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I am a newb to the vibe, I just traded my 14 second zx2 for a base vibe and am wondering, what is the difference that gives the gt more power. I know it is the same engine. with the zx2 you have the standard and the s/r. the s/r has 4 wheel disk, iceman intake, upgraded cpu and short shifter and eibach springs./

To vastly oversimplify, 'Lift' is when the Yamaha-built Toyota 2zz engine (Matrix XRS, Vibe GT) kicks in with another ~50 hp because it switches to a different camshaft profile, starting at about 6000 RPM, and lasting up to about 8200 RPM. 2zz engines are VVTL-i, where the 1zz engines are VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing but without the L- for Lift)It's why GT's are more expensive (and more exciting) than base or AWD models.Check out this thread.....http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=13290Welcome to Genvibe!!!!!!!!!!!! Today is Genvibes 3rd. Birthday!

Welcome to the Encyclopedia of Vibe! Ponyota covered the engine differences pretty well. If you're looking for a bit more performance, lots of 'base' owners have upgraded performance somewhat (potential of 5 to 15 additional hp) with Cold Air Induction and a low restriction cat-back exhaust.As you've probably noticed, we LOVE pics here, so please feel free to post away when you get the chance!

thanks for the welcome, it is nice to see I have joined another comunity without stupid kids shouting off that their car is better than everyone elses. The zx2 comunity was great as well, we had national meets and i was in the midatlantic chapter of thier nationwide club. I miss the old car but the new one will be just fine.

Quote, originally posted by rlfreese »thanks for the welcome, it is nice to see I have joined another comunity without stupid kids shouting off that their car is better than everyone elses.What do you mean???? My car IS better than yours! (removed)!SORRY COULDN'T RESIST!!!!!!!

Welcome, Ditto to what Ponyota said.