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PCFLZach
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Post by PCFLZach »

I'm Zach. I live in Panama City FL and I had a 2003 vibe GT completely stock. I have only had to do routine oil changes and car runs like a dream. Only one part has "failed since I bought it a year and a half ago and that was the starter. Best car I've ever owned. Now I'm just considering aftermarket upgrades to make horsepower and fuel economy gains.
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Hi, Welcome. Glad your Vibe has served you well.
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Hi, Welcome. Glad your Vibe has served you well.
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Post by Salsa Guy »

Welcome, I have a 03 GT also.
As far as going faster, Intake, Header, Exhaust for about $600-700. With the MWR EMS-4 you can lower LIFT and get more out of the IHE , $1400. Dyno Time with the EMS-4 would be good $200-300
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Post by tpollauf »

Welcome to GenVibe Zach :D Glad you are a part of the Vibe family ... a wise choice I might add ;) The sky is the limit ... or maybe your wallet $$$ :o Enjoy your Vibe and visit often here.
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thebarber
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get an intake and take it up into lift (6200+rpm)

you won't regret the purchase.
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Welcome to GenVibe Zach! Post some pictures of your Vibe GT when you get a chance ;)!
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trb
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Post by trb »

Welcome Zach! Great name; one of my twin boys is a Zach too! :D He hopes to get a Vibe in a few years also. Hope you have many years of good service from your Vibe/
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Post by triz »

Best bang for your buck would be a set of cams.
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triz wrote:Best bang for your buck would be a set of cams.
Man, I wanna do cams on my base so bad, but the amount of work necessary is daunting. Maybe someday when I have a well-lit garage.
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triz wrote:Best bang for your buck would be a set of cams.
i REALLY disagree

intake is the best bang for the buck
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^and much easier to install
05 Matrix XR 4WD and 03 Vibe GT
"If you want Government to solve your problems, then you are the problem!" BMSR
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thebarber wrote:
triz wrote:Best bang for your buck would be a set of cams.
i REALLY disagree

intake is the best bang for the buck
Yeah for sound, not for power.
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