new member 05 vibe base

[nightowl609]

i have a 2005 vibe base. ive done some work and still doing more by the day! love my vibe. has 291xxx miles still running strong!! thinking about buying a new motor and ticking it out then dropping it in. was actually wondering if I could put a 2zz in my vibe that has the 1zz? if anyone can help that woud be cool. btw its an auto

[tpollauf]

Welcome to GenVibe.. Glad to see you love your Vibe so much that you're willing to put a new engine in it and get another 300K miles out of it. Is the current engine internally worn out to where it will need replaced/rebuilt soon? What other things have you replaced? Owned it very long? Give us a brief history of the car and include pics also. Welcome

[korax234]

If you do a 2zz swap ditch the auto and put a manual trans in it.

The auto's gearing is terrible for the 2ZZ powerband. It would hit lift then go 1000rpms under lift
take a few seconds hit lift etc.

And you would need a 2zz ecu.

[vibrologist]

Welcome nightowl609!
I too have an 05 base, much lower mileage though and no mods under the hood except for the horn. Post a picture of your vibe and start a thread in the Garage. Also post your location in the signature. You might have some vibers nearby.

[vibenvy]

Welcome to GenVibe! As others have already said, definitely post some pictures of your Vibe when you get a chance !