better performance? - Honda Pilot

ANTSAWOL · 05-25-2006, 11:45 PM

Anyone have any tips as to getting better engine performance?

N_Jay · 05-26-2006, 06:38 AM

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Originally posted by ANTSAWOL
Anyone have any tips as to getting better engine performance?

First define what you mean by "Better Performance".

Then describe what you are willing to put up with.

Then prepare to spend a lot of money.

ctobio · 05-26-2006, 09:59 AM

I find that stickers placed all over the car (especially with random Japanese and Chinese characters), and a big wing, gives the best performance boost.

ramirami · 05-26-2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally posted by ANTSAWOL
Anyone have any tips as to getting better engine performance?

what do you have in mind?

jl_ss · 05-26-2006, 11:36 AM

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Originally posted by ctobio
I find that stickers placed all over the car (especially with random Japanese and Chinese characters), and a big wing, gives the best performance boost.

The Acura Type R(S) emblems provide the biggest HP boost.....

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2muchfun · 05-26-2006, 02:27 PM

Generally, the idea is to get more fuel in and out right?

So, free-er flowing exhaust is the first move. I dont know if there even is a system for the Pilot. Plus it will definately be louder if there is. Im always willing to do a cat-back exhaust since it cant really have a ill effect on anything else. You dont want to drop the back pressure too much in a naturally aspired engine so cat-back is perfect. But the noise.... I think Magna Flow and maybe Borla are the most mellow sounding. The guys at Magna Flow used my Ford PSD as the prototype for their new system for that engine and they were Cool guys to deal with! Maybe give them a call and toss out the idea... I would definately get a system for our Pilot

Then you can put on a cold air intake that flows higher volumes of air. The problem there is (if they even have it for the Pilot) ~the only way to flow more air is to have either alot more filter media surfact or less restrictive media. I dont think you will fit a larger filter in there and you dont want less restrictive media since that equates with less filtration.

A computer programmer or 'chip' or whatever can change the timing and fuel map, but you will definately have to run premium to see any gains.

I would say that , yes, it is possible to get more power/performance but there are alot of considerations.

........so lets talk turbos and superchargers

Scoobs · 05-26-2006, 04:26 PM

ditch the wife

ANTSAWOL · 05-26-2006, 04:47 PM

forget I asked. if I do cold air intake, I need headers, not to mention a full exhaust. Chip, $$$, more $, louder. not to mention ditching the wifey, so Stock it is! For now.

jl_ss · 05-26-2006, 05:05 PM

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Originally posted by ANTSAWOL
forget I asked. if I do cold air intake, I need headers, not to mention a full exhaust. Chip, $$$, more $, louder. not to mention ditching the wifey, so Stock it is! For now.

Trade (the Pilot, not the wife) for a RAV4 V6 - 0-60 in 6.3 seconds plus better mpg.

ANTSAWOL · 05-26-2006, 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by jl_ss

Trade (the Pilot, not the wife) for a RAV4 V6 - 0-60 in 6.3 seconds plus better mpg.

not too shabby, but when did they add the third row in the Rav4? Oh,....

jay · 05-26-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by ANTSAWOL

not too shabby, but when did they add the third row in the Rav4? Oh,....

With the new model they added a third row option.

jl_ss · 05-26-2006, 05:55 PM

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Originally posted by ANTSAWOL

not too shabby, but when did they add the third row in the Rav4? Oh,....

What Jay said.

jay · 05-26-2006, 05:57 PM

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Originally posted by jl_ss

What Jay said.

They also added over a foot in length, but you knew that already.

jay · 05-26-2006, 06:00 PM

How about a Turbonator for the Pilot?

Scoobs · 05-26-2006, 06:12 PM

No third row seat option with the V6 RAV4, at least not in Canada. I guess they figure if you are schlepping around enough people for three rows you don't care about performance

05-25-2006, 11:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
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05-26-2006, 09:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
ctobio Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 737 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I find that stickers placed all over the car (especially with random Japanese and Chinese characters), and a big wing, gives the best performance boost. __________________ Constantino Tobio Vehicles in the driveway: '06 Honda Pilot EX-L w/RES, Redrock Pearl '03 VW Passat Wagon GLX V6, Blue Anthracite '73 VW Fastback, Marina Blue '94 John Deere LX176

05-26-2006, 02:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
2muchfun HondAficionado Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: O.C. CA. Posts: 469 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Generally, the idea is to get more fuel in and out right? So, free-er flowing exhaust is the first move. I dont know if there even is a system for the Pilot. Plus it will definately be louder if there is. Im always willing to do a cat-back exhaust since it cant really have a ill effect on anything else. You dont want to drop the back pressure too much in a naturally aspired engine so cat-back is perfect. But the noise.... I think Magna Flow and maybe Borla are the most mellow sounding. The guys at Magna Flow used my Ford PSD as the prototype for their new system for that engine and they were Cool guys to deal with! Maybe give them a call and toss out the idea... I would definately get a system for our Pilot Then you can put on a cold air intake that flows higher volumes of air. The problem there is (if they even have it for the Pilot) ~the only way to flow more air is to have either alot more filter media surfact or less restrictive media. I dont think you will fit a larger filter in there and you dont want less restrictive media since that equates with less filtration. A computer programmer or 'chip' or whatever can change the timing and fuel map, but you will definately have to run premium to see any gains. I would say that , yes, it is possible to get more power/performance but there are alot of considerations. ........so lets talk turbos and superchargers __________________ NEW: 2011 Pilot Touring in Bali Blue. No goodies yet! OLD: 06' EXLNR 4WD Pilot in Metallic Blue Add-ons: ~Panasonic 9" overhead DVD~Ipod port~Honda cargo tray~Full size spare~Cargo area net divider for pooch~Xtreme catch all mats~sunroof visor~Exhaust finishers~rear spash guards~3M lens protector on headlights & fogs~Wwongs pad set!~"STILES" Rear Subframe Brace Retrofit Kit~Kicker replacement speakers throughout ~ and A Double coat of Meguires best!

05-26-2006, 04:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scoobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clarington, Ontario Posts: 1,207 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ditch the wife __________________ 2003 SS EX-L , Towing Package, Crossbars, Chrome Trim, Separation Net ( To keep the real Scoobs in the back ) , Rear Splashguards, Chrome Exhaust Tips, PowerBulbs PowerPlus +50 bulbs (great bulbs) -- Replaced with 2008 RAV4 V6 Sport 2004 Titanium Silver Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport V8, Philips +30 Premium -- Replaced with 2007 4Runner Limited V8

05-26-2006, 04:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
ANTSAWOL Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 30 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	forget I asked. if I do cold air intake, I need headers, not to mention a full exhaust. Chip, $$$, more $, louder. not to mention ditching the wifey, so Stock it is! For now. __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-L w/ Navigation, tow package, fender flairs, running boards, performance package, back up sensors...

05-26-2006, 06:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How about a Turbonator for the Pilot? __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

05-26-2006, 06:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Scoobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clarington, Ontario Posts: 1,207 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No third row seat option with the V6 RAV4, at least not in Canada. I guess they figure if you are schlepping around enough people for three rows you don't care about performance __________________ 2003 SS EX-L , Towing Package, Crossbars, Chrome Trim, Separation Net ( To keep the real Scoobs in the back ) , Rear Splashguards, Chrome Exhaust Tips, PowerBulbs PowerPlus +50 bulbs (great bulbs) -- Replaced with 2008 RAV4 V6 Sport 2004 Titanium Silver Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport V8, Philips +30 Premium -- Replaced with 2007 4Runner Limited V8

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