CAI installed on 2005 base vibe

[666vibe]

For any '05'ers out there, I just installed the Cosmo AWD 2005 CAI onto my base vibe. It wasn't too tough. I decided to tap a hole and extend the smog vacuum line into the cai pipe. And I had to bend the vibra-nut attachment because it was off location.

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[666vibe]

Pic of where the filter resides.

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[Raven]

Good job I assume you added the 80° elbow on the end. You might want to make some kind of shield to deflect the water when driving in heavy rain. It might save small animals and birds from being sucked onto the filter too.

[666vibe]

Well, the pic is with the air dam piece out. That piece is solid, so I don't suspect much water to hit the filter. The 90 degree bend comes with the kit.

[Mavrik]

that bend is new and rather cool Nice. Hows it sound and feel to you? I loved mine.

[wicked1981]

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik »that bend is new and rather cool Nice. Hows it sound and feel to you? I loved mine.Yeah I dont have that bend it would be nice so it wouldnt be right on top of the fog light connector plug.

[666vibe]

The filter is a tight fit to the radiator frame, but that is easily bendable by hand. With the Magnaflow and the CAI, the car is much more fun to drive. Definitley more responsive and zippy. Plus the engine bay looks better too. I'm really hoping for a little more MPG too, because I drive a lot of miles for work.

[Pelicn]

That cai is listed for a AWD version vibe. I've got a base 2005 FWD, do you Know if that will fit?

[Raven]

666vibe installed it on a base Vibe, read the first post.

[mikey00]

Keep us posted on the MPG. I am interested in installing CAI and would be interested in increased MPG or any other info. I am not sure why Cosmo just lists 05 CAI for AWD. I have an email in to them asking why, I will post when they respond.

[Thewhite]

Quote, originally posted by 666vibe » The 90 degree bend comes with the kit.that is really good, 'cauze it will make it easier, and less time, to remove/put back the air filter for cleaning. I have to remove the battery and unscrew it to be able to remove it on my '03... I'm thinking cutting it during this winter, it would make my life easier nest summer...

[666vibe]

I've tracked every tank of gas since I got my vibe. MPG usually hovers around 30 with city driving. I installed the CAI and magnaflow in early April. You can see a definite jump in MPG at that time. But it's not a lot. My best mpg is 33.8 all highway, but I drive agreessive for sure.Boy 1st gear on these vibe's is really weak!

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[Raven]

Quote, originally posted by Thewhite »that is really good, 'cauze it will make it easier, and less time, to remove/put back the air filter for cleaning. I have to remove the battery and unscrew it to be able to remove it on my '03... I'm thinking cutting it during this winter, it would make my life easier nest summer... I cut 3" off mine ('04) this spring when I cleaned it. I can now remove and replace the filter without removing anything else. Also the intake pipe does not go way down inside the filter which should further improve the airflow. It seems to be a bit louder also which to me is a good thing.

[Thewhite]

Quote, originally posted by Sunny » It seems to be a bit louder also which to me is a good thing.Sweet!!!!

[mikey00]

I sent Cosmo Racing an email asking why the CAI for 05 Vibe was only listed for AWD and not base. Here is there reply:"We are still working on the intake for the Vibe; the headlight is blocking the path of the piping. Please check back with us in shortly."