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MonicaHSE

... Delivered, beautiful, not installed yet. 3. Some sort of 2.5" exhaust to finish off, magnaflow muffler for swag credit I suppose: not yet. 4. CAI: Injen one piece cut so the filter doesn't hit the fog light housing, installed. Suspension: 1. Eibach proline springs: installed. 2. Rear sway ...

Alexandre601

Il existe des produits pour nettoyer le MAF. Génial ! Samedi, j'ai prévu de nettoyer le filtre de mon CAI ainsi que mon MAF !! De plus, j'ai déjà le nettoyant pour freins... https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/924/MMDbhB.png https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/924/y4pJ7i.png ...

SlammedNiss

... I will say this. My 6-spd Matrix Xrs was the most fun I've ever had in a car I owned. Purchased new in March of 2002, I quickly added an Injen CAI and TRD exhaust, and I just loved the sounds coming from under the hood and out the tailpipe. After my motorcycle accident in 2009, I had to get ...

parsonsba6097

... manual. Anybody familiar with a company that is producing one? (Vibe GT; moon & tunes, six-disk in-dash changer, security) TRD Exhaust, Injen CAI, I have an eManual for 2008, can WeTransfer that to you if you want, send me your Email address eManual Vibe.jpg I would love to have a copy of ...

AZgl1800

... manual. Anybody familiar with a company that is producing one? (Vibe GT; moon & tunes, six-disk in-dash changer, security) TRD Exhaust, Injen CAI, I have an eManual for 2008, can WeTransfer that to you if you want, send me your Email address eManual Vibe.jpg

chromelampshade

... a lot of power. I wonder if the TRD supercharger kit would fit? That would be a perfect bolt on addition for some HP! if i could find one, trd sc, cai, standalone ecu, i would def see power gains. but i havnt found any for sale 😭. its okay ive went through all the stages of greif. i am now at acceptance ...

dale321

... ) and ever since it's been riding rough in idle, stalling every now and then and the CEL has been on.The dealership says that this is due to the CAI, and I think that's bull****, but they won't budge on it. They won't look at the car again until I take the CAI off.The big problem is that without ...

TYK97

... new air box? Unless there is a way to re-attached the snapped off plastic outlet. Thank you for the help and your pictures. I'm looking to get the CAI from Cosmo Racing so I may not replace this tubing. I'd need to check if the CAI even has a spot for it. My guess is that it does not. Is the vacuum ...

zbyers

STB is still on the car. Considering I'm looking to sell my car before the end of June I need to finish pulling everything off. The CAI and coils are posted on ebay, just never got around to updating this thread yet. As with a lot of these things, shipping is going to be high. The STB is ...

SlammedNiss

STB is still on the car. Considering I'm looking to sell my car before the end of June I need to finish pulling everything off. The CAI and coils are posted on ebay, just never got around to updating this thread yet. As with a lot of these things, shipping is going to be high. The STB is ...

FamilyXRS

I'm interested in the CAI and Strut tower bar.

zbyers

... through big puddles, then yeah, it's a possibility. A short ram intake is usually a better option, just for ease of maintaining the filter. With a CAI, you have to remove the headlight and better to get to the air filter since it drops it down behind the fog light. With a SRI, it essentially sits ...

SlammedNiss

... Tokico Blues Front Struts: https://i.imgur.com/otptM93.jpg LED Third Brake Light: https://i.imgur.com/XYwBCe6.jpg Injen CAI RD2075P: https://i.imgur.com/5XOq1dk.jpg DC Sports Carbon Steel Strut Tower Bar CSB1402: https://i.imgur.com/3tIDHsA.jpg Eibach Sportline Springs/Coils ...

zbyers

TBH, you're not going to gain anything from just headers or a CAI. As I always tell people, a CAI or SRI make my grandma car sound like her chihuahua when I come over :lol: But to answer your question, DC Sports makes a header for the Vibe/Matrix. Pay attention ...

zbyers

... is for the GT models, which is an extra air inlet for when you're romping on it to hit lift. I'm not finding a picture offhand and I have a CAI so I'm not of much use. I thought it connected towards on the throttle body to the block? I will take a look after work. all of my hose are there, ...

Salsa Guy

Don't waste time on CAI get an SRI and they'll run with no issues. Boost Gauge is simple either basic Analogue Gauge or electronic. I HIGHLY suggest an AFR gauge. Yea it's $200 but if something it's working right it'll let you know ...

scvibe04

... a used sc on my 04 vibe base. I already bought the correct plugs and thermostat, and replaced the cone oil. Just wondering if you are running a cai, what setup is the best? Also, if you have a boost gauge, which one do you have and how do you wire it in? And what kind of mileage are you getting ...

Vibester04

... is when I test-fit them on a nice day last weekend. Soon to come is a Tein S-Tech drop, and a few odds & ends under the hood, T/B spacer, CAI, engine cover etc. Proud to own a vibe, and have a significant other with a vibe as well!

vibenvy

Short of it: really really bad rain storm + flooding in area + CAI + hidden dip in road. : ( I still miss that car. The subie doesn't have all the cubbie holes the vibe had. Although the subie is faster overall, it doesn't have the little issues that made ...

russki1990

... Can't find it anywhere but did find a true metal short throw shifter for like 160.00. Found and ordered the same SRI you did. Keep in mind that CAI's get better and more consistent gains. There's a thread somewhere with links to an RSX dyno test with results for various setups. Like you, I'm ...

tribalman

Short of it: really really bad rain storm + flooding in area + CAI + hidden dip in road. : (
I still miss that car. The subie doesn't have all the cubbie holes the vibe had. Although the subie is faster overall, it doesn't have the little issues that made the vibe fun to drive.

Misanthrope

... Can't find it anywhere but did find a true metal short throw shifter for like 160.00. Found and ordered the same SRI you did. Keep in mind that CAI's get better and more consistent gains. There's a thread somewhere with links to an RSX dyno test with results for various setups. Like you, I'm ...

Slybee

... and gives sketchy redirects so they're both no longer really safe to browse. Anyways I have a 06 Matrix XRS. Right now just bolt on stuff. Injen CAI, Greddy DTM, ECU reflash so my lift is at 5800 and redline 8500, and 05/06 Corolla XRS front bucket seats (my interior has the same green centers ...

jolt

There are other posts on this forum that CAI installs have caused issues and have resulted in CEL. I remember one recently where the user finally gave up, converted the car back to stock intake plumbing and put the aftermarket intake up for sale. ...

fst

... drop-in filter and it ran 100% fine. I thought I read somewhere either on here or the fb group that some 2zz are that sensitive on the type of SRI/CAI?

morrisangelo

... is a difficult one to fix. I have the new tensioner w/gasket. - check engine light stays on (does not affect car in any way). Previous owner had CAI on it, I went back to a stock, correct GT airbox. Not sure if I ran the hoses properly, but I think this may be the culprit - some slight body damage ...

jayoldschool

There are other posts on this forum that CAI installs have caused issues and have resulted in CEL. I remember one recently where the user finally gave up, converted the car back to stock intake plumbing and put the aftermarket intake up for sale. That's where I would start...

vibrologist

I guess what is confusing about running a CAI is because I got this off of this site: viewtopic.php?f=12&t=19315. Why does this come up if it doesn't work? maybe it works with the E-manage parts by Greddy that are listed there as well. I ...

KingKrab65

... left static, that's not much fun. I am surprised that there isn't a tune program that would alter this. I guess what is confusing about running a CAI is because I got this off of this site: http://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=19315. Why does this come up if it doesn't work? ...

vibrologist

... this seems to be happening, what difference would it make to the MAF (or computer) if the sensor was in the standard air intake tube or the larger CAI? That's the point: at start up it does NOT use the MAF sensor . It assumes it gets a breeze through the factory straw but it really gets a storm ...

KingKrab65

... this seems to be happening, what difference would it make to the MAF (or computer) if the sensor was in the standard air intake tube or the larger CAI? The temperature and humidity level would be the same in both, I would think. The limited amount of cold air moving through in the quick start response ...

vibrologist

... Resetting the computer will not help your situation because the preset data are not affected. Go back to a stock TB, my friend. You can try the CAI with the stock TB. If that does not work go back to the stock intake as well.

KingKrab65

and added a CAI That could be the problem. I am not saying it is. If you still have the original snorkel put it in. Sometimes the airflow hits the MAF sensor different enough to fool the sensor. That's a thought. I had the throttle ...

TarnishedSilver

Thank you so much! Now that she's getting old she will eventually turn into a project car. Before the CAI install the air filter wasnt changed for about 4 years! so up next may be the DC-Sport 4-2-1 header.

vibrologist

and added a CAI

That could be the problem. I am not saying it is. If you still have the original snorkel put it in. Sometimes the airflow hits the MAF sensor different enough to fool the sensor.

ehoff121

Welcome to genvibe! Thanks for such a detailed first post!

KingKrab65

... gasket, the IAC and gasket, throttle body and gasket, PCV and hose, cleaned the MAF sensor, replaced all spark plugs and coil packs, and added a CAI. The check engine light does come on with the key in the on position. I ran the OBD II scanner last night and it rang up a P0300 with each cylinder ...

TarnishedSilver

now that i've had it for a little while, this thing is AWESOME!

TarnishedSilver

Thanks! This thing was such a pain in the (removed) to install. I learned to install short tube first, finagle the whole assembly in while attempting to wrestle it on to the vibration dampener. holy crap that took it out of me! Anywho, Here is the final result. The idle is a bit low but I need to le...

tpollauf

First off, Welcome to GenVibe

Secondly do NOT remove the screen which is a safety for catching any potential large debris from entering the engine. You never see it anyways so leave it be. Third, give your engine bay an well needed bath

TarnishedSilver

Hey all, thanks for allowing me to join this awesome community. I am just taking some pictures of my Cosmo Racing CAI install. Currently waiting for UPS to get here so I'll update as I go along. So far I have taken off the stock intake setup. https://i.imgur.com/ruXGTf8.jpg now ...

MountainVibe

The latest - a new-to-me K&N cold air intake! Bought it for $190 CAD / $150 USD. Planning on swapping in an AEM filter before long. Pretty happy with the responsiveness and bit of extra HP at higher RPMs.

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fst

... some royal purple 75w-90 gear oil to change the trans. I'm going to try and not let the modbug bite me on this vehicle, but I may just add a CAI and call it a day. looks like the only other forum that's active for the 2zz is on the Toyota forum. not much activity is going on the celica forum. ...

MountainVibe

Thanks. Will check out that filter if I get the CAI. My $190 CAD / $153 USD offer was refused so now I wait...

SeattleJeremy

... Corolla, but none specifically for the 09 Vibe/Matrix. The Corolla engine bay should be really similar, but might not be identical. I got an Injen CAI from Amazon for my '03 Vibe. I ended up cutting 2" off of the filter end in order to make it fit. No big deal just a few extra minutes trying ...

vibenvy

This K&N SRI will work on your Vibe. We have had K&N SRIs on both our 09 GTs for 6+ years now without issue. Personally, I'm leery of CAIs because of the risk of hydrolock, but if you truly want a CAI, any intake that fits an 09-16 Corolla should fit your Vibe.

KingKrab65

... Corolla, but none specifically for the 09 Vibe/Matrix. The Corolla engine bay should be really similar, but might not be identical. I got an Injen CAI from Amazon for my '03 Vibe. I ended up cutting 2" off of the filter end in order to make it fit. No big deal just a few extra minutes trying ...

ProHitman2062

I bought a new CAI for my 09 pontiac vibe 2wd, 1.8L and doesnt fit. It was a spectre intake that autozone said would fit. Haven't put it in yet but from the looks of its, it wont fit. It says it fits a 2012 camaro...

Need help on finding a CAI that will fit, please help.

Ugetmyvibe

... from a family friend for $1000. Ill quite rambling and get to it. Does anybody have any specific recommendations for what to get? I already know CAI and exhaust, but are there any headers out there that fit? I used to have a Honda/Acura, so I'm kinda spoiled with bolt ons in the past? Also, is ...

KingKrab65

I replaced my intake manifold, throttle body, and added a CAI on my '03 Vibe. After assembly, I let the Vibe run for approximately 15 minutes for the MAF to relearn. The RPM's in Park are still high, in the 1,400 range. When in Drive, the idle is in the ...

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