For anyone wanting a J35 Magnesium IM for your V6 that does not have those actuators on the plenum, get the intake off of a 2006 Pilot with the J35A9 engine. The gasket set is about the same price but includes two of the metal gaskets due to that engine having the intake spacer (FEL-PRO MS 96410-1). I found this out after the fact. I have a 2005 Pilot EX. I wasn't sure if the 2006 IM was magnesium until I went on an Accord forum. I sourced mine from a 2006 Odyssey EX (IM with IAT) & 2008 (Top Plenum Plate without butterfly valve assembly) Odyssey EX-L. I had to source mine that way because the 2006 Odyssey had the IAT port, but the wrong Plenum top plate for my engine. The 2008 Odyssey had the correct top plenum plate, without butterfly valve assembly, but the intake was missing the IAT port; that engine uses the MAF for intake temperature from what I read online. If I could do this again, I would source an IM from a 2006 Pilot with a J35A9 engine. The same MY Pilot with the J35Z1 has an aluminum cast IM. If you're getting a gasket set for the IM shown in the video, go with the FEL-PRO MS 96409-3. It includes two of the metal gaskets that go between the spacer and IM to the lower manifold runners. The MAHLE MS19700 is a good alternative for similar price on Amazon, BUT it only includes one of the metal gaskets. Which brand you buy depends if your application has the intake spacer from the Pilot or MDX. Hope this helps, since I saw many comments asking questions about these details. I hope my experience can help some of you buy the correct parts/gasket kit. I also recommend if you're doing this. Also do a Valve Adjustment and Valve Cover gaskets to replace all those old gaskets in one go.
I am not a follower of god but it really doesn’t matter. This channel and the content you put up on it are consistently my favorite Honda videos and for that I thank you. I know things haven’t exactly been easy lately but you are clearly a very strong willed man and you do not back down easily. Good for you. Keep uploading and we’ll keep watching.
Sounds like you did an amazing job, can’t wait to see the painting update. Waiting for better weather myself to redo the Camry’s rear trunk n bumper due to over wet sanding. Anyways brother great job as always!
That's an aluminum intake manifold. I have the same one on my pilot, I used others too but this one works the best all around. I also have thermal spacers under the manifold and on the throttle body with cold air intake with the filter breathing in fresh air from the factory intake that's under the battery. There's two versions on intakes manifolds, with and without the butterfly. The pilot doesn't use the butterfly but I use the manifolds that do have the butterfly. I just removed the butterfly valve and you can also switch it and change the power curve and what not. Pretty great mod actually, picks up quite a bit power, it's actually fast now.
I know you didn’t say they did but just as an fyi to others watching the j37 MDX doesn’t have the intake spacer. I’m guessing they used the extra displacement for the torque bump instead of longer runners by using the spacer.
I have 2005 honda pilot lowered on air suspension tru-hart also makes a coilover kit for the pilot if im not mistaken they should bolt right up to the mdx
I have a 6 speed acura cl and I know headers for automatics dont always got the manual bc of the torque dampers for the transmission. Do know if those headers fit?
@@ThePwak007 I am unsure on the headers fitting an auto as I converted my 00 accord to a j32a2 and 6 speed manual. So I did the headers then. Honestly there's 0 room left over. So I know the CLS engine mounts work on the j30 as thats my current setup. However with the auto trans I'm not sure.
Thanks for the video! Thanks for the j-motor love too. Have an 06 Saturn Vue with the Honda j35 and love it. I don't know if the Vue's version of the intake has the butterfly device or not. I'm guessing it is a variable length runner thing? Any insight on this would be appreciated. Would love to put one of these larger upper intakes on the Vue. I also have an '88 fiero that I am looking for a J35Z3 motor and 6mt donor to swap into it. Once again thanks for the video!
Great content brother!! Engine looks clean. My wife got a 2011 she bought last year 230k and runs pretty strong. She is very disappointed with the gas mileage she be getting though. But I personally love it. That 3.7 liter v6 sounds amazing. Really comfortable ride. I hope it’s reliably will last.
The first file was deleted or I would have had a video clip of before and after. It was gains all over the place from start to finish. There was a computer problem i between the time I went there before manifold and after so just had to take the video clip from previous video.
I want do this to my 07 accord 3.0 j only reason because the Accord uses an aluminum intake manifold and the 05/10 honda odyssey use a magnesium which keeps the engine a little cooler
Good video. Got a question. 04 mdx no CEL and won't rev pass 4500RPMs. Tried cleaning the vtec solenoid housing, swapped vtec solenoid with my TLs, still nothing... it will just hold at 4500rpm without shifting. I let off the gas a bit and it shifts into next gear fine. Car doesn't go above 65mph. Thoughts? Thanks.
Sounds like it’s in limp mode. Unplug the battery for 10 mins and see if it still does it. If it does then it seems like it has a sensor that’s bad. Idk why it wouldn’t throw a code but worth getting to someone with a snap on or similar scan tool to do some thorough detailed sensor read outs
After you put in the odyssey manifold you should of done the run around the same time you did it before replacing it that way we can see the difference because doing a run at night time air is colder which produces more power.
@@bugeye02707 it was 75 during the day it was 71 at night so it was different I had to check to be sure but yea 4 degrees won’t be that big of a difference in power but your not wrong temp definitely makes a world of difference lol
With the stock intake it’s a 8.41sec journey to 60mph. With the modification to the superior intake the 0-60mph jaunt took only 6.34sec. An improvement of 2.7sec!!! Please keep in mind that I start the clock ⏰ right when the truck starts moving. Just time it right when the speedometer starts moving. Super impressive indeed. Now one mod I’ve never seen anyone make with the exception of ZF 8HP is putting in Honda’s more advanced 6-speed or 10-speed automatic transmissions in older cars.
Just picked up an 05 TL 300,880KM 🇨🇦 on the odometer, rv6 pre cat deletes were installed and every single neglected maintenance item has been done. Seriously considering this , especialy the with spacer if i can make it fit somehow.
I love this video. Im not mechanically inclined but I have a 2001 mdx. I know the engine models are different. You mentioned 06-07/2010 odyssey. Which I stake manifold do I need to get? Thanks
@@TexasHondaChannel took mine for another ride the other day for an automatic it'll get up n go now with the mini me swap n ex ecu in it. Still need swap In an ex trans or manual swap tho.
Great videos you have and thank you for the quick replies concerning my questions! I did have another question which I heard you address in one of your other videos and it has to do with auto transmission solenoids etc. My 03 Ody has around 225k miles and the trans mostly shifts okay. I replaced the trans fluid (never flush, just replace) and added the Lucas Trans oil additive but it still "slips" from 3rd to 4th (and/or 4th to 5th). I have not checked/cleaned/replaced any of the solenoids. Would you recommend doing this and if so; where can I get info on where they are located and which solenoid is for which gears etc? Thank you!
I checked and cleaned our transmission solenoids and it didn’t fix our problem. My neighbor also had that issue and replacing the solenoids with new ones helped the shifting. I recommend replacing the pressure switches (expensive) & shift solenoids. Ours still functioned fine but turns out they didn’t ALWAYS function fine. Sometimes they would work and other times they wouldn’t. We Replaced them and problem solved. That’s not always the situation but start with cheapest first
Yes already can see the effects and I haven’t been driving it long since the manifold swap. If your not on it a lot and you drive easy i so see the mpg increase
I tried looking for this part on eBay & in junk yards. Seems like it didn't have the butterfly valve actuator bypass valve on the end opposite the throttle body on the intake manifold. Completely blank on the other end with no spot for the bypass valve actuator. Can you please give a specific year - model - trim level for the vehicle that will have the correct one?
Hello, in your opinion, which modifications give the best results in an automatic Accord V6 2005 (j30A4)? If possible, what is the exact model of the intake manifold, here in Brazil, the only option is the manifold from the j35 of the Accord 2008 (vcm) onwards!
Hi, you mention 06-07 Odyssey intake then a 2010 intake? I have an 03 Ody and was thinking of the intake swap but which one would be the best to swap it with? Thanks! Also... I have a blower off a GM 3800 engine... someday!
I’m not 100% sure on the exact year I just know between 2006-2010 is what the junkyard has on the vans idk about the 03 but I think that’s cable driven and if it is then that’s a no. As far as I know. I’m not a know it all so not sure on everything lol
Not sure what intake manifold the 07 has currently. Of the 07 has a larger volume intake manifold then I don’t think so but if it’s not very large or volume then probably would. Have to compare them
hi i hope you are well. i have mdx with factory engine im from Australia . what the best upgrade for gain power ? some said put j37 header + j37 throttle and spacer from p2r . any video update for ur MDX ?
You should do an experiment.. get a huge 70mm+ Throttle Body and have get a donor plenum/intake manifold.. have a shop port match it to the throttle body.. make a custom spacer if needed.. pretty sure you’ll gain more power, the V6 engines need as much air
From what I remember they were close or around the same. It would be ideal to put a P2R throttle adapter and run a J37 throttle but i decided just to use what I have.
I love this video. Im not mechanically inclined but I have a 2001 mdx. You mentioned 06-07/2010 odyssey. Which I stake manifold do I need to get? Thanks
But the second run is a massive improvement of 6.34sec 0-60mph! Keep in mind I don’t start counting until the speedometer starts moving. & I’d love to see whether or not if it’s possible to swap out either the Honda/Acura 6-Speed auto or the 10-Speed auto. The first 0-60 run was at 8.54sec to 60mph.
Wait. So I need to get a Manfold from the junk yard, a 3.7 vs my 3.5 in my 2006 Acura MDX? Can you please clarify what part I need to get at the Junk Yard?
Mpg has improved from its 14.7 to 19 so far in town driving has improved. If I would stop getting on it then it might be better than that. Definitely the highway mpg has improved
@@BLAZEPSI no problem and one thing to keep in mind is 91-93 octane fuel is recommended for these if you use anything else the MPH will suffer. Doing a good tune up helps too! Also light acceleration helps big time with mpg and the speed limit as awful as that sounds lol I get really good milage when I baby it.
Awesome video I also have an 03 mdx and I did not know this at all, sadly there are not any good junkyards in my area do you know anywhere online to buy the minivan manifold?
the algorithm brought me here Happy new year in Dec I just bought a 2007 rdx turbo sh awd.with 110k I'm in Colorado so good for winter. not much on 1st gen rdx upgrades but as all Hondas parts are interchangeable
I’m not 100% sure but the j37 intake manifold is a better option for the j35 accord and the j35 mini van. The intake from the mini van is the same as the accord so a upgrade would be the j37 throttle and manifold
It should be because the bolt pattern and bolt length and all are the same for the 03 mdx and the 04 pilot. The throttle bolt pattern for the 04 pilot might be different though so not 100% sure
I know the mdx has one already I wasn’t sure how thick the stock is compared to the pr2. And also it says it’s made to not get heat soak so wasn’t sure if it would be worth it to swap the stock one out.
@@jaytolento1398 p2r is 1/2 the size roughly. Its always a bigger gulp when you floor it. But i dont believe it is a good investment for you. Better to get p2r intake manifold elbows.
Thanks for sharing. I don't have much experience with this but I am mechanically inclined and a rather quick study. Will do this mod as soon as I'm able to get to a junkyard to get the Odyssey manifold. Quick question...can you link to the cluster led's you're using? I put the same color in mine but they flicker. I've pulled them out and rotated in case I had the polarity wrong but they still flicker.
I've got a 2002 MDX that has been sitting for 7 years..... Runs great except some tweaker tried (and failed) to steal the Catalytic converter. my 2002 isn't DBW it has a Cable actuated throttle and cruise control.... would the 06-07 Van intake work for me?
How your gas mileage my acura mdx 2001 is really bad 18mpg in freeway 10 in the city I been fixing lot things to make it better but don’t I see your screen was 29mpg
I bought a project car from San Marcos and it’s a 2011 Honda Accord 2 DOOR coupe EX-L, I want to v8 swap it and convert it to AWD or RWD. Saw a guy build his RSX basically a 7th gen accord coupe to about 1000 HP.
I have the Honda crosstour with the 3.5V6...my 0-60 is the same as your first run...about 9-10 seconds. Yours and mine. Mine is AWD too Now I know about the AWD FUSE! SO THATS WHY THEY ARE SLOW OFF THE LINE...AT SPEED THE CROSSTOUR IS FAST. SO FAR, HIGHEST IVE DONE IS 142 MPH AWD! V RATED TIRES. So yours also has the manifold spacer on it? Interesting. I'm debating on the same spacer. 1.5" tall. Like yours. Looking at just using hood spacers for clearance, if needed. Some say just take off the plastic top cover and it fits then. Learned a lot. What motor is your acura and year? J32 series?
The 09 mdx is a little different I believe as far as intake design on the runners but you can get your intake manifold and runners ported and do some exhaust mods and it will help a lot and won’t tear anything up. I will have a video coming out on SMP performance ported runners and more info will be in that video.
Great video. I didn't hear if your wife's MDX is 2001-2002, 2003, or 2004-2006. If you do this on a 2004-2006 with the highest 265 hp, are you likely to get the same gains?
i got a 2004 acura mdx that won't start. cranking over like it wants to start. removed spark plugs and saw it was fouling (with fuel). i removed fuel pump fuse and it started then cut off. reinstall fuse and won't start. anybody here have any idea what's going on?
I had main relay go out on our pilot with similar issues and the pilot and mdx are almost the exact same when it comes to engines/transmission and electrical. I would check ecu fuse then find the main relay
Do you think the second Gen MDX with the j37 intake manifold and throttle body would work on your wife’s MDX? It’s the biggest oem throttle body and intake manifold. I used the j37 throttle body on my 9th Gen Si and noticed a huge difference
It’s a slightly larger volume and smoother intake channels inside. I was experimenting with the TL when I discovered this. The j37 manifold would be the best option but that’s a expensive manifold and throttle but they are the largest manifolds for the J series when going with a OEM option.
@@abelcatalan33 thanks i loved that pilot. Might try buying it back some day. I sold it without the supercharger on it because they didn’t want the charger on it so I sold the supercharger to a fan of the channel so they could supercharge their pilot.
why does my guage on the left not do what yours does up then down mines seems to go up only at certain times a lot of the time it’s only going up then it drops down i feel like it shouldn t be doing that im no mech though
Hi liked ur video I am interested in fixing my emissions or deleting them I do not go thru inspections but I've hit codes for low flow in emissions anyways what has suffered is my gas mileage dropping u have any advice
Hey I have a 3.2 TL. I was about to swap a 3.5 and do intake spacer. I heard certain models mdx come with intake spacer and it’s better to take that then order p2r for a lot more. And truth that the 3.5 intake spacers come with certain mdx’s
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Just want to thank all of you for clicking on the video and watching it. May God be with you in all things you do! Have a wonderful and blessed day.
Always gotta enjoy the j series content great work
I heard vtec kick in yoo
Always man. Always here for you!
@@sinformant you see the spot at 21:20
@@TexasHondaChannel I missed it but caught it now😋
Love the vtec engagement on these j35 engines goes from a little purr to full on racecar lol
For anyone wanting a J35 Magnesium IM for your V6 that does not have those actuators on the plenum, get the intake off of a 2006 Pilot with the J35A9 engine. The gasket set is about the same price but includes two of the metal gaskets due to that engine having the intake spacer (FEL-PRO MS 96410-1).
I found this out after the fact. I have a 2005 Pilot EX. I wasn't sure if the 2006 IM was magnesium until I went on an Accord forum. I sourced mine from a 2006 Odyssey EX (IM with IAT) & 2008 (Top Plenum Plate without butterfly valve assembly) Odyssey EX-L.
I had to source mine that way because the 2006 Odyssey had the IAT port, but the wrong Plenum top plate for my engine. The 2008 Odyssey had the correct top plenum plate, without butterfly valve assembly, but the intake was missing the IAT port; that engine uses the MAF for intake temperature from what I read online.
If I could do this again, I would source an IM from a 2006 Pilot with a J35A9 engine. The same MY Pilot with the J35Z1 has an aluminum cast IM.
If you're getting a gasket set for the IM shown in the video, go with the FEL-PRO MS 96409-3. It includes two of the metal gaskets that go between the spacer and IM to the lower manifold runners. The MAHLE MS19700 is a good alternative for similar price on Amazon, BUT it only includes one of the metal gaskets. Which brand you buy depends if your application has the intake spacer from the Pilot or MDX.
Hope this helps, since I saw many comments asking questions about these details. I hope my experience can help some of you buy the correct parts/gasket kit.
I also recommend if you're doing this. Also do a Valve Adjustment and Valve Cover gaskets to replace all those old gaskets in one go.
Thank you
I am not a follower of god but it really doesn’t matter. This channel and the content you put up on it are consistently my favorite Honda videos and for that I thank you. I know things haven’t exactly been easy lately but you are clearly a very strong willed man and you do not back down easily. Good for you. Keep uploading and we’ll keep watching.
Sounds like you did an amazing job, can’t wait to see the painting update. Waiting for better weather myself to redo the Camry’s rear trunk n bumper due to over wet sanding. Anyways brother great job as always!
Thank you 🙏🏻 the paint job will be awesome if it works im so anxious for it lol
That's an aluminum intake manifold.
I have the same one on my pilot, I used others too but this one works the best all around.
I also have thermal spacers under the manifold and on the throttle body with cold air intake with the filter breathing in fresh air from the factory intake that's under the battery.
There's two versions on intakes
manifolds, with and without the butterfly. The pilot doesn't use the butterfly but I use the manifolds that do have the butterfly. I just removed the butterfly valve and you can also switch it and change the power curve and what not.
Pretty great mod actually, picks up quite a bit power, it's actually fast now.
The j37 magnesium is the best one but they are hard to find cheap unless one hits the local junkyard but this one is cheap and works great 👍🏻
I was just thinking about your channel. I was worried you had something happen. I'm glad to see you posting!
Content is slow because funds are low lol either way thanks for thinking about me it means a lot.
Bro your videos are fire 🔥 so underrated seriously! Love everything about these videos
Thank you 🙏🏻 definitely more coming the MDX is painted so will have that info soon!
I’m excited to see it painted!
It’s painted and looks amazing! Can’t wait to get video out
The Awd on the first gens does a great job getting rid of front wheel slip off the line. It’s not even a whole second that goes by when it works
You had no slipping in transmission wow, no work on it at all cool keep it up great I will continue to watch.
Nicely done. Great video as always bro. Can't wait to see the upcoming paint job and everything else you have in store. God bless.
Thank you im excited and God bless man!!
I know you didn’t say they did but just as an fyi to others watching the j37 MDX doesn’t have the intake spacer. I’m guessing they used the extra displacement for the torque bump instead of longer runners by using the spacer.
I have 2005 honda pilot lowered on air suspension tru-hart also makes a coilover kit for the pilot if im not mistaken they should bolt right up to the mdx
I do know that some parts from pilot work over on the mdx but right now too broke to experiment lol
Man that thing sounds great for having that many miles!
J series love to breathe. I put P2R big tube headers in my accord j32a2 6 speed and a 3 inch exhaust and picked up 32whp on a dyno jet
Yes I believe it! I put a upgraded J pipe and that intake manifold and I gained around the same gains. Huge difference indeed!
I have a 6 speed acura cl and I know headers for automatics dont always got the manual bc of the torque dampers for the transmission. Do know if those headers fit?
@@ThePwak007 I am unsure on the headers fitting an auto as I converted my 00 accord to a j32a2 and 6 speed manual. So I did the headers then. Honestly there's 0 room left over. So I know the CLS engine mounts work on the j30 as thats my current setup. However with the auto trans I'm not sure.
@@ThePwak007 i read somewhere about Honda Ridgeline J pipe but not 100% sure until I try it myself.
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You can do a lot in that engine bay
Thanks for the video! Thanks for the j-motor love too. Have an 06 Saturn Vue with the Honda j35 and love it. I don't know if the Vue's version of the intake has the butterfly device or not. I'm guessing it is a variable length runner thing? Any insight on this would be appreciated. Would love to put one of these larger upper intakes on the Vue. I also have an '88 fiero that I am looking for a J35Z3 motor and 6mt donor to swap into it. Once again thanks for the video!
I haven’t messed with the J in the Saturn but I have always wanted to mess with them. Not 100% sure if it’s the same or not
Great content brother!! Engine looks clean. My wife got a 2011 she bought last year 230k and runs pretty strong. She is very disappointed with the gas mileage she be getting though. But I personally love it. That 3.7 liter v6 sounds amazing. Really comfortable ride. I hope it’s reliably will last.
A must-do mod for sure!
Cheap and easy I agree!
I would love to see a overlay of both Dyno graphs.
I am much more interested in power and torque under 5000rpm.
The first file was deleted or I would have had a video clip of before and after. It was gains all over the place from start to finish. There was a computer problem i between the time I went there before manifold and after so just had to take the video clip from previous video.
Ive been dying to find someone who can upgrade one of these bad boys. Im going to scour your videos
My wife's Honda mdx is getting a power upgrade 😭😭😭
I want do this to my 07 accord 3.0 j only reason because the Accord uses an aluminum intake manifold and the 05/10 honda odyssey use a magnesium which keeps the engine a little cooler
j30 may be too small
What is the purpose of the butterfly valve in the manifold? Does it benefit low end tq?
Good video. Got a question. 04 mdx no CEL and won't rev pass 4500RPMs. Tried cleaning the vtec solenoid housing, swapped vtec solenoid with my TLs, still nothing... it will just hold at 4500rpm without shifting. I let off the gas a bit and it shifts into next gear fine. Car doesn't go above 65mph. Thoughts? Thanks.
Sounds like it’s in limp mode. Unplug the battery for 10 mins and see if it still does it. If it does then it seems like it has a sensor that’s bad. Idk why it wouldn’t throw a code but worth getting to someone with a snap on or similar scan tool to do some thorough detailed sensor read outs
Please never get rid of this!
H&R lowering springs on my 03 Ody... now van steering shakes a bit at around 30-40 mph. Known issue? But acceptable for now... not too shaky!
After you put in the odyssey manifold you should of done the run around the same time you did it before replacing it that way we can see the difference because doing a run at night time air is colder which produces more power.
It’s wasn’t really colder out it was still 75 degrees just like when I did the previous test: I knew I would get someone in here saying that lol
@@TexasHondaChannel lol my bad man, i figured temp was different, then all good then you proved it does make a difference 👌
@@bugeye02707 it was 75 during the day it was 71 at night so it was different I had to check to be sure but yea 4 degrees won’t be that big of a difference in power but your not wrong temp definitely makes a world of difference lol
I love that you have G-d in this piece… Peace!!!
Always 🙌🏻
I thought the whole point of switch the J35 intake for the J37 intake was for the larger throttle body
Get the magnesium manifold. I installed one on my 04 accord coupe j32a3 swap.
What motor is the magnesium off of?
With the stock intake it’s a 8.41sec journey to 60mph. With the modification to the superior intake the 0-60mph jaunt took only 6.34sec. An improvement of 2.7sec!!!
Please keep in mind that I start the clock ⏰ right when the truck starts moving. Just time it right when the speedometer starts moving.
Super impressive indeed. Now one mod I’ve never seen anyone make with the exception of ZF 8HP is putting in Honda’s more advanced 6-speed or 10-speed automatic transmissions in older cars.
Just picked up an 05 TL 300,880KM 🇨🇦 on the odometer, rv6 pre cat deletes were installed and every single neglected maintenance item has been done.
Seriously considering this , especialy the with spacer if i can make it fit somehow.
Well. Good morning
Good morning hope your day is a good one!
Changed my honda pilot 2008 engine because it was smoking to an mdx J35A5 engine.....damn, the pilot is faster and reaches higher gears quicker.
I love this video. Im not mechanically inclined but I have a 2001 mdx. I know the engine models are different. You mentioned 06-07/2010 odyssey. Which I stake manifold do I need to get? Thanks
Cool little upgrade.
Yup runs very good now.
@@TexasHondaChannel took mine for another ride the other day for an automatic it'll get up n go now with the mini me swap n ex ecu in it. Still need swap In an ex trans or manual swap tho.
Good video bro godbless. I want to do that plus the cold air intake on mines
Yes it makes a awesome difference!
Nice!! Love it, What color are you planning to paint it?
It’s gonna be cool don’t wanna reveal too much yet loo
Will this work on a 2003 honda pilot? I think it's a j35!
Great videos you have and thank you for the quick replies concerning my questions!
I did have another question which I heard you address in one of your other videos and it has to do with auto transmission solenoids etc. My 03 Ody has around 225k miles and the trans mostly shifts okay. I replaced the trans fluid (never flush, just replace) and added the Lucas Trans oil additive but it still "slips" from 3rd to 4th (and/or 4th to 5th). I have not checked/cleaned/replaced any of the solenoids. Would you recommend doing this and if so; where can I get info on where they are located and which solenoid is for which gears etc? Thank you!
I checked and cleaned our transmission solenoids and it didn’t fix our problem. My neighbor also had that issue and replacing the solenoids with new ones helped the shifting. I recommend replacing the pressure switches (expensive) & shift solenoids. Ours still functioned fine but turns out they didn’t ALWAYS function fine. Sometimes they would work and other times they wouldn’t. We Replaced them and problem solved. That’s not always the situation but start with cheapest first
Would there be any noticable gains in mpg?
Yes already can see the effects and I haven’t been driving it long since the manifold swap. If your not on it a lot and you drive easy i so see the mpg increase
I tried looking for this part on eBay & in junk yards.
Seems like it didn't have the butterfly valve actuator bypass valve on the end opposite the throttle body on the intake manifold.
Completely blank on the other end with no spot for the bypass valve actuator.
Can you please give a specific year - model - trim level for the vehicle that will have the correct one?
I just pulled one on Sunday from an 05 Honda Odyssey in the junkyard.
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Hello, in your opinion, which modifications give the best results in an automatic Accord V6 2005 (j30A4)? If possible, what is the exact model of the intake manifold, here in Brazil, the only option is the manifold from the j35 of the Accord 2008 (vcm) onwards!
Thanks!
About to do that same mod to my Acura TL it's an 04
Yes 🙌🏻 good mod and don’t even need a retune to take advantage of it. Retune would only help bring more power out.
What exactly is the difference of the two intakes one has a bigger diameter runners?
It’s a slightly different design and intake volume. It also comes apart so you can do port work easy.
Hi, you mention 06-07 Odyssey intake then a 2010 intake? I have an 03 Ody and was thinking of the intake swap but which one would be the best to swap it with? Thanks! Also... I have a blower off a GM 3800 engine... someday!
I’m not 100% sure on the exact year I just know between 2006-2010 is what the junkyard has on the vans idk about the 03 but I think that’s cable driven and if it is then that’s a no. As far as I know. I’m not a know it all so not sure on everything lol
Great video
Thank you 🙏🏻 definitely more to come.
Stop it bro; you're making me wanna sneak one of these into my wife's Pilot 🤭🤣
Haha do it!
Do you think if you do that to the Pilot 2007 it will make run faster
Not sure what intake manifold the 07 has currently. Of the 07 has a larger volume intake manifold then I don’t think so but if it’s not very large or volume then probably would. Have to compare them
if i were to remove my 4wd fuse would i be able to do burnouts or even do small drifts? or is the 4wd always on?
It’s fwd until it needs to be 4wd. Unless you put it in a specific gear.
It’s all wheel drive and it’s always on
Thats nice bro. Good shit, man! 🎉
hi i hope you are well. i have mdx with factory engine im from Australia . what the best upgrade for gain power ? some said put j37 header + j37 throttle and spacer from p2r . any video update for ur MDX ?
You should do an experiment.. get a huge 70mm+ Throttle Body and have get a donor plenum/intake manifold.. have a shop port match it to the throttle body.. make a custom spacer if needed.. pretty sure you’ll gain more power, the V6 engines need as much air
no you'll change the AFR and lean it out.
Acura tech here, it won’t lean out. Honda pcm will compensate.
Biggest issue would be the different connector styles for the j37 and j35a5 throttle body
Is there a difference in diameter of the throttle body for the TL 3.2 throttle body and the Honda Odyssey 3.5?
From what I remember they were close or around the same. It would be ideal to put a P2R throttle adapter and run a J37 throttle but i decided just to use what I have.
I love this video. Im not mechanically inclined but I have a 2001 mdx. You mentioned 06-07/2010 odyssey. Which I stake manifold do I need to get? Thanks
Any 3.2 L manifold. Look at TL or accord
I have a 2011 accord with a j35z2 3.5L. Do you think I could swap out my stock manifold with a manifold from the 3.7L j37?
Yes you can
Idk about the throttle body tho
But the second run is a massive improvement of 6.34sec 0-60mph! Keep in mind I don’t start counting until the speedometer starts moving. & I’d love to see whether or not if it’s possible to swap out either the Honda/Acura 6-Speed auto or the 10-Speed auto. The first 0-60 run was at 8.54sec to 60mph.
Good 👍 it’s runs faster
Indeed
Great video which fuse is the awd fuse, I’ll like to put mines on a Manuel switch
That’s smart haha i think it’s the vcm fuse or something like that. I know where it is just can’t remember what it’s called
Wait. So I need to get a Manfold from the junk yard, a 3.7 vs my 3.5 in my 2006 Acura MDX? Can you please clarify what part I need to get at the Junk Yard?
Do you think I can do this to my J30A4?
I think the j30a4 has a decent manifold. I recommend the j37 intake manifold for that engine. That will make a big difference
The j35 intake is an upgrade for your j30. Bolts right in.
You make me want a lm 04 Odyssey real bad
This Rock!
I will do this.. Hows the MPG?
Thank You for Sharing.
Mpg has improved from its 14.7 to 19 so far in town driving has improved. If I would stop getting on it then it might be better than that. Definitely the highway mpg has improved
@@TexasHondaChannel amazing! Will do this for sure. Thank You!
@@BLAZEPSI no problem and one thing to keep in mind is 91-93 octane fuel is recommended for these if you use anything else the MPH will suffer. Doing a good tune up helps too! Also light acceleration helps big time with mpg and the speed limit as awful as that sounds lol I get really good milage when I baby it.
Will you make a list of all parts you've upgraded?
NEED THIS WITH PART# & VEHICLE YOU GOT THE INTAKE FROM
Awesome video I also have an 03 mdx and I did not know this at all, sadly there are not any good junkyards in my area do you know anywhere online to buy the minivan manifold?
2008-2009 Honda Odyssey in that range is what I got it off. I have more MDX mods coming so stay tuned!
the algorithm brought me here
Happy new year in Dec I just bought a 2007 rdx turbo sh awd.with 110k I'm in Colorado so good for winter. not much on 1st gen rdx upgrades but as all Hondas parts are interchangeable
Hi sr i can make this in accord 2008 v6
I’m not 100% sure but the j37 intake manifold is a better option for the j35 accord and the j35 mini van. The intake from the mini van is the same as the accord so a upgrade would be the j37 throttle and manifold
no CEL? Did you have to relearn idle? I just cleaned my throttle body (and VCM muzzler) and now I'm getting rough/high idle and a p0507 code.
Would this be same process to do on a 04 pilot
It should be because the bolt pattern and bolt length and all are the same for the 03 mdx and the 04 pilot. The throttle bolt pattern for the 04 pilot might be different though so not 100% sure
Would a would a pr2 intake spacer help any? I have a 02 mdx
No since the mdx has a spacer I mentioned it in the video actually lol
It wouldn't hurt. Still need to buy an extra gasket and 1.5" longer mounting bolts. I doubt the spacer works in 1st place.
I know the mdx has one already I wasn’t sure how thick the stock is compared to the pr2. And also it says it’s made to not get heat soak so wasn’t sure if it would be worth it to swap the stock one out.
@@jaytolento1398 p2r is 1/2 the size roughly. Its always a bigger gulp when you floor it. But i dont believe it is a good investment for you. Better to get p2r intake manifold elbows.
Thanks for sharing. I don't have much experience with this but I am mechanically inclined and a rather quick study. Will do this mod as soon as I'm able to get to a junkyard to get the Odyssey manifold. Quick question...can you link to the cluster led's you're using? I put the same color in mine but they flicker. I've pulled them out and rotated in case I had the polarity wrong but they still flicker.
I've got a 2002 MDX that has been sitting for 7 years..... Runs great except some tweaker tried (and failed) to steal the Catalytic converter. my 2002 isn't DBW it has a Cable actuated throttle and cruise control.... would the 06-07 Van intake work for me?
Hey dude can you help me with placing a j37 intake manifold on my 01 acura cl. I see it's a little different than my 3.2 manifold
How your gas mileage my acura mdx 2001 is really bad 18mpg in freeway 10 in the city I been fixing lot things to make it better but don’t I see your screen was 29mpg
Makes two of us 01 also
Texas Honda channel can you post a link to where you got the gaskets set
Oreillys. I didn’t get it online
I bought a project car from San Marcos and it’s a 2011 Honda Accord 2 DOOR coupe EX-L, I want to v8 swap it and convert it to AWD or RWD. Saw a guy build his RSX basically a 7th gen accord coupe to about 1000 HP.
Good luck in san marcos.
I have the Honda crosstour with the 3.5V6...my 0-60 is the same as your first run...about 9-10 seconds. Yours and mine.
Mine is AWD too
Now I know about the AWD FUSE! SO THATS WHY THEY ARE SLOW OFF THE LINE...AT SPEED THE CROSSTOUR IS FAST. SO FAR, HIGHEST IVE DONE IS 142 MPH AWD! V RATED TIRES.
So yours also has the manifold spacer on it?
Interesting. I'm debating on the same spacer. 1.5" tall. Like yours. Looking at just using hood spacers for clearance, if needed. Some say just take off the plastic top cover and it fits then.
Learned a lot.
What motor is your acura and year?
J32 series?
hi i have a 2007 what do you think i should do for just cheap maintenance stuff since im no mech but would like to just keep it simple thanks
What you think about the ported lower intake manifold runners
I did another video of them as of now.
Hello I have a 2009 mdx do you know what will get me running 0-60 under 6 seconds without damaging the car too badly??
The 09 mdx is a little different I believe as far as intake design on the runners but you can get your intake manifold and runners ported and do some exhaust mods and it will help a lot and won’t tear anything up. I will have a video coming out on SMP performance ported runners and more info will be in that video.
Great video. I didn't hear if your wife's MDX is 2001-2002, 2003, or 2004-2006.
If you do this on a 2004-2006 with the highest 265 hp, are you likely to get the same gains?
It’s a 2003 mdx I’m not sure on the other years but if it has the j32 style intake manifold like in this video I’m sure you will see some gains.
i got a 2004 acura mdx that won't start. cranking over like it wants to start. removed spark plugs and saw it was fouling (with fuel). i removed fuel pump fuse and it started then cut off. reinstall fuse and won't start. anybody here have any idea what's going on?
I had main relay go out on our pilot with similar issues and the pilot and mdx are almost the exact same when it comes to engines/transmission and electrical. I would check ecu fuse then find the main relay
@@TexasHondaChannel thanks
Crankshaft sensor maybe bad.
How does this translate to a 2007 Honda pilot EXL?
😂
Never did it so not sure.
@@TexasHondaChannel they're the same engine, if I'm not mistaken...
How much the milimeter diameter difference Inter the 2 manifold.?
Do you think the second Gen MDX with the j37 intake manifold and throttle body would work on your wife’s MDX? It’s the biggest oem throttle body and intake manifold. I used the j37 throttle body on my 9th Gen Si and noticed a huge difference
Definitely a better choice but I don’t have one lol
so how is the odesssy intake different? that it improves power?
i also want to know that
It’s a slightly larger volume and smoother intake channels inside. I was experimenting with the TL when I discovered this. The j37 manifold would be the best option but that’s a expensive manifold and throttle but they are the largest manifolds for the J series when going with a OEM option.
@@TexasHondaChannel thought people say J35y manifold is better than the J37 someone needs to dyno both one day lol
@@robertalicea5585 yes that’s right I did forget about that one thanks for correcting me! I would love to get one!
I’m only getting 13.5 mpg on my 04 MDX 😢
We use to get 14.7 in town driving easy on it. That went up to 19 something. Use the 91-93 octane as it recommends and it does help mpg.
Guys…tbh get the J37A2 or A4 manifolds. They wider so more airflow.
I have a KB2 Legend with the J37, so I have no options.
I didn't hear you say why you did the valve cover gaskets. Not because of the swap of the manifold right? They were leaking?
Yea they were leaking. I thought I said as to why lol
I have a 2003 Honda Pilot awd this intake manifold work whit my engine?
Not if it’s cable driven throttle body as far as I know:
Ok thanks, by the way awesome work whit your old Pilot whit the super charger I love all your content on the channel
@@abelcatalan33 thanks i loved that pilot. Might try buying it back some day. I sold it without the supercharger on it because they didn’t want the charger on it so I sold the supercharger to a fan of the channel so they could supercharge their pilot.
@@abelcatalan33 yes it works with yours use your own throttle body.
@@ac7205 I'm assuming this will work with an 04 using the stock TB?
why does my guage on the left not do what yours does up then down mines seems to go up only at certain times a lot of the time it’s only going up then it drops down i feel like it shouldn t be doing that im no mech though
Just to be clear. You swaped out your 3.5L IM for a 3.7 IM from an Odedssey?
Hi liked ur video I am interested in fixing my emissions or deleting them I do not go thru inspections but I've hit codes for low flow in emissions anyways what has suffered is my gas mileage dropping u have any advice
🤔 I didn't see a Kazda in the background
It’s there just parked at the street in this video. No one wants to buy it lol 😂
Hey I have a 3.2 TL. I was about to swap a 3.5 and do intake spacer. I heard certain models mdx come with intake spacer and it’s better to take that then order p2r for a lot more. And truth that the 3.5 intake spacers come with certain mdx’s
Nvm you answered my question as I kept watching 😊
Do you have the exact instructionns and exactly what to get. I have a 2006 MDX.
How do you tune the first gen mdx ive looked at hondata and i just didnt see anything from them