Poor Man's Complete Performance Mod Guide for the 1ZZ-FE(Vib

1.8-liter VVTL-i (2ZZ-GE) and VVT-i (1ZZ-FE) engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, and performance tuning discussions
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Quote, originally posted by rmckinjr »Blue,Someone posted your thread in the http://www.MatrixOwners.com and you have some great information. I have a 05 Matrix, XR AWD (1ZZ) at this time the CAI is ordered and the pulleys you suggested. Before I order the headers what mods are needed for the AWD? Will my old exhaust bolt back up or do I need to have the CAT back system installed at the same time? Thanks for your post!Rob Hi Rob, Thanks! If you refer back to MO there is a thread with pics of the OBX header install on and AWD: http://matrixowners.com/index.php?showtopic=87386. Good Luck and let me know how it goes. I am curious about 2 things so I can add then to the info on the 1st page:1) How much louder is the car inside the cabin with this header?2) Did you notice much HP gains?Thanks,BrianPS - Welcome to GenVibe, BTW.
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Bump for the Noobs!
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Mod we need to sticky this write up
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What sugestions for a poor man performance for 03 GT?
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Quote, originally posted by supervibe »What sugestions for a poor man performance for 03 GT?Header, exhaust, port n polish TB or the Heads, run synthetic oil...
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Bump for the new guys
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Huh, for some reason the Camcon links are dead. I'll look for a new seller and get it fixed.
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This thread is like a DigiPet for you, Brian! Keep those links alive! One, if not THE, best thread(s) floating around here.
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It should be stickied!
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Okay, updated the Camcon link to a new site with a slightly higher price. But still the lowest I could find. Also, updated a bunch of other links and prices and had to remove one item as it no longer exists. K,Thx,bye.
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my wife is so gonna hate me. THANKS!! XD
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Quote, originally posted by Laserbeak43 »my wife is so gonna hate me. THANKS!! XDHaha! Your welcome.
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any other options to get a crank pulley. the one listed i cant get anyone to reply to my emails for price and purchase info?thanks
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Quote, originally posted by MadHatter »any other options to get a crank pulley. the one listed i cant get anyone to reply to my emails for price and purchase info?thanksYes, contact Evan on 9thGenCorolla: http://www.9thgencorolla.com/f...12125
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thanks, ill shoot him an email and see if he can help out.
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I emailed Evan, he not only had the pulley i needed but got me a belt too. good guy, i would certainly recommend him to others.
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Great! Glad to hear he hooked you up. Yeah, Evan's a good guy.
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This post has been my best friend for the last few hours here at work...been dreaming and now I'll be stir crazy for a while because it'll be a while before I get started. If you could pick one or two of the single best things to do to tide a person over for the least $...what would you suggest?
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Cheapest items that will make the biggest difference:Performance: SRI Intake & Catback Exhaust = $500*Handling: Lowering springs & Rear Sway bar = $300**assuming you install them yourself.(ps- Looks like I need to update some links/pics)
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Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »Cheapest items that will make the biggest difference:Performance: SRI Intake & Catback Exhaust = $500*Handling: Lowering springs & Rear Sway bar = $300**assuming you install them yourself.(ps- Looks like I need to update some links/pics)Well, I mentioned lowering to hubz, who said I need to chill, lol. My exhaust will not be on this poor man's thread, I'm pretty sure it's gonna run me 700 or more since I wanna do the dual, and I'm not backin down on that one. Guess that leaves the intake, is that silly to do on it's own? or go for it?
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THe SRI (Short Ram Intake) is a 30 minute job with 3-5 minute beer breaks.
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Quote, originally posted by CAMOGIRL »Well, I mentioned lowering to hubz, who said I need to chill, lol. My exhaust will not be on this poor man's thread, I'm pretty sure it's gonna run me 700 or more since I wanna do the dual, and I'm not backin down on that one. Guess that leaves the intake, is that silly to do on it's own? or go for it?No I ran only intake for a while, good mod. I had the TRD CAI, theres other cai's and SRI's. You'll need to decide which one will be better for you...
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Awesome Thread Blue Crush.... I started with handling first then went to power upgrades....
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i just finished the CAI, alternator, and crank pully's.. i have the throttle spacer sitting on the shelf but havent had the time to do the install yet. so far the one that i think added the most was the intake. on low end and take offs it does nothing but on the high rpm side you can feel the difference.
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Hello there can you please give me the wedside wheere you got this parts 380cc injectors'aem alt pulley fI cams thanks
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Hey all - I'm coming over from NGC - this thread is AMAZING. Thank you, for starters - you're truly a god.I was wondering if you could update us on where we could get the pulleys?I found the UR alt pulley for $78 at NOPI, making it a no brainer upgrade (which I'll be doing soon). The link is here:http://www.nopi.com/dsp_part_d...d=199That said, can you give us an update where we might find the Alutec crank pulley? Motorex appears to be long gone, and with NGC down, I don't know how to contact Evan (I don't even know what his SN was there).Thanks!
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Seems like they sell a set: http://www.nopi.com/dsp_parts....20Set Look about halfway down the page...$216.67
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Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »I updated all pricing, links and pictures in the first post. Hopefully people are getting some use out of this. I have virtually eveything on this list:Intake: GM Supercharger intake tube (quieter than a CAI or SRI, but an increase in hp and tq over stock)TB Spacer: Helix Power Tower PlusMuffler: Custom 2-1/4" exhaust (With Flowmaster Hushpower II and Walker Profit Mufflers)Pulleys: OEM Sized OBX Lightweight Alternator Pulley (same as the UR) & OEM Sized Lightweight Alutec Crank PulleyPerformance Chip: Power Enterprise CamconMy car is running awesome!!!! Great acceleration thru entire RPM range! sounds great too! I highly recommend following this list of mods if you are looking to get the most out of your mods for the least amount of money while staying natural aspiration.Hey BlueCrushI came across this thread when looking for things to do to my stock 1ZZ in my base (with XRS 6-speed swap) 2004 Matrix.I've been debating on whether or not to sell my car and go with something different, but for the time being I've decided to keep it going and in the meantime make it a little more fun to drive.I just ordered the throttle body spacer and Cosmo Racing CAI and look forward to installing both. This thread gave me hope for this little engine.Hoping to go FI next year.
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Autoplicity.com carries the base header for around $270. I'm ordering mine this week.
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Which of these items are not suited for an 04 base model vibe?
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xTiaanx wrote:Which of these items are not suited for an 04 base model vibe?
I have a 2004 base.

From the list I have all of stage 1 except the cat back (still debating the pros and cons), and all of stage 3.

Stage 2 may come at a later date, but, the gains on N/A don't outweigh the cost IMO.

My thoughts are do stage 1 and 3, then later, go stage 2 and boost.

The links are a bit dated, but, most, if not all, of the items are still available elsewhere online.
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What's the diameter on the 04 vibe exhaust? I'm thinking about glasspacking. would that add any horses?
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Does anyone know why this might be so cheap and if it's too good to be true for my 03 AWD Vibe?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/00-05-PONTIAC-V ... 32&vxp=mtr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It's a Crank pulley for $30 shipped. Any concerns about using this?
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Vaggeto wrote:Does anyone know why this might be so cheap and if it's too good to be true for my 03 AWD Vibe?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/00-05-PONTIAC-V ... 32&vxp=mtr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It's a Crank pulley for $30 shipped. Any concerns about using this?
Anyone have any advice on this one?
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A light weight pulley would be better. A light weight underdrive pulley I know nothing about.
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Anyone have the install instruction sheet for the Cosmo Racing CAI? I e-mailed them direct and apparently they only have paper copies in this digital age :roll:

Anyone install the CAI on their base Vibe? Just curious how much more involved it is to install. The SRI install looks pretty straight forward but for 2hp more gain, it might be worth the extra effort on the CAI install. Just can't see from the pic on their site where/how the filter terminates. I am thinking it goes thru the fender? Anyone have any pics of their install to show this?

Are there any negatives to going with the CAI over the SRI? Seems like pulling cooler air in from outside the engine compartment would be the way to go IMO.

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mntn-biker wrote:Anyone have the install instruction sheet for the Cosmo Racing CAI? I e-mailed them direct and apparently they only have paper copies in this digital age :roll:

Anyone install the CAI on their base Vibe? Just curious how much more involved it is to install. The SRI install looks pretty straight forward but for 2hp more gain, it might be worth the extra effort on the CAI install. Just can't see from the pic on their site where/how the filter terminates. I am thinking it goes thru the fender? Anyone have any pics of their install to show this?

Are there any negatives to going with the CAI over the SRI? Seems like pulling cooler air in from outside the engine compartment would be the way to go IMO.

Thanks - Mike
i run an sri on my vibe as installation and maintenance is easier....and my fender plastics have holes in them

check on matrixowners.com for installation how-to's if there arent any here...
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thebarber wrote:
mntn-biker wrote:Anyone have the install instruction sheet for the Cosmo Racing CAI? I e-mailed them direct and apparently they only have paper copies in this digital age :roll:

Anyone install the CAI on their base Vibe? Just curious how much more involved it is to install. The SRI install looks pretty straight forward but for 2hp more gain, it might be worth the extra effort on the CAI install. Just can't see from the pic on their site where/how the filter terminates. I am thinking it goes thru the fender? Anyone have any pics of their install to show this?

Are there any negatives to going with the CAI over the SRI? Seems like pulling cooler air in from outside the engine compartment would be the way to go IMO.

Thanks - Mike
i run an sri on my vibe as installation and maintenance is easier....and my fender plastics have holes in them

check on matrixowners.com for installation how-to's if there arent any here...
I was just looking at someone's pics of doing an Injen CAI install on their Matrix. I think I will stick with the SRI thinking at this time since the install is only 20-30 minutes from the sounds of it. Also, it seems like it would be "cleaner" for the filter up in the engine compartment rather than closer to the ground in the fender well.

Thanks for the info!

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Should the spacer and the SRI be installed at the same time or is there any advantage to doing the 1st mod, then the 2nd? Wasn't sure if some error codes would be thrown since "so much" was changing at once.
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After reading numerous other posts, I'm thinking that now would be a good time to replace the intake manifold gasket while everything is apart. Someone said the '03 1ZZ are prone to gasket failures.
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BlueCrush wrote:If anything, you should get your throttle body bored out from http://www.maxbore.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for $100. So you can allow more air flow into the engine.
So if the TB is bored out to match the spacer, what size is the port on the intake manifold? Wouldn't boring the TB be somewhat a waste of $ since there is still the restriction once the air gets to the intake manifold opening since it is smaller (assumed) than the bored TB and spacer? Just sayin....

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Interesting mpg increase after doing TB bore, SRI, IM gasket replacement, and Helix TB spacer. Details in this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=40494
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I found the THC4405 DC header here for $285 shipped:
http://www.streetsideauto.com/productha ... -1-thc4405" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Is the header and catback a "simple" bolt-on install or will it require a trip to the local muffler shop? My exhaust is starting to get a bit louder I have noticed so it might be time to start looking into this.
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I'm not sure about the header but the catback will require welding and pipe bending unless you buy a complete catback system. My custom 2.25" Catback installed was about $250.
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Salsa Guy wrote:I'm not sure about the header but the catback will require welding and pipe bending unless you buy a complete catback system. My custom 2.25" Catback installed was about $250.
Did you go with a Magnaflow muffler or something similar and is your piping stainless? I see the Magnaflow Catback system is $526? :shock:

So I am guessing 1 would:

1. Unbolt the exhaust from the original crappy OEM exhaust manifold and bolt the header in place (ok maybe not that simple with orig 122K mile rusty bolts).
2. Follow the Magnaflow instructions (assuming a Magnaflow system is going on) and cut/remove the stock exhaust from where the weld is at the entrance of the front resonator assy on back. Slide the Magnaflow system in place (using the u-bolt temporarily to get to the muffler shop). Then take the car to a muffler shop and have them weld it in place.

http://www.magnaflow.com/07techtips/pdfs/15759.pdf

Is there any advantage to also going with the Magnaflow SS catalytic converter while everything is torn apart?

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mntn-biker wrote:Is the header and catback a "simple" bolt-on install or will it require a trip to the local muffler shop? My exhaust is starting to get a bit louder I have noticed so it might be time to start looking into this.
The header is bolt on, here is an installation guide from our dear friends at MatrixOwners: http://matrixowners.com/index.php?/topi ... ix-1zz-fe/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

My oh my, is the DC header gorgeous. The stock one....well, at least it still LOOKS like an exhaust manifold.
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I saw that thread ^ later on this afternoon. Interesting write-up. Looks like it can be installed from the top and bolt right up to the stock exhaust. I wanted to post a question on there but I still have yet to receive my verification e-mail from the MO site.
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CARB exempt! I'm suddenly more interested (for I will be moving to Cali in the future, you see)
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So header and Magnaflow exhaust. Is there any benefit to replacing the OEM catalytic converter with 1 of Magnaflow's cats since everything is torn apart? Are the Magnaflow cats "more free flowing" or are they simply an OEM spec replacement?
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