lol this is sad but as of 2 days ago it came to my attention that spark plugs need to be gapped to get peak performance, or so i heard.... if so, whats the size gap i need, or where can i go to find it. also what point would it serve? i have a standard 5 spd base vibe 2004. please advise. thanks

Hello everyone, its me again, my car is a 04 base vibe, standard trans. i use 91 octane fuel cause i like to think it makes a difference my problem however is lately it seems like im burning gas faster, for example usually when i fill up i can go 50 miles before the gauge even drops below the full m...

Wow, u all have gave me much to think about, now the only thing that remains....other then my cash.. is if i get a turbo or SC and what brands. Any thoughts? Basically looking for best performance boost without killing the whole bank and blowing up my engine. 2004 base 5 spd manual.

heh, well to avoid all the flyin kicks i will say that atm i cant buy it cause of $$$ issues, lol, but i do wanna save for it, if its not a accident waiting to happen.

Hello, i want to get the SC 4 my base standard transmission vibe but im not sure if i should, i have heard that getting a aftermarket SC or even turbo kills the engine life, that the engine wasnt built to handle the stress cause it didnt come stock with it, can anyone shed any light on the issue?

i went ahead and got some CRC MAF sensor cleaner, it seems to idle better but still drops ocasionally...heh goofy question but how do i clean the TB? thx

I dont remember it idling any lower then 900 when i 1st bought it from the dealer stock.

Hello all, i have a 04 base model vibe 5-spd standard. The only upgrades i have on it is a Ingen CAI and a magnaflow exhaust with a 2.5 inch pipe diameter. When im at an idle i notice my engine idles as low as 500, nvr higher then 1000 tho. It even idles low enough to spudder at times, but never sta...

I own a base 04 vibe 5 speed wirth a Ingen CAI and a Flowmaster exhust system from the Cat. back. Currently i have the OEM cat. on my car, it works just fine but, am i robbing myself of HP by not gettin a "performance" or "high-flow" converter? Please advise. I am open to all sug...

I have a 04, 5 speed standard, base model vibe, a CAI and a full cat-back exhaust system at 2.25". i have been using 91 octane in my car for at least 20k and now cause gas is too uber expensive i have gone to the cheap junk, i notice that at higher speeds my engine RPM's are lower by 100-200 an...

I wanna have a booster of sorts installed in my car, im not sure if i should go with a turbo or SC, i like to speedrace when i can but at the same tim ei want something thats not gonna make he homeless from no money, i know some of you have gotten SC and maybe a tubo or few, i have a 04 base 5-speed...

Well guys im gettin an exhaust system tomorrow, at 2.25 piping the only question remains go with flowmaster or magnaflow, anyone have either one? Im not sure if one is truely better for more power or not? please advise.

I have no idea about a performance chip, i hear they are good and worth the buy, but have no idea how they work or what exactly they truly do to make the car more powerful. Does anyone have a chip in there cars? Have you noticed anything in ur car? What type of chip should i get?

ok cool, i know magnaflow sells different series, what series should i get for best performance and is it gonna sound like a rice burner, also was the performance noticable, the CAI was, but not much, and lastly (sorry for all the questions btw^^) should i go from the catt converter back with the ne...

I bought a CAI about 4-5 months ago and have noticed nice performance, i have a 2004 5 speed standard transmission vibe base model and im not sure what would be the best for an exhaust system, what type, the pipe size etc, PLEASE HELP ME OUT >.< thx ^^

Woot i just installed my CAI, thx for all the help with installation instructions ^^ one thing im still not sure about though is, i've heard that the car takes additional time after the CAI is installed to fully adapt to the intake. (not talking about the 15-20 idling time used to fix CEL problems) ...

I just got my Ingen CAI in the mail today and the instructions are very bad i cant understand half of it cause of the black and white pictures, and the other half i cant see. Please i need any installation help possible, id rather not install it without fully knowing what to do.

Hmm, that is odd, i got a 04 5-speed and when i start up on a cold morning ex. 60F it idles at 3k for a few min then gradually lowers to 800 rpm, usually all i have to do it drive for 2 min or so and its idleing normal.

I have the 2004 base vibe and im gettin an Injen CAI, ive been told in the past that CAI can suck up water especially in puddles, so i was wondering of i should go out and buy a water bypass valve and get a hydro shield, i already have the Heat Shield/Splash Guard, also as a side note if anyone has ...

Another thing confuses me as well....noob to cars btw between Injen and Aem which is better, also if i have a cai, by the time the cool air reaches through the longer pipe to my intake manifold wouldnt the air be warm?

Thanks for the warm welcome ^^ ive heard something about the car needing time to adapt to the CAI? is this true?

I have a 5-speed 04 vibe base model with no mods of any kind, i currently have a factory box with a K&N rectangle air filter, i want to get a better intake but i can't think of which way to go for the best performance boost, cold air or short ram air, or just keeping the factory box and remove t...