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by Lucky42
Tue May 14, 2013 9:52 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 69-8601tr on base model
Replies: 6
Views: 689

Re: 69-8601tr on base model

05 vibe base model

denso aftermarket says the upstream o2 is an a/f sensor, it is 4 wire so i a$$ume its wideband

everything seemed pretty snug, so many other things need attention, don't think i'm going to get back to this for a while....
by Lucky42
Thu May 09, 2013 8:00 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 69-8601tr on base model
Replies: 6
Views: 689

Re: 69-8601tr on base model

oh, and if you hadn't heard "Torque" for droid o.s. is the most amazing app ever.
by Lucky42
Thu May 09, 2013 7:57 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 69-8601tr on base model
Replies: 6
Views: 689

Re: 69-8601tr on base model

FAIL........

sensor data while driving shows engine hits over 50:1 a/f ratio at wide open throttle, before WOT actually. instantly throws code. stock parts are back in. does the Cosmo intake have a smaller tube, or a bigger pcv provision, or what?
by Lucky42
Thu May 02, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 69-8601tr on base model
Replies: 6
Views: 689

Re: 69-8601tr on base model

Thanks for the compliment, but apparently, too soon. car threw p0171 last night. lean. obviously it's running lean from the giant new filter. unfortunately the ecm can only make so many adjustments before it throws the code. gonna clear the code to see if it'll make more adjustments; car is 20k over...
by Lucky42
Sun Apr 28, 2013 4:42 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 69-8601tr on base model
Replies: 6
Views: 689

69-8601tr on base model

Told you guys I had it figured out, took me a while to actually getting around to it; full time job and a 2 year old...... Anyway, here's pics and a brief write up: Items needed besides your k&n kit (1) 5/8" silicone 90 degree elbow (1) 3/4" to 1/2" PEX reducing coupling (1) 2.5&q...
by Lucky42
Thu Apr 04, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: good Vibe-rations
Replies: 8
Views: 865

Re: good Vibe-rations

long story short, hostile workplace, no regard for laws and fire codes, so I emailed some photos to the fire Marshall.
by Lucky42
Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:04 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: good Vibe-rations
Replies: 8
Views: 865

Re: good Vibe-rations

oh yeah, if forcing the 3/8" hose onto the 1/2" fitting is a little too difficult, boil some water and dip the hose in it to warm it up so it'll slide right on. the 5/8" elbow is just nicely snug on the 3/4" pex fitting.
by Lucky42
Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:00 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: good Vibe-rations
Replies: 8
Views: 865

Re: good Vibe-rations

Thanks for the interest guys. No time this past weekend to work on the intake; had to do a brake job on it because one of the calipers stuck. I am not currently employed in an automotive field, but have held ASE certification in the past. After reading many threads about the K&N typhoon on the b...
by Lucky42
Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:19 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: good Vibe-rations
Replies: 8
Views: 865

good Vibe-rations

hello hello. long time reader, first time poster. bought a 05 2wd base vibe 2 years ago for my wife, been checking in randomly for info since. friends call me lucky; live in southern New England. finally registered because I keep seeing people asking about CAI's for 05-08 base model. I've got THE an...