I have to say I am impressed with the results of my new Pilo. The car is smoother and more responsive in the low rpm range and so far seems to stuble a little less dramatically. We'll see tomorrow on a cold start what happens, but so far this was money well spent. Thanks again to the guys at Pilo for a good deal.

 

I'm scheduled to receive my intake tomorrow......have come across a thread questioning whether various intakes will pass emissions tests? What about the Pilo?

 

>>I'm scheduled to receive my intake tomorrow......have come across a thread questioning whether various intakes will pass emissions tests? What about the Pilo?
>>

There was a recent thread about a person passing (strict) California smog check with many mods. The only change he did was put the stock airbox back on. After you do the install once, it takes you literally 2-5 minutes to switch back and forth and i believe it's worth it if you want to ensure your car passes smog.

 

>>I'm scheduled to receive my intake tomorrow......have come across a thread questioning whether various intakes will pass emissions tests? What about the Pilo?
>>

how do u know when ur scheduled to recieve it?

 

In most states you only get check when your car is up for inspection. In NJ that happens 4 years after you bought the car.

 

Installed my intake today and.......wow! The engine is more throaty, the whine above 4K rpm's is fuller (I already had a green drop-in filter), accelleration is
steadier, the engine is smoother especially at lower rpm's. I still have a bit of a yo-yo between 1st-2nd gears, but it's very minimal most of the time and often not there at all. I enjoy driving my '02 MCS even more than before. This is really alot of
bang for buck....I'm a happy camper. Thanks, Pilo!

Also, I live in PA where emission inspections are yearly. I can easily put my drop-in
filter back for a day if I have to......no big deal.

 

im in SoCal when will mine come??

 

All intakes are on there way, I looked and the latest delivery that is scheduled would be on wednesday. So look foward to it!

 

I installed my new pilo racing intake on Thursday, and I would like say that I was really impressed with the quality of all the pieces.

The install went really easy, as there is only 4 screws and 1 clamp.

The intake looks good and it adds more personality to my mini. It also seems to have smoothed the throttle response at low revs. As for ultimate power I don't know, but it does feel better.

Thank You, Dan.

You've made a great piece.

94SwiftGT

 

still waiting for mine... where is it?!?!? ops:

 

^ Why don't you either PM Dan...or better yet, email him directly. Or even better than that, check the FedEx email that provided you with the ship date, tracking number, and anticipated delivery date. I got one of those and it was right on the money for delivery date. :smile: :smile: :smile:

 

As I am based in NJ, the people in Cali take a bit longer. What PM me your name and mailing city, and I'll give you the tracking info. The last Intakes look like they will be delivered tomorrow from my tracking info.

Let me know
Thanks
Dan
Pilo Racing

>>still waiting for mine... where is it?!?!? ops:

 

Having another sale any time soon?

 

Funny you mentioned that.. I have been entertaining the idea. Lets see if there is any interest first, then I will decide.

 

Dan,

Count me on a second one, for my new Mini.

 

What's the sound like on the Pilo compared to, say, an Alta? General concensus is that the Alta produces the sweetest supercharger sound. It seems like the difference in gains between intakes are close enough to make the decision hinge more on asthetics (sound) and price than performance.

 

You just drill holes in the plastic wall by the crowl space and you get that noise,
from what i read... not much more gain, but the fun factor is increased for those
that like their wine with their thrust.

 

I'm UP FOR A SALE

 

The sound is pretty much the same. The engine and supercharger will always produce the same sound, it may just be a volume issue. If you want the volume, do the cowl mod, and you will have plenty of volume.

 

Regarding Looks, What is the interest in Body color Intake shields?

 

That would be sweet. Indi Blue please!

Would that add cost?

 

That'd be the cat's ***, but sure could open up a lot of hassle for you. I can imagine it starting simple with single body colored shields, but you know inevitably somebody's going to want the Rampant Lion juggling three hackey sacks while smoking a Jamaican maduro and wearing rhinocerous underoos.

Or is that just me?

I'd be happy with just a sale on the standard-issue intake.

 

That would be awesome!

 

Cool - thanks, Dan. Is the cowl mod detailed on your site or here somewhere (I'll do a search here)? BTW - as much as I think body-colored engine parts is great, I don't think I'll find much in BRG so basic colors (red, blue, silver) would probably suffice.

Doug

 

The cowl mod is up on Randy's site. Or you can buy it at Mini-Madness for $39.00 http://www.mini-madness.com/index.as...ROD&ProdID=174