Perfomance exhaust - Honda Pilot

rka4570 · 06-29-2007, 02:09 PM

An exhaust company has approached me to give them my '07 Pilot for 2 days and they will use it to develop an exhaust system for the Pilot. In return for use of the Pilot they will give me the prototype. What do you think?

GreenMachine · 06-29-2007, 02:22 PM

What is the company name? Are they going for power or sound or both? Catback I assume? Stainless, one or two exhaust exits?

rka4570 · 06-29-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally posted by GreenMachine
What is the company name? Are they going for power or sound or both? Cat-back I assume? Stainless, one or two exhaust exits?

They company is Gibson Exhaust. They offer both stainless and aluminized steel. All the tubing will be mandrel bent. After looking at it they may use stock diameter tubing or the may increase it. It will probably have a single stainless tip. They say it will have a nice tone with no boom inside the cabin.

dj5 · 06-29-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally posted by rka4570
An exhaust company has approached me to give them my '07 Pilot for 2 days and they will use it to develop an exhaust system for the Pilot. In return for use of the Pilot they will give me the prototype. What do you think?

Don't really see the point in exchanging the exhaust system. It's very unlikey to increase the WHP more than 5 WHP and who want their family hauler to be any louder than it already is now.

GreenMachine · 06-29-2007, 04:40 PM

I wouldn't mind a little more rumble and a little power boost. Cost would of course be a factor. Twin exits like the MDX would be nice too.

This would be nice if it could be fitted at a low boost setting. Might have to forget fording high water though. Look out Cayenne!

STS Turbo

TurboTurtle · 06-29-2007, 06:04 PM

Id go for it. If you get the prototype and dont like it, you can sell it to me

. They already make an exhaust for the Element and Ridgeline. They actaully have a sound clip for the Ridgeline exhaust on their site.

GreenMachine · 06-29-2007, 09:35 PM

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Originally posted by TurboTurtle
Id go for it. If you get the prototype and dont like it, you can sell it to me . They already make an exhaust for the Element and Ridgeline. They actaully have a sound clip for the Ridgeline exhaust on their site.

I think Borla makes one for the Ridgeline too, but it costs a LOT.

richw930 · 07-02-2007, 11:23 PM

Has anyone already thought about trying an MDX exhaust system (cat back) on the Pilot? It looks like from a few diagrams I've seen online that some of the parts are identical, though I'd need to see them first hand. I'd like the extra rumble, the added WHP (if any), and especially the look of dual exhaust! My only concern would be the trailer hitch and pipe placement.

Rich

richw930 · 07-03-2007, 09:00 AM

2006 Acura MDX Exhaust System

2004 Honda Pilot Exhaust System

Mcsierra · 07-08-2007, 01:13 AM

We installed their catback on a F150. It's NOT very loud but at WOT it does give a nice sound..

scuba steve · 07-11-2007, 12:55 AM

i installed a gibson exhaust on a friend's f150 ('06) about two weeks ago. very nice welds and components.

the note was perfect. he has a 4 door cab, not loud or boomy at all in his cabin.

my wife would love something like this on our pilot (as would i). i live in irvine and would love to see the prototype. would it fit an '03?

sthursby · 10-01-2007, 08:38 PM

I'd be interested in knowing if an MDX cat-back exhaust would fit the Pilot as well. I'm also wondering if it'd be less expensive to simply modify the existing exhaust.

I'd love to find someone to use my Pilot to test out an exhaust system. I say go for it.

macphanatic · 10-02-2007, 07:19 AM

I put a Gibson exhaust on my F250 SD, replacing a Flowmaster catback system. I liked the sound out of the Gibson, a bit mellower and a little quieter. I'd go for the offer, especially if they are prototyping a dual exhaust, preferably stainless.

slugmike · 10-11-2007, 07:50 PM

Do it!

OGPilot · 10-12-2007, 01:31 PM

Just keep in mind that they will test the limit of your Pilot's engine and rev it up high and put it through some harsh test. Is it really worth it?

06-29-2007, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
rka4570 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 47 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Perfomance exhaust An exhaust company has approached me to give them my '07 Pilot for 2 days and they will use it to develop an exhaust system for the Pilot. In return for use of the Pilot they will give me the prototype. What do you think?

06-29-2007, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
GreenMachine Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 1,488 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What is the company name? Are they going for power or sound or both? Catback I assume? Stainless, one or two exhaust exits? __________________ 2001 CR-V EX Automatic - Clover Green Pearl - Westin Safari Bar; OEM skidplate, fog lights, roof rack, cargo mat, & passenger arm rest; Benevento Bug shield;225/70/15 Geolandar HT's 2006 Pilot EX 4WD - Steel Blue - OEM Auto Day/Night mirror, retractable cargo cover, backup sensors, mud guards, and cargo tray. Full set of Pilotpads from Wong. 2010 Camaro 1SS RS, LS3, 6sp Manual, Sunroof, B.A. Audio

06-29-2007, 04:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
GreenMachine Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 1,488 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wouldn't mind a little more rumble and a little power boost. Cost would of course be a factor. Twin exits like the MDX would be nice too. This would be nice if it could be fitted at a low boost setting. Might have to forget fording high water though. Look out Cayenne! STS Turbo __________________ 2001 CR-V EX Automatic - Clover Green Pearl - Westin Safari Bar; OEM skidplate, fog lights, roof rack, cargo mat, & passenger arm rest; Benevento Bug shield;225/70/15 Geolandar HT's 2006 Pilot EX 4WD - Steel Blue - OEM Auto Day/Night mirror, retractable cargo cover, backup sensors, mud guards, and cargo tray. Full set of Pilotpads from Wong. 2010 Camaro 1SS RS, LS3, 6sp Manual, Sunroof, B.A. Audio

07-02-2007, 11:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
richw930 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 73 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Has anyone already thought about trying an MDX exhaust system (cat back) on the Pilot? It looks like from a few diagrams I've seen online that some of the parts are identical, though I'd need to see them first hand. I'd like the extra rumble, the added WHP (if any), and especially the look of dual exhaust! My only concern would be the trailer hitch and pipe placement. Rich __________________ 2004 Pilot EX-L, Sage Brush Pearl, 19" RDX Sparkle Silver Wheels, i-VES DVD Base Unit, 6-Disc CD Changer, Auto Day/Night Mirror, Spare Cup Holder, Cargo Cover, Cargo Liner, Cargo Net, Fog Lights, Roof Rack & Crossbars, Black Side Steps, Rear Splash Guards, Honda Trailer Hitch, PS & AT Cooler Kits, WWong's Non-Slip Grip Pads for the Side Steps & Center Console Pads, and Pilot Rear Subframe Brace Retrofit Kit. 2001 Acura CL Type-S, Black on black, AEM Performance Intake System. 2003 Harley-Davidson Fatboy, Black on chrome, 95 cid Screamin' Eagle Pro Big Bore Stage II Kit & "HTCC" Heads. http://richw930.spaces.live.com/

07-03-2007, 09:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
richw930 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 73 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2006 Acura MDX Exhaust System 2004 Honda Pilot Exhaust System __________________ 2004 Pilot EX-L, Sage Brush Pearl, 19" RDX Sparkle Silver Wheels, i-VES DVD Base Unit, 6-Disc CD Changer, Auto Day/Night Mirror, Spare Cup Holder, Cargo Cover, Cargo Liner, Cargo Net, Fog Lights, Roof Rack & Crossbars, Black Side Steps, Rear Splash Guards, Honda Trailer Hitch, PS & AT Cooler Kits, WWong's Non-Slip Grip Pads for the Side Steps & Center Console Pads, and Pilot Rear Subframe Brace Retrofit Kit. 2001 Acura CL Type-S, Black on black, AEM Performance Intake System. 2003 Harley-Davidson Fatboy, Black on chrome, 95 cid Screamin' Eagle Pro Big Bore Stage II Kit & "HTCC" Heads. http://richw930.spaces.live.com/

06-29-2007, 06:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
TurboTurtle What it do? Join Date: May 2007 Location: TN Posts: 72 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Id go for it. If you get the prototype and dont like it, you can sell it to me . They already make an exhaust for the Element and Ridgeline. They actaully have a sound clip for the Ridgeline exhaust on their site.

07-08-2007, 01:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mcsierra Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 57 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Go for it We installed their catback on a F150. It's NOT very loud but at WOT it does give a nice sound.. __________________ "The rich buy assets. The poor only have expenses. The middle class buys liabilities they think are assets. The poor and the middle class work for money. The rich have money work for them.".......Robert Kiyosaki

07-11-2007, 12:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
scuba steve Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: rancho santa margarita Posts: 131 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i installed a gibson exhaust on a friend's f150 ('06) about two weeks ago. very nice welds and components. the note was perfect. he has a 4 door cab, not loud or boomy at all in his cabin. my wife would love something like this on our pilot (as would i). i live in irvine and would love to see the prototype. would it fit an '03?

10-01-2007, 08:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
sthursby Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raynham, MA Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd be interested in knowing if an MDX cat-back exhaust would fit the Pilot as well. I'm also wondering if it'd be less expensive to simply modify the existing exhaust. I'd love to find someone to use my Pilot to test out an exhaust system. I say go for it.

10-02-2007, 07:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
macphanatic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ply. Meeting Posts: 596 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I put a Gibson exhaust on my F250 SD, replacing a Flowmaster catback system. I liked the sound out of the Gibson, a bit mellower and a little quieter. I'd go for the offer, especially if they are prototyping a dual exhaust, preferably stainless. __________________ 2007 Pilot EX-L AWD Nav Nimbus Grey, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Cargo Cover, WWong's pads, Blitzsafe Aux Input & Sirius Starbase, Splash Guards, Subframe Braces, DEI 452T auto door lock mod, Fumoto drain valve, Parrot 3200 Bluetooth, Polk db651s & db651, Michelin LTX M/S2 1999 F-250SD XLT SC 4x4 Black & Silver, Stainless Running Boards, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Sirius

10-11-2007, 07:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
slugmike Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 65 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do it! __________________ 2006 LX 4WD 20% Tint (Now the wife's ride) --- 2006 VW Passat 2.0T APR Tuned

10-12-2007, 01:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
OGPilot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 44 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just keep in mind that they will test the limit of your Pilot's engine and rev it up high and put it through some harsh test. Is it really worth it? __________________ 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L w/ Navi (2WD) Nimbus Metallic Gray Accessories: All Season Floor Mat Cargo Tray Cargo Net Cargo Cover LED Interior Lights Running Board Honda Bug Deflector USA Spec iPod/iPhone connector

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