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moondawg
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performance enhancement

Post by moondawg »

I am in the market for a new vehicle.I have narrowed the choices down to three of them.Vibe AWD,Honda CRV,and a Suzuki XL7.I love the look of the Vibe(obviously)but not the power.Does anyone know about the market or aftermarket parts for performance enhancements?What has worked for you,if you have used any of them?
DopeVibeGT
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Re: performance enhancement (moondawg)

Post by DopeVibeGT »

I take it you are looking for an AWD vehicle only? If not, get a GT. They scream.
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d_m_kolb
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Re: performance enhancement (DopeVibeGT)

Post by d_m_kolb »

I'd personally buy the base model 1ZZ-FE and have the optional supercharger installed from the factory. You'll be looking at 170 to 180 HP and 160 to 170 ft.lbs of torque. The Vibe should be able to get into the mid to low 6 second 0 to 60 range with this set up.
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Re: performance enhancement (Admin II)

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GT and a turbo/SC. LoL
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TGebiV
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Re: performance enhancement (DopeVibeGT)

Post by TGebiV »

lol turbo gt yeah disaster?
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Re: performance enhancement (s5amiller)

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They are working on it. They turbo'd a Matrix XRS in SCC.
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jackospades
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Re: performance enhancement (DopeVibeGT)

Post by jackospades »

Which issue dopevibegt?
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Re: performance enhancement (jackospades)

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Bellwilliam2003 S/C VibeTrim : Base, Abyss , AutoOptions: Moon & Tunes, Power Upgrades: Supercharger, Split Second A/F controller, 225/45-17, My other cars are PTE Miata, 13 Tesla S, 13 Volt, 06 997
moondawg
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Re: performance enhancement (bellwilliam)

Post by moondawg »

Thanks,all!
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Re: performance enhancement (silverawd26)

Post by moondawg »

same here,but doubt it!
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Re: performance enhancement (DopeVibeGT)

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quote:They are working on it. They turbo'd a Matrix XRS in SCC. Didn't it blow up?? LOL I know it had to do with the type of gas used, but IT BLEW UP!!!!!!! I'll SC a base instead.
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Re: performance enhancement (slbpsi63)

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quote:They are working on it. They turbo'd a Matrix XRS in SCC. Didn't it blow up?? LOL I know it had to do with the type of gas used, but IT BLEW UP!!!!!!! I'll SC a base instead. Thats why I said they are working on it. I dont think it was mechanical error, anyway from what I read. They'll figure it out and have a turbo for the GT with lots of HP.
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