The elimination of the typical third connector to hold the variable resistor is a great version as it's another item less likely to fail or have issues with down the road in my opinion.
Can't believe how compact the product is, installation time under a minute, hood up to hood close.
Acceleration from speeds where the ECO would typically be active is zero delay in response, no shuttering at all now, no crazy downshift anymore, all smiles
At cruising speeds the engine just purrs now with the ECO shut off, all smiles
Braking at speeds where ECO would typically be active is so much better, just smiles
I anticipate no more oil loss and no more oily spark plugs, I expect the life quality of the engine oil to be extended as well.

We're now actively seeking a clean low miles pre owned 2006-10 Pilot to add to our family fleet of vehicles and the Max Muzzler will definitely go in!
Maxud, Thank you very much for filling our order on Monday and it hitting our doorstep yesterday all the way in Dallas, nothing like a wife getting a new car!:coolio::coolio:

 

How about a new younger wife and a new car?

:stupid:

nothing like a wife getting a new car!:coolio::coolio:

 

Max,

Any chance you can slap on the potentiometer on to a pug that plugs into VCMuzzler II? Send me my discounted pricing via PM please.

 

Dv,
there is not a technical reason why I can't do it, but Verbatim uses 05 style plug for the resistor plug. I only got the 07+ style plugs this time around.
I know this may not sound optimal, but I suggest you sell your VCM muzzler, they still fetch a pretty penny and buy my version.

I would also have to play around with insulating the resistor. I use heat shrink and liquid tape to insulate my version, and it should be pretty resilient.

 

Just ordered some old style (Ody 05-06) and Older Pilots (06-08) plugs to make different variety of muzzlers.
I will also experiment with VCM muzzler 2 compatible plug to change out fixed resistor for variable.
These wont be ready until beginning of July.

 

I volunteer my VCMuzzler II to test your attachment when its ready.

 

Max,

You have PM.

 

As promised, I made a variable resistor VCM Muzzler compatible plug. It should be sturdy enough, all connections are weather sealed and soldered.
Pictures attached. Make sure you existing VCM Muzzler plug looks like connector in my pictures.

If you want it, it would be $35 shipped in USA. Contact via PM to order. I will be custom making these "to order", so expect shipping within 2 days vs 1 day
on muzzler clone. I also can make a Muzzler clone for 05-06 Ody with variable resistor, also "to order" as these are far less popular.

I wish more people commented here on my actual product, but alas, first batch is all gone and no complaints so far. Just shipped one to Sweden!
Second batch of connectors arrived so the 07+ Max Muzzlers are available for immediate shipment.

 

As promised, I made a variable resistor VCM Muzzler compatible plug. It should be sturdy enough, all connections are weather sealed and soldered.
Pictures attached. Make sure you existing VCM Muzzler plug looks like connector in my pictures.
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If you want it, it would be $35 shipped in USA. Contact via PM to order. I will be custom making these "to order", so expect shipping within 2 days vs 1 day
on muzzler clone. I also can make a Muzzler clone for 05-06 Ody with variable resistor, also "to order" as these are far less popular.

I wish more people commented here on my actual product, but alas, first batch is all gone and no complaints so far. Just shipped one to Sweden!
Second batch of connectors arrived so the 07+ Max Muzzlers are available for immediate shipment.

I bought your original for my '05. It has the 100 ohm resister, but since I'm in Phoenix I need a 120 ohm resistor so I ordered one from Verbatim as well. I use yours in the winter and his over the summer. Both work great!

 

Been using the Max Muzzler for about 1,200 miles without major issue.

Some fine tuning may be required but it is a simple adjustment of the dial (while it is cool).

Fast shipment and easy to install.

 

I'm running one of these on a friend's 09 Pilot. He needed a resistor value in between the blue and the red so he moved the VCMuzzler to his 2013 Ody and bought one of these for his Pilot. I installed it, warmed up the vehicle and just set the resistor to just a couple of degrees above where it was with the VCMuzzler. It's been working flawlessly. It's actually nice to be able to adjust them when doing diagnostics and PCM resets & relearns, which I had to do since I replaced all his O2 sensors.

 

Hello Max, Sent PM 7/2. Sent Payment and address. Looking forward to receiving.

 

I got my Max Muzzler a few days ago. It took 4 days to Sweden, that was good. I am very pleased with how easy it was to choose the size of the resistance that I want.

I put it on 100 ohm and it turned out good. I may have to change the setting when there are winter and minus degrees. I do not know yet. But because it's so easy to change, that's no problem
Thank you Max for a quick smooth transaction of a Muzzler that works great.

 

Paid for 7/13, in mail 7/14, delivered/installed 7/15. Package had a chart and zip tie.
44/82ohms, 49/90ohms, 52/100ohms, 60/110ohms, 63/120ohms (for future reference). (91400K)

Install was very simple. Unplug original connector, plug in new section, plug in the original connector.
Very easy on the 2012 the plug is in the open, unless you have huge fat hands, it's pretty simple.

Toughest part was to figure where to zip tie, I used the intake.
Pictures can be found here for the plug: http://www.odyclub.com/forums/52-20...52-2005-2010-odyssey/234113-vcm-better-way-disable-post1314842.html#post1314842

Took it for a quick drive, brought the engine up to temp, noticed the needle now sits at the bottom of the temperature bulb vice the bottom of the first bar. ECO light never came on. Drove around did about a 10 mile drive. No apparent issues and seem to be working as advertised.

Unit seems well made, and a reasonable price including shipping, no resistors to mess with or concern about losing. Great improvement. I'll post a follow up after I have some miles.

 

Hello Max, PM sent today, 7/19/17. Thanks!

 

replied.

 

Another satisfied customer here! I ordered one last week from Max for my 2006 Touring. I received it yesterday in the mail nicely packaged with a list of resistance values and settings. It was preset to 100 Ohms (I live in Ohio). I had it installed in 30 seconds and took it for a test drive. The temp gauge was just one notch below the normal at full operating temperature and the ECO/VCM did not initiate once during my test drive. I'm happy with the product. Good price and quick service!

Thanks Max!

 

I installed Max's Muzzler on my 2018 Odyssey with only 37 miles on the odometer. So far I've put 800 miles on the van with no problems. Since the van is new, still "breaking-in" and I have no previous history of fuel economy prior to the Muzzler, it's hard for me to say how it's affected MPG. What I can tell you is that it's getting 18.5 mpg "in town" and just did 25.6 mpg on a 450 mile highway trip at 80 mph in 100 degree heat with the Muzzler.

 

You did the right thing by installing it early. Your engine got a good "break in." I did the same on my 2017 van.

 

would love one for a 2005. Please let me know if you make one. Thanks!

 

yes, I make it and have it ready to ship, I sent you a pm

 

Maxud was very quick to respond - was shipped out the same day I think. Very pleased, can't wait to get it! Thanks Max!

 

Greetings from a long time looker..
This is a great site. Y'all have answered all my questions and problems on my 2010 Touring
without me having to ever post a question. Currently have 84,000 miles on this sweet ride.
I installed the VCM clone muzzler from MAXUD 3 weeks ago. Now I am one of the lucky owners that never had serious problems with VCM but I'm not comfortable with the possible problems
the VCM does long term all. Oil fouling plugs, ring problems and so on.
Now I have full power all the time and no ECO light has shown up even with the hot days we
have here in Tulsa Oklahoma.
Let's just say I had a lifetime of automotive experience and it's nice to find a product that
actually works as advertised.
I am looking forward to many more miles with this product.

 

Max and all, I have one of Max' muzzlers on my 10 Ody which we have enjoyed since May and had to do the same to our 06 Pilot.
I haven't gotten the Ody on an interstate roadtrip to document new MPG numbers but I just did with the Pilot and would like to share with everyone how it went.
With our new to us 06 Pilot (VCM muzzler just installed) (90,000 on the odometer) just took a road trip to Claymont Delaware from Dallas along the north route thru Texarkana,Little Rock,Memphis,Nashville.
We recorded a low of 21.68 MPG to a high of 24.7 MPG going East.
During our family visit in the Delaware valley we took single day trips to Atlantic City, Perkasie PA,Cape May NJ, driving around South Jersey,Wilmington DE and south Philly.
We recorded a low of 20.97 MPG to a high of 24.99 MPG.
The trip west home from Claymont Delaware to Dallas I chose the south route for a change of scenery which visits Chattanooga,Birmingham,Jackson and Shreveport TX.
We recorded a low of 23.21 MPG to a high of 26.33 MPG.
I honestly didn't know what to expect from all 6 cylinders firing 100% all the time at highway speeds but I would have to say I am pleased with the findings of this trip.
I'm going to assume that the above sea level elevation changes on the routes had some to do with the MPG fluctuations.
By referencing the oil dip stick during the fuel stops no oil was consumed during this 3,600 mile round trip and the oil retained it's color like I just changed it the day before we departed.:coolio::coolio:

 

thanks for update SuperDutyDiesel,
glad my muzzler clones are working for you, just a point of clarification, you are running my Max muzzler on 06 Pilot and not Verbatim version.

 

Yes sir the Max Muzzler is what I have installed on both the 10 Ody and 06 Pilot

Aside getting great mileage, not losing oil anymore assures me of a better engine health wise.

 

I installed this product on my 2011 Honda Odyssey, and it's been working well.

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Got mine yesterday. Installed immediately and its been working well. Glad to go down from red resistor to orange equivalent on this dial.

 

Surgeon got the very first VCM muzzler compatible plug with variable resistor!

 

Update. Its been working great so far, no issues! I did forget to tell the wife to let me know if the light comes on so I can adjust the value.

 

Mine has been installed for almost week. Working great. A lot less vibration.

 

Ordered mine last week, received it last week, but van doesn't go in for TSB repair till Wednesday. I'm thinking it will go on this weekend or early next week.