Honda's got a perennial list of nice sport utilities for every size of family. With its bold and hunky Pilot you get a truly world class vehicle with nothing but a laundry list of accolades. And Honda's CR-V compact sport utilities, you get function, form, and overall great quality that you would expect among one of the leading automotive manufacturers. With the sport utility market slowing down due to sluggish sales and rising gas prices, current owners of these prestigious sport utilities are furiously looking for hot performance products one can buy to increase performance and fuel economy. Here are some of the hottest products that are found at most retailers.
Performance Air Filters - No car, truck or SUV is complete without putting a performance air filter in there. Cheap and easy to install (averaging only $35-55 per), these filters replace your existing stock filter within minutes. These higher flowing filters will increase both power and fuel efficiency with it's design to make the engine breathe in more air therefore seeing some of those gains. Additionally, it will be one less part you will have to replace because these are cleanable and reusable. Applications for the Pilot 3.5 V6 and the CR-V 2.2L and 2.4L fours are widely available through K&N, Airaid, and AEM. And retailers such as Wal-Mart, Autozone and PepBoys keep these in stock. As a result, a performance air filter is a spectacular add on that will pay dividends in no time.
Custom Exhaust System - Another great add on is a performance exhaust system. Performance exhausts can be as simple as just replacing your existing muffler or changing your entire system, forward of the exhaust manifold. What you gain in return is a great sounding exhaust and better power and economy when the gases dispel easier. Flowmaster, Borla, and Magnaflow sell mufflers and bolt on kits that usually takes half a day to install using basic hand tools. There are also various exhaust systems for the Honda Pilot and CR-V models that come with warranties, look out for those as well. Don't leave a great sounding exhaust system off that list of goods to purchase for your SUV.
Some other great products to consider for your Honda Pilot or CR-V are engine management control modules for lowering automatic transmission shift points for enhanced fuel economy and power. Brake upgrades are not a bad choice either, simply replacing your existing rotors with a cross-drilled variety or slotted will go a long way in preventing brake fade and excessive heating. And another great upgrade is a conversion to either electric or water/gas hybrids. Especially with the rising cost of fuel these days, hybrids are making that return to stardom with its proven rise in gas economy. Plus the IRS will pay you tax credits for owning a clean fuel vehicle. For more information on how you can transform your Pilot or CR-V into a hybrid inexpensively, please visit my site link below.
