Performance Mods

[zoro]

Are there any for a 2003 Pilot?

[kc955]

Originally posted by zoro
Are there any for a 2003 Pilot?

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I am selling.

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[N_Jay]

Originally posted by zoro
Are there any for a 2003 Pilot?

What type of improvement do you want?
What do you want to spend?

Most "performance" mods, aren't!

[iivtecracerii]

get the comptech supercharger for the ridgeline when it comes out, and make it fit on your pilot.

blehh...brain fart. just remembered after i clicked "submit" that comptech is out of business.

[tangotango99]

Originally posted by iivtecracerii
get the comptech supercharger for the ridgeline when it comes out, and make it fit on your pilot.

blehh...brain fart. just remembered after i clicked "submit" that comptech is out of business.

I believe the is a member with The Turbonator installed,do a search and ask the member about the stratospheric power increase

[rocky]

If you install smaller overall diameter tires, you get that closer to the ground sports car feel.

But wait theres more!!

At no extra charge after installing smaller overall diameter tires, your acceleration will improve because you've lowered the gearing.

You can also get more HP by buying an 05.

[Ferdball]

What they're trying to say is that you got the wrong car. However, there is this video of a guy with NOS in his Pilot.

[zoro]

I know the Pilot is really a minivan with dull looks and atrocious handling but since there is a section for Performance I thought I would ask the question.
Based on other responses I've read on here I wasn't surprised by the chuckleheads and their responses.
Next time I will wait until I have a question about side steps, cargo covers or wheel locks.

[N_Jay]

Originally posted by zoro
I know the Pilot is really a minivan with dull looks and atrocious handling but since there is a section for Performance I thought I would ask the question.
Based on other responses I've read on here I wasn't surprised by the chuckleheads and their responses.
Next time I will wait until I have a question about side steps, cargo covers or wheel locks.

I guess you missed my post.

[rocky]

Originally posted by N_Jay


I guess you missed my post.

and the search button, but then he was asking about a Pilot, not this forums features.....

[tfrain]

Originally posted by zoro
I know the Pilot is really a minivan with dull looks and atrocious handling but since there is a section for Performance I thought I would ask the question.
Based on other responses I've read on here I wasn't surprised by the chuckleheads and their responses.
Next time I will wait until I have a question about side steps, cargo covers or wheel locks.

Most people use the pilot to haul their kids or stuff around. It is an SUV (as I'm sure you know) - Yes it is built off a minivan platform and provides some of same utility without actually being a van. It isn't a performance vehicle and there aren't many if any performance mods for it because there isn't a market for it. If you want to do performance mods on an SUV you would need something with a Chevy V8 in it. There just aren't enough "ricers" out there who want to spend the money on a Pilot that can't handle the corners.

And I would appreciate it if you didn't refer to folks on here as "chuckleheads" - this is one of the most helpful forums out there without a lot of egos or arguments - we're good peeps!!

[andrewfather]

According to Consumer Reports, both the Odyssey and the Pilot are rated at 0-60 in 8.2 seconds....So in that sense, a Pilot is a suped-up minivan. It's like the Odyssey in acceleration, but also has AWD, spoilers, and a projector headlamp...I think the chicks really dig it! LOL

That having been said, I'll take the Pilot anytime! I think the performance of the car is good for a vehicle of its size. I also think it's a greatlooking car, and the only thing I would ask of it is better mileage!

[tfrain]

Originally posted by andrewfather
According to Consumer Reports, both the Odyssey and the Pilot are rated at 0-60 in 8.2 seconds....So in that sense, a Pilot is a suped-up minivan. It's like the Odyssey in acceleration, but also has AWD, spoilers, and a projector headlamp...I think the chicks really dig it! LOL

That having been said, I'll take the Pilot anytime! I think the performance of the car is good for a vehicle of its size. I also think it's a greatlooking car, and the only thing I would ask of it is better mileage!

I agree -(except the chicks dig it part - well unless I count my wife as a chick - I guess you can do that).

[tangotango99]

Originally posted by zoro
I know the Pilot is really a minivan with dull looks and atrocious handling but since there is a section for Performance I thought I would ask the question.
Based on other responses I've read on here I wasn't surprised by the chuckleheads and their responses.
Next time I will wait until I have a question about side steps, cargo covers or wheel locks.

Please do not take the chuckleheads personally we do sometimes rear our "ugly head" all in fun but great information is forthcoming in this forum.

[switch]

Forget engine modifications. They can be done, and have a small effect, but the cost is exponential to the power increase.

However, a "performance" mod that would be useful is one that deals with the suspension. The Pilot "wallows". You can easily feel this by driving at speed (at least 30mph) and turn right/left quickly; the body rotates on the horizontal plane a fair bit. Part of this is probably due to the large profile tires - has anyone noticed an improvement with lower profile tires? Part of it may not be the tires, and if so, does anyone know of a suspension modification to eliminate some of the wallowing?