you by any chance touch the MAF sensor with your bare hands? If so you may have contaminated the sensor with your oils or what not and could be a reason why you are having codes thrown.
@@YuriyMotso its a full intake the same as yours. weve taken the map senor out and cleaned it off and it didnt throw for awhile, but it started back up. i called my honda dealer and they said it could cause “major engine issues” in the future but i cant see how since it adds 3-5 hp lol. what should i do?
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Thank you for the video. I had K&N in my Odyssey, and opened the base of the factory box up some, it sounded good.
Currently looking at an Airaid Jr setup for a 5.3L., uses the stock box. Who do you think makes the best drop in filters, AEM, AFE, or K&N ?
I been trying to do a wrap up video for a long time now. Eventually I will get around to it once I move into the house I just ought and am refreshing. The AEM is my personal favorite. Reasons: Its a drop in. No oil required during cleaning which reduces possibility of damage to the MAF sensor, reusable, and in my testing produced much better acceleration and Fuel economy along with good HP gains.
You should check out my other videos in the series where I compare the AFE to the other filters. might give some more insight.
Thank you. I did end up seeing your video with the other brands, after this one. I was leaning towards AEM, and this helped make the choice.
Have you done any tests with the AEM intake and the magna flow exhaust system?
Not yet. Hope to get there soon. So stay tuned.
Would that open air Intake fit a 2016 acura mdx
Are you still running this system or you sell it
Interested to see the differences on the Dyno, having a hot air intake like the AEM here in the south is generally not recommended. I think the Takeda will be able to mate up with the different manifold I intend to add later on.
We are moving into the colder season so the numbers will be what they will be. I think the information will be interesting to see anyways and it's as unbiased as possible. I just want the best product on my truck. Cant trust marketing.
Do you know if this AEM intake fits the 2017 acura MDX? I belive it's the same chassis
Honestly, it looks like it will fit. The entire engine bay look identical. Says it doesn’t but try it out through Amazon and if it fits keep it.
@@YuriyMotso perfect that's what I'll do! Thanks for this video I was about to buy the AFE but I didn't like the way it sounded thanks to this video!
Do these void honda warranty?
It’s possible that it could. You are changing A/F ratio with this. But dealership doesn’t need to know. Remove it and put original one on if anything happens. Then if they have questions be like, “I dropped a wrench and had to remove the intake to reach it”.
Where you find the cube lights? Include the base?
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I have this installed on my 2019. Fuel Economy will decrease with this. Mine dropped 2 mpg. Throttle response is improved though.
I'd be curious what this does on the dyno. I'd say not as impressive as the AEM, but probably more linear throughout the rpm range.
Heat Soak will be less due to the enclosed system. The MPG drop was a little disappointing 😕
Thats unfortunate. I will however still have to do my own testing with my vehicle so that its conclusive for me specifically. I have 3 more drives to do. OEM air box with OEM Filter, ECO mode, Takeda Intake and for shits and giggles I will do the Takeda with ECO mode. That last one will be interesting.
I am however interested on the Dyno once I start testing all of the units head to head. Now that Dylan at Countersteer know how to get the truck to cooperate I can just bang out the results.
So, you lost mpg with the AEM intake?
@@jasonschwartze83 no, the AFE intake
@@jasonschwartze83 I cannot confirm conclusively at this moment. Because I was driving the OEM air box with an AEM drop in filter against the AEM intake in my MPG test, the results were in favor of the Drop in filter over the AEM intake but only by 2.66%. I will drop in the OEM Filter and see if AEM is better over all over a completely stock Honda Airbox and Stock Filter.
@@YuriyMotso I have the stock Honda Airbox and put the original Stock air filter back into the stock Honda AIrbox. I did have the AEM drop in filter. So, far it seems that my Pilot is using more gas than usual but our weather has gotten considerably colder in the past few weeks, so I will let you know what I observe in a couple of weeks.
Is this Cali legal?
Unfortunately it is not.
@@YuriyMotso thank you
Hi!!!
Hey guys!
Link to the HP test?
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