Is the standard set-up on the S2K what would be called an 'induction kit' on other cars?

 

No not quite IMO, the standard design is better than a lot of other cars stock setups hence aftermarket kits dont give big gains.

And if you have to ask AEM V2

 

AEM V2

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My insurer (Swiftcover) won't allow "induction kits" which got me looking at definitions online .... don't want to invalidate insurance through tinkering

(its easier to list what Swiftcover WILL allow rather than what they won't the list is so long)

 

Just add a cold air feed to the standard air box.

 

If you just want a nice sound remove the airbox lid and place it in the boot, job done!

 

That would be classed as a 'snorkel' according to my insurer and I doubt Swiftcover would allow it according to the OP's findings.

kew2k - to appease them, you could replace the paper element with a K&N version (approx. £40) then raise your airbox lid on its clips (search the forum and you will find) to achieve the induction roar you no doubt require.

I'd define an 'induction kit' as being something which would replace your stock/OEM assembly with something entirely different. Swapping the paper element alone wouldn't be the same, as far as I'm concerned.

Can you change insurer?

 

I'd have thought a K&N performance air filter will be classed as a modification of some sort.

 

Yes, this is true, but what if you swap your oil for 5w40 as opposed to 10w30 as recommended in the owner's manual? You could swap the OEM Honda air filter for a cheaper paper filter... Would this be classed as a 'mod'?

 

What about "gutting" the internals of the airbox but staying with the same OEM filter, is this considered a modification in insurance terms?