I always do a K&N drop in to all my vehicles, better gas mileage. Just picked up an 18-1.5 accord tonight, with all the Honda’s ive owned never had an accord.
Well......guess i know what Im getting next paycheck Edit: So it's been about 6 months since I posted this comment and I just want to say I finally got it haha. I really love it as well. The tone of the car is a little deeper than stock filter which is awesome and the ac gets cold faster as well. I approve this filter!
If it's not the filter that goes down by the wheel, it will not perform like a cold air intake. Best bet is drop in factory replacement if you're not getting a cai
I just took my cai off of my 2012 Acura TL SH AWD and replaced it with a K&N drop in high performance filter. With the cai I had a check engine light on, a check emission light, my AWD was not working and my transmission wasn't shifting like it should. As soon as I put the K&N filter in, all of the lights went out. It's like my car recognized the difference between the two air filters and just reset itself. I have better throttle response now especially in sport mode and a much,much quicker launch. The sound is great too!! Man this K&N high performance air filter does wonders for the V-Tech when it kicks in, I guess the high performance NGK iridium spark plugs may have a little bit to do with it too. One thing for sure though, the SXT, SE and SRT Dodge Charges sure do look surprised and ashamed when we line up and I smoke them straight off the line!!! Acura really did their thing when they paired the SH AWD system with the naturally aspirated 3.7 V-Tech engine!!!
@@DanVilla7 I have 2.0t Accord 2018 stock I'm very happy with power acceleration Is enough for me but I would like to put this K&N air filter just for better quality brand but I don't want to risk my engine I know is not like upgrading a stock engine to have issues on it just don't want to have problems on the future
I agree %100 that the drop in setup with the stock intake box, I did this small mod and notice the launch much more better with my new tire set upgrade. It’s a lil something but better then heat soak and spreading that extra $$ for more sound, plus the Hondata channel did a test on all aftermarket intakes with dyno results and stock intake with a drop in filter WINS 😆🤣 I’ll save my money towards a KTuner
Now with my current tune, phearable stage3 I decided to try mishimotos intake. I actually feel a little more power from the k&n drop in filter. Also haven't noticed much if any difference in increased IAT's. Heres a link to new set up ruclips.net/video/-E9zD7Am3t82/видео.html
It's definitely faster man. I have a prl intake because I didn't wanna run a open airbox. I have a Jb4 as well. I watched your vids on the jb4 before I purchased it. Good content.👍
@@DanVilla7 tru for rn I’m trying to change the filter I’m looking for the k&n filter where I live I heard it’s 50% increase in airflow which is good for these turbo cars
you young guys are always listening for sound...MORE NOISE MORE NOISE.....I love it when you all see me going as opposed to hearing me coming!! BTW, i own a 2018 acura rlx sh-awd
I remember having this filter with my old 1.5t, I was thinking of getting a new one for my 2.0t. Do you think if I get the PRL hose, it’ll benefit even more with the drop in?
Their testing isn’t accurate due to the K&N filter being an active filter. If you want to see a proper test look up David Vizard. He tested it back in the 80’s and has now done a video again due to Project Farms so called test
@@Michavelli1 just not as aggressive if you would have an actual aftermarket intake. The k&n engine filter gives you more of the performance then the sound. But you can tell the difference from the stock filter
If you want to hear the diverter vale get an open intake like K&N Typhoon. Watch toward the end of this video you can hear how loud it is ruclips.net/video/zRtOlRRpaSE/видео.html
@@DanVilla7 Thank you! I just get tired with my 2018 Honda Accord sport 1.5 , when lights are on car is much better, at a day time when headlights off it’s doesn’t drive smooth at all and engine is to quiet. I’m thinking to go to tuning shop and let’s them to take a look on a laptop. Thank you!
$40 vs. ~$300 and better performance? Sounds like a win...Appreciate the update and honest review. Know of any BOVs that are compatible for your make/model? Not sure how those would affect the warranty/reliability of your car, but might be an option to get the sound you're looking for...
Definitely a win! People are running bov's but the car is designed to run with a diverter valve that recirculates. Im just going to have to live without the sound. I'm so much happier on how everything pairs up together now.
Ahhh gotcha! I could be wrong, but I think that’s how the WRX is set up as well...A recirculating system for efficiency I think? If that’s the case, I wouldn’t touch that either lol...End of the day, as long as you get what’s most meaningful to you (performance), that’s all that matters! Looks like a blast to drive!
@@mwaters029 wrx's are the same as well. The real kicker is that a performance intake didn't add any n performance, it actually did the opposite and lost some power. All it added was sound at the end of the day.
That’s wild! Wonder if that has something to do with poor “research and development “ from the brand? This would be a problem for any company,...to sell a product, and your almost 8x the savings alternative, is actually the better option?!?! My mind is still blown! Again, thanks for sharing!
All depends on how much debris it collects. If you live in a wooded area I would imagine it would get dirty much faster. But every 10k miles or so is a good point to ckeck it.
@@LulzChicken its about the same difference in price here in NY. If your not tuned I wouldn't bother running anything other than 87 that's recommended, you won't see a performance difference.
The K&n intake throws the maf sensor off cussing the car to run rich with these cars you need an aftermarket tune with an intake or else you’ll be losing power. Not worth getting a $400 tune just for an intake if I was doing it I would do type r turbo, rv6 catless pipe, e85 flex fuel intake and exhaust.
the average accord owner probably wouldn’t even know what an lsd is. they put it in the underpowered civic si but not in the accord but if there was an accord “si” or “type r “ then it would def have one
In cali u can't tune....only c.a.r.b. hondata tune which barely boosted anything 6psi...I only get what California allows exhaust, throttle body spacer, drop in filter or cai...that's all I can do until more carb legal parts come out
Something to take into consideration is you have a MAP on your car. A map will always do better with intake and exhaust. Your K&N intake probably wasn't better due to heat soak. Now, for a stock 2.0t it doesn't make a difference as I have the K&N filter on mine. I bought the K&N because it's cheaper over the long run to just clean and oil than to constantly replace the factory filter. If anyone says they can feel it on a stock 2.0t, I challenge them to put their car on a dyno because a butt/seat of pants feel doesn't mean shit! lol
My car had a jb4 on it so could be why I felt it more. When I tested the intake the car was far from heat soaked. The stock air box was tested after the aftermarket intake runs and still preformed noticeably better.
@@DanVilla7 wait a minute so you telling me the 2.0t has a regular 10 speed automatic, I’ve been scared to push my car because I heard a lot of bad thing about the CVt transmissions,
Bro you saying 2018 2.0 and your dash saying 1.5 when on sport mood. Cappin hard asl bruh. You shouldn’t even be ashamed to admit that you drive a 1.5T
That's 1.5 bars which is boost not motor size. Look at my motor not the same as 1.5t Commom guy need to know your cars a little better before you criticize. Go through my channel and you can see
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I always do a K&N drop in to all my vehicles, better gas mileage. Just picked up an 18-1.5 accord tonight, with all the Honda’s ive owned never had an accord.
Any trouble with mass air flow sensor on your vehicles???
@@251Trioxin nothing yet, i haven’t modified under the hood anything yet, just some exterior additions!
I ended up getting 2 more mpgs a while after installing. I'm currently at a 29.6 mpg average with the 2.0
Well......guess i know what Im getting next paycheck
Edit: So it's been about 6 months since I posted this comment and I just want to say I finally got it haha. I really love it as well. The tone of the car is a little deeper than stock filter which is awesome and the ac gets cold faster as well. I approve this filter!
Finally a good review, all these other ones just be talking shit and not actually explaining why
If it's not the filter that goes down by the wheel, it will not perform like a cold air intake. Best bet is drop in factory replacement if you're not getting a cai
It has a housing that diverts the air straight to the SRI so In a way it is a CAI . But I see what you mean .
Thanks for the honesty.
My wife picked a 2.0T sport up.😊
I might have to pick one of these up. Thanks for the review.
I just took my cai off of my 2012 Acura TL SH AWD and replaced it with a K&N drop in high performance filter. With the cai I had a check engine light on, a check emission light, my AWD was not working and my transmission wasn't shifting like it should. As soon as I put the K&N filter in, all of the lights went out. It's like my car recognized the difference between the two air filters and just reset itself. I have better throttle response now especially in sport mode and a much,much quicker launch. The sound is great too!! Man this K&N high performance air filter does wonders for the V-Tech when it kicks in, I guess the high performance NGK iridium spark plugs may have a little bit to do with it too. One thing for sure though, the SXT, SE and SRT Dodge Charges sure do look surprised and ashamed when we line up and I smoke them straight off the line!!! Acura really did their thing when they paired the SH AWD system with the naturally aspirated 3.7 V-Tech engine!!!
Information for you even if the car is not tuned the air filter still makes a difference Just want you to know that you are asking that question.
Mine was CRAZY OILED UP! I got some of the extra off. Hope my air sensor does not get gunked up..
Where are you? I just received one that just doesn’t look right.
Bro, thanks you just saved myself and a lot people some money! Good review and I subbed.
No problem and thank you!
@@DanVilla7 I have 2.0t Accord 2018 stock I'm very happy with power acceleration Is enough for me but I would like to put this K&N air filter just for better quality brand but I don't want to risk my engine I know is not like upgrading a stock engine to have issues on it just don't want to have problems on the future
I agree %100 that the drop in setup with the stock intake box, I did this small mod and notice the launch much more better with my new tire set upgrade. It’s a lil something but better then heat soak and spreading that extra $$ for more sound, plus the Hondata channel did a test on all aftermarket intakes with dyno results and stock intake with a drop in filter WINS 😆🤣 I’ll save my money towards a KTuner
Now with my current tune, phearable stage3 I decided to try mishimotos intake. I actually feel a little more power from the k&n drop in filter. Also haven't noticed much if any difference in increased IAT's. Heres a link to new set up
ruclips.net/video/-E9zD7Am3t82/видео.html
What does heat soak do? When do u notice it? So car would perform better at cold nights?
I have it to in my 2018 Honda Fit EX. Helps with acceleration. 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Thanks a bunch for the thorough review. I think I'll be picking up one of these drop in filters.
Thanks for the review of this. I just purchased and planning to install into the car today.
How often should this filter be cleaned do you recommend?
I would stick with the change/clean every 10k miles
which drop in filter is better? K&N or PRL
K&N is what everyone else trys to copy.
It's definitely faster man. I have a prl intake because I didn't wanna run a open airbox. I have a Jb4 as well. I watched your vids on the jb4 before I purchased it. Good content.👍
Thanks!
I’m looking to buy a intake how’s the prl intake u think it’s the best one on the market
@@jaycity836 anything closed should be fine. I'd say theirs or mishimotos would be your best bet. The filter like I did works well and much cheaper
@@DanVilla7 tru for rn I’m trying to change the filter I’m looking for the k&n filter where I live I heard it’s 50% increase in airflow which is good for these turbo cars
You don’t know if it’s really better unless you provide metrics proving it like 0 to, 100 mile an hour times before and after
you young guys are always listening for sound...MORE NOISE MORE NOISE.....I love it when you all see me going as opposed to hearing me coming!! BTW, i own a 2018 acura rlx sh-awd
Except the Tesla guys. All you hear is bzzzzzzz. 😂😂😂
I remember having this filter with my old 1.5t, I was thinking of getting a new one for my 2.0t. Do you think if I get the PRL hose, it’ll benefit even more with the drop in?
I'm pretty sure it would help some, how much is questionable.
Can I install this in the 1.5?
Yes here's the link for the 1.5
amzn.to/3O3oU0S
@@DanVilla7 thanks you man 🙏
See project farm testing the k&n filters, it's a horror in terms of particule filtration...
Their testing isn’t accurate due to the K&N filter being an active filter. If you want to see a proper test look up David Vizard. He tested it back in the 80’s and has now done a video again due to Project Farms so called test
Mine just got here in the mail and about to put it on 👍
Howd it sound? You hear your BOV?
@@Michavelli1 just not as aggressive if you would have an actual aftermarket intake. The k&n engine filter gives you more of the performance then the sound. But you can tell the difference from the stock filter
If you want to hear the diverter vale get an open intake like K&N Typhoon. Watch toward the end of this video you can hear how loud it is ruclips.net/video/zRtOlRRpaSE/видео.html
You have a wire unplugged that’s attached to the intake box why?
No wires unplugged. I had a jb4 at the time so probably that piggyback harness your seeing
So this filter swap is better than the $300 cold air intake?
As crazy as it sounds, yes. Check out my comparison video .
Why when headlights on it’s sounds much better, much more aggressive intake sound?
I cant say that I have noticed that... I will pay attention when I turn my lights on next time.
@@DanVilla7 Thank you! I just get tired with my 2018 Honda Accord sport 1.5 , when lights are on car is much better, at a day time when headlights off it’s doesn’t drive smooth at all and engine is to quiet. I’m thinking to go to tuning shop and let’s them to take a look on a laptop. Thank you!
Sport mode is the only thing that I know of that will make the car sound more aggressive.
@@DanVilla7 Thank you! I will trying to figure out, and by the way that Honda turbo engines are not bad😉!
I have the 1.5T, should you tune the car before installing one of these? Thanks
No tune required
Great video! What do you have for the BOV or is it still a recirculation valve? It's not stock I'm assuming.
Thanks. It's stock the more boost you push the louder it will be. When I had the open element intake system it was way louder.
@@DanVilla7 oh wow. Thanks again for all the good info.
Im considering buying for my 16 malibu 2.0t!
They work well on pretty much every car
$40 vs. ~$300 and better performance? Sounds like a win...Appreciate the update and honest review. Know of any BOVs that are compatible for your make/model? Not sure how those would affect the warranty/reliability of your car, but might be an option to get the sound you're looking for...
Definitely a win! People are running bov's but the car is designed to run with a diverter valve that recirculates. Im just going to have to live without the sound. I'm so much happier on how everything pairs up together now.
Ahhh gotcha! I could be wrong, but I think that’s how the WRX is set up as well...A recirculating system for efficiency I think? If that’s the case, I wouldn’t touch that either lol...End of the day, as long as you get what’s most meaningful to you (performance), that’s all that matters! Looks like a blast to drive!
@@mwaters029 wrx's are the same as well. The real kicker is that a performance intake didn't add any n performance, it actually did the opposite and lost some power. All it added was sound at the end of the day.
That’s wild! Wonder if that has something to do with poor “research and development “ from the brand? This would be a problem for any company,...to sell a product, and your almost 8x the savings alternative, is actually the better option?!?! My mind is still blown! Again, thanks for sharing!
Love the video. Picking up my 2018 honda accord 2.0T later today . need a mod list stat :)
The sound ain't no different but the performance is I have one
I’m buying this filter rn you got a link to the cleaning kit?
No sorry, but you can find it pretty much anywhere its a popular item.
@@DanVilla7 all good I found it on Amazon happy new year bro
@@jaycity836 Thanks! Happy new year
Thanks for this buddy, very useful!
Is the ticking normal for these engines?
Yeah totally normal, typical 4 cylinder tick .
It's just the fuel injectors. All Honda engines have this sound.
How often do you have to clean this filter?
Clean as you would normally replace any paper filter roughly every 10k miles depending on how dusty and dirty the area you drive
wonder how often you have to wash and oil it....
All depends on how much debris it collects. If you live in a wooded area I would imagine it would get dirty much faster. But every 10k miles or so is a good point to ckeck it.
Ever thought about buying the Burger Tuning pedal box thing? It’s like 180. I’m debating it.
I personally wouldn't. Pressing sport mode is essentially the same thing. Its just amplifying throttle input.
Did you put the oil spray to the Filter?
They come pre oiled. Only need to re-oil after cleaning it.
can you do 0-60 with traction control fully off.
I can but then I would have no traction.
Appreciate the update man! What octane fuel are you running?
Always 93. If I'm using a higher then map3 I use e30
@@DanVilla7 damn nice. I’ve only tried 89 so far. Stations in Alabama don’t have 91. The jump from 87 to 93 is about 60 cents a gallon!
@@LulzChicken its about the same difference in price here in NY. If your not tuned I wouldn't bother running anything other than 87 that's recommended, you won't see a performance difference.
@@DanVilla7 thanks Dan that’s why I’m ya numba one fan! Appreciate the feedback as always.
Do you have a tune ?
At the time I was running a jb4 as mentioned in the video
The K&n intake throws the maf sensor off cussing the car to run rich with these cars you need an aftermarket tune with an intake or else you’ll be losing power. Not worth getting a $400 tune just for an intake if I was doing it I would do type r turbo, rv6 catless pipe, e85 flex fuel intake and exhaust.
My car was running a jb4 at the time. Now ktuner with phearable stage3 dp and front pipe as well as a Mishimoto intake.
What about the takeda intake
Do you know if it fits 2020 2.0t? On Amazon it says it only fits 18-19’s
It most likely will, I don't believe they have made any changes to the air box.
Is the air filter the same for the 1.5 and 2.0t they have some on Amazon but people just say 1.5 ??
Would like to purchase one
@@2.0t71 I'm pretty sure the 2.0t and 1.5t are different. The part # us in the description of the video
@@DanVilla7 glad I didn’t buy it ...ima look into it thankz
@@2.0t71 no problem!
Why Honda didn't offer these with LSD is beyond me
Totally agree
the average accord owner probably wouldn’t even know what an lsd is. they put it in the underpowered civic si but not in the accord but if there was an accord “si” or “type r “ then it would def have one
I just use it because it's better than stock overall
In cali u can't tune....only c.a.r.b. hondata tune which barely boosted anything 6psi...I only get what California allows exhaust, throttle body spacer, drop in filter or cai...that's all I can do until more carb legal parts come out
adds about 100hp
I would say more like 200hp...
Try 5.
Something to take into consideration is you have a MAP on your car. A map will always do better with intake and exhaust. Your K&N intake probably wasn't better due to heat soak.
Now, for a stock 2.0t it doesn't make a difference as I have the K&N filter on mine. I bought the K&N because it's cheaper over the long run to just clean and oil than to constantly replace the factory filter. If anyone says they can feel it on a stock 2.0t, I challenge them to put their car on a dyno because a butt/seat of pants feel doesn't mean shit! lol
My car had a jb4 on it so could be why I felt it more. When I tested the intake the car was far from heat soaked. The stock air box was tested after the aftermarket intake runs and still preformed noticeably better.
Had one of these in my Charger and Silverado V8s, best $50 spent.
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That cvt transmission won't last long if u have 6 speed transmission much stronger then automatic.
The 2.0t has a 10sd auto not a cvt like the 1.5, totally different animal. It has proven to hold anything thrown at it so far
@@DanVilla7 wait a minute so you telling me the 2.0t has a regular 10 speed automatic,
I’ve been scared to push my car because I heard a lot of bad thing about the CVt transmissions,
@@albertopolanco9098 yes 2.0t has a regular 10spd and a good one at that. It's not a cvt like the 1.5t
@@DanVilla7 damm man thanks so much thats good to know. I thought the 20.t came with cvt as well,,,
@@albertopolanco9098 can you seriously not tell by driving it??? Probably best to just walk away now mate 😅
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Bro you saying 2018 2.0 and your dash saying 1.5 when on sport mood. Cappin hard asl bruh. You shouldn’t even be ashamed to admit that you drive a 1.5T
That's 1.5 bars which is boost not motor size. Look at my motor not the same as 1.5t Commom guy need to know your cars a little better before you criticize. Go through my channel and you can see
1.5 is the boost gauge you goofball. 😂😂
@@DanVilla7 hahaha 👍
These clowns are everywhere 😅
Great vid btw!