Cold Air Intake Recommendation for a 2008 Honda Ridgeline

Expert Reply:

If you drive your 2008 Honda Ridgeline mostly on paved roads, I would recommend going with the aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System with Pro 5R Oil-Based Filter, # AFE54-10911. With the oil-type filter, it is recommended to clean and re-oil every 25,000 to 30,000 miles using Restoration Kit for aFe Pro 5R Air Filter, # AFE90-50501. Oil filters allow for the greatest amount of airflow. I have included a link to the installation details for this intake below.

If you drive on paved and semi-dusty roads, then I recommend going with the aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System with Pro Dry S Filter, # AFE51-10911. The dry filter has the same maintenance schedule as the oil filter with the exception that it does not have to be oiled. You can use Cleaners for aFe Pro Dry S Air Filter, # AFE90-59999, to clean this filter. I have included a link to the installation details for this intake below.

Installation for either intake is not very complicated which you can see in the instructions. You will need to remove 2 bolts, remove the stock intake, loosen another bolt, and position and install the new intake. Based on the instructions I would say it should not take more than an hour tops.

In terms of horsepower and torque gains, aFe has not yet Dyno tested these products on a 2008 Honda Ridgeline so specific horsepower and torque gains are not yet available.

expert reply by: Michael H