This guide is for the cost conscious modder. Total parts cost is under $2000. These are mainly for the '03-'04 Vibe Base & '03-'06 Vibe AWD with the Cable Throttle. The Pulleys, Mufflers, Camcon apply to all years of Base & AWD Vibes.
STAGE I:(8-10hp gained/freed up at the wheels)
Intakes: -
Base & AWD
Cosmo Racing Cold Air Intake (CAI) -
http://www.cosmoracing.com/pro...d=409 -
$120.50 + shipping
Cosmo Racing Short Ram Intake (SRI) -
http://www.cosmoracing.com/pro...d=792 -
$95.50 + shipping
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Header
DC SPorts Header #THC4405 -
BASE ONLY -
http://neverenoughauto.com/ind...57112 -
$305 Shipped
Will work with '03-'08 Base Vibes - Bolt on - Direct Fit.
OBX Header -
AWD ONLY -
http://www.amazon.com/OBX-Head...L35RS -
$175 + shipping
Will work with Vibe AWD(It's been proven to work w/minor modifications)
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Throttle Body Spacer:
Helix Power Tower Plus -
http://wheelskin.com/spe-97185.html -
$76.99 Shipped
- with $10 off discount - Code: SSGEN0506 <= Discount code not working as of 1/25/11
Install Instructions:
http://www.streetandperformanc...5.pdf
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Exhaust:
AWD
Requires a custom exhaust only. 2-1/4" piping, Magnaflow high-flow cat, Flowmaster Hushpower II (in place of resonator) & Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler (largest possible) will give you the best "quiet" performance possible. Cost =
$500 +/- Use a custom local shop in your area for best possible price.
Vibe Base
Magnaflow Catback Exhaust -
http://www.exhaustdealer.com/p...=6477 -
$324 shipped
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Pulleys:(w/o underdriving any accessories) -
Base & AWD
Unorthodox Racing Lightened Alternator Pulley -
http://www.unorthodoxracing.co...30712 -
$104 + shipping
Alutec OEM Sized Lightened Crank Pulley -
http://www.motorexonline.com/crankpulleys.html -
$200(+/-) + Shipped
(You will have to e-mail them to get current pricing and how to order.)
EDIT: Also check with Evan on 9thGenCorolla:
http://www.9thgencorolla.com/f...12125
Note: These pulleys used together will allow you to use the oem belt as both pulleys are the same diameter as stock. Also these pulleys do not produce hp gains, they free up existing horsepower to the wheels that is lost due to the heavier oem pulleys.
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After you have your Stage I mods done then it is time to get the most out of those mods.
STAGE II:(5-8hp gain w/base tune & 8-12hp gain with dynotune at the wheels)
Performance Chips:
Power Enterprise Camcon:
Air/Fuel & Intake Cam Controller -
http://www.street-power.com/poencaforvvf.html -
$399.00
Camcon Info:
http://www.powerenterpriseusa....n.htm
You can use the Power Enterprise recommended base settings for the 1ZZ-FE:
http://www.powerenterpriseusa....E.pdf
Boomslang Harness for Camcon -
http://www.boomslang.us/camcon.htm -
$199 + shipping
This will allow for plug-n-play capability and it comes prewired for the Camcon.
(note: above pic is only a representation of what the prewired harness will look like, it is not that actual one you would get.)
Unichip:
Piggyback engine management computer -
JUST FOUND OUT THAT IT IS STILL AVAILABLE THRU UNICHIP AS OF 2/26/10. Call: 1-866-UNICHIP -
$492+ shipping
E-manage:
Fuel Management and Ignition timing -
http://www.greddy.com/products...anage/ -
$200+ (used on Ebay)
<= GReddy Website not working as of 1/25/11
Boomslang Harness for e-manage -
http://www.boomslang.us/emanage.htm -
$279
This will allow for plug-n-play capability and Each PnP harness is wired with main, injector, and ignition wiring for the E-Manage.
(note: above pic is only a representation of what the prewired harness will look like, it is not that actual one you would get.)
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STAGE III: (What good are power mods without better handling?)
Suspension: -
Canuck Motorsports Lowering Springs -
Base & AWD -
$150 + shipping
http://www.canuckmotorsports.c...oyota (buy under Matrix and specify 2WD or AWD)
Progress Rear Anti Sway Bar #62.2150 -
BASE ONLY $174 shipped
http://neverenoughauto.com/ind...64723
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STAGE IV: (Need a little more power for just a little more money?)
Forced Induction - (Install and use at your own risk)
Zex Safe Shot EFI Universal Nitrous System -
Base & AWD -
$285 + shipping
http://www.atlanticspeed.com/p...=6178
An affordable option to gaining 15 to 35 instant horsepower, and it installs in less than an hour. It is a dry nitrous kit. It is upgradeable to a a Zex wet nitrous kit to gain 55-75hp. Comes with a 5lb tank. Nitrous fill costs $5 per lb in my area. So $25 per tank to fill. Cost to fill in your area may be more $$.