sorry about my chart, the spaces between the values disappeared after I posted.

Go to MatrixVibe.Net they have some dyno tests for both engines.Here goes the 2zz works harded at lower rpms.seems they are similarTorque 1ZZ 2ZZ2500 106 1043000 104 1063500 106 1084000 109 1094250 114-peak 1104500 112 1035000 108 1035500 104 976000 101 976500 91 1117000 - 116-peak7500 - 1088000 - 9...

I saw some "custom" seat covers on autoanythng.com. They were neoprene covers with different color centers.Has anyone had experience with them? I do a lot of mountain biking in the northest and expect an extremely muddy year.Also the had several seat styles, I am not sure what ours are con...

Speaking of SLP, Is there any more test results on their ram air hood. Last I knew that had not done any track testing on the horsepower.

I think about old school hot rods. If you got a big cam in your small block chevy it would have trouble idling. I have seen street rods that practically shudder at an idle and you can almost hear each piston fire. But when they get up in the rpm's they make big power.I think our cars would run on th...

quote:Just wondering what grade of fuel everyone uses. I've been using premium (92 Octane), but I have friends that keep telling me to use regular. Any advice or opinions???Definatly use the higher octane fuel. Most of todays cars are designed to run on 87 octane. But the higher compression design o...

I understand how those bolts hold the rocker shafts from rotating, but why does the variable lift stop working? Does something bind or do you lose oil pressure. From what I read the lift is actuated by oil pressure.I am also wondering what car these parts came out of. I have seen manufacturers make ...

I agree with QUIKAG, you should check out the SAE articles. If you really want to know how different the engines are study these papers. You can find them on MatrixVibe.Net under TechStuff.No one has mentioned that the 2ZZ has different liners?Also-- By no means does a GT "lug" at 80 mph. ...

Actually I had a loose grip on the shifter. The on ramp near my work is under construction and I was checking out the new jersey barriers, not paying close attention to my shifting.

I didn't want to admit this but it was too funny, I thought of this thread immediatly.I was getting on the highway today and ****ed from 2-3 with a littlr too much force. My hand slipped off the top of the shifter and I jammed my thumb on the dash and broke my thumb nail.( Homer "Doh")

Unfortunatly this stuff happens. I washed mine yesterday and found two chips in the right rear door. I can see how it happens, I have an active three year old boy. Once he opened my old Altima door smack into my tenants two week old red Taurus. I have to keep the child safety locks on to protect oth...

A trick I learned from dump truck drivers to get un stuck-fool the axle.When you sense some wheel spin, try feathering the brake pedal. This may work similarly ( is that a real word?) to traction control.I did it in my 93 Altima Se in deep snow. It worked well and got me home. The trick it the brake...

I have got quite a few " how do you like it" and " I'm thinking about getting one" since I got mine on 12/31/03.What I have been noticing is looks everyday by other drivers. Usually at stop lights, they are looking it over to see what it is.

quote:More efficient shifting would be if you change your co-ordination slightly. You would pull the stick to neutral, THEN apply clutch and shift into desired gear. I think my style is based on the same theory, both versions work well. Both also require quick and precise co-ordination of all three ...

If anyone is interested in how the 2ZZ-GE "high speed engine" was designed. Check out the Toyota-Matrix web site under specifications. It is quite technical, but has a lot of good info. The engine was designed with some help from Yamaha, motorcyles make up for a lack of displacement by inc...

I have been fooling around with my speed shifting to stay over 6000 rpms. I have a mechanical background and you do not need to fully depress the pedal to shift. When you push on the pedal the master cyl pushes on the slave cyl and starts dis-engaging the clutch from the flywheel. If you are driving...

On the gas thing, does anybody run 87/89 in thier Gt. When I got my car it had a ping upon 1st gear take off. I figured out that the dealer filled it with 87. With my first fill up of 93 the ping went away. the bad detonation is bad for rings,valve & plugs. In a T or SC would only aggravate thes...

My car is 26678, purchased off the lot. I had drove by the dealer all summer and fall, never to see a Vibe. My wife was home sick on the 30th of Dec and I took our 3yr old for a drive and spotted a Neptune GT. I drove a base & awd, but never a GT. After discussing it with a sick and groggy wife ...

I saw two frosties parked behind AAA, new student driver cars.Try learning on a GT, in the snow. Not sure what would burn more the clutch or the tires. HAHAHA

I got about 2 feet. I left work this afternoon and the car had a wicked vibration ( no pun intended) at 60, that only got worse. I pulled over a nd found that the snow packed in my rims had heated up a little and had all settled in at the bottom and re-froze. I used and ice scraper to clear it and i...

quote:I knew about the Vibe being built on the same frame as the Corollla, but it is not a Corolla. I'm not getting too high on the horse, I'm just saying that a Neon is still a Neon no matter what you do to it. .Sorry to burst your bubble but the first car I drove was a Matrix. It says "Coroll...

I agree with bellwiliam, Amsoil is not comparing apples to apples. It makes me skeptical when a company does comparisons like this. I strongly suggest testing your oil yourself. Prove to your self that you can extend the drain that far.If the manual says you can go 7500 mi, you can.Use OEM (Toyota/G...

My local dealer had 3 on the lot, 1 week after I bought mine they had five. Another dealer I go by usally they have one hidden in line. This weekend they had 5 out front on showcase. I think they are getting the hint that people are intrested. Another well known crappy dealer told me we don't keep t...

It took mr a while to get used to dropping to third or fourth, try it on your own first. You will be extremely red if you miss a shift or pick the wrong gear while racing.

I used to run a fleet of vehicles for a construction company. I sort of have an education in oil technology (mostly tier 2 emmission diesel). Oils only job used to be to lubricate, still is the main priority. The additives are the detergents to clean an engine, or prevent it from getting dirty. Don'...

I'm one who has a rattle in the pillar, but I only mentioned it because we were on the subject. Overall I am very happy with the car. Today I drove home in a foot of fresh snow, no problem. As with any stick car, keep the rpm's down and you can maintain good control. I would have liked to have an AW...

jake75- I stand corrected. Clumsy fingersMaybe I should have been a car salesman.

I am in the same boat with the GM points, I had $3000 towards any GM. find any car that will be a better deal and fun to drive than a Vibe GT. My Deal $21800 sticker -2250 gm employee discount -3000 gm card points -2000 gm year end incentive -500 gm card year end incentive $15850 plus tax & stuf...

I was taking the extended test drive in my Vibe GT, with both kids (3yo & 5mo). I figured that I should truly test out this car by going to the drive thru in McD's and get junior a bag of fries. There were two good reasons for this move 1) to see how easy it was to load food in at a drive thru 2...

The only thing I found annoying is the windshield pillar rattle. It gets noticable when it's cold (below 32f). I've noticed that if I hold it with my hand it goes away. I work for a Hitachi Equipment Dealer, in the service department. There is nothing more annoiying than the guy who complains about ...