aftermarket mods on automatic VIBE

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gr8vibe
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aftermarket mods on automatic VIBE

Post by gr8vibe »

Hey all, alot of the mods i see on vibes are on GT vibes which are stick. Can someone toss a couple mod ideas my way for my automatic base? Im not sure about this kind of stuff and want to get some ideas from others whove been there.
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Raven
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Re: aftermarket mods on automatic VIBE (rch2005)

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Cosmo Racing CAI, Magnaflow exhaust, DC Sports header, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, Progress rear sway bar, DC Sports front strut bar, 17" wheels with 225/45/17 tires.
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Re: aftermarket mods on automatic VIBE (rch2005)

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there's quite a bit you can do to a base...it's all relative on how much you are willing to spend on it
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gr8vibe
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Re: aftermarket mods on automatic VIBE (joholste)

Post by gr8vibe »

give me a for instance
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Re: aftermarket mods on automatic VIBE (rch2005)

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Quote, originally posted by rch2005 »give me a for instanceSunny already gave you quite a few. If you really want to go all out for increased performance in exchange for $$$ there's the supercharger made for the '03 & '04 Vibe/Matrix models but modifiable to work on the '05 and up ones. There are also turbocharger options. But for either of these I'd suggest glancing through this lengthy thread on matrixowners.com:http://matrixowners.com/index.php?showtopic=63187 to see what you might be getting into.There are also concerns with possible problems getting things repaired under warranty if there's any possibility the modification may have been involved in the failure. And since you're here in California note that some of the modifications may not be approved by the CARB which could cause headaches down the road when you need to get the smog testing done.
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Re: aftermarket mods on automatic VIBE (prathman)

Post by kevera »

That's a little much to start off with.Most people as Sunny stated,start off with a Cold air intake.Then they move on to an exhaust system.That's usually the starting point,and you can go wild from there.
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Re: aftermarket mods on automatic VIBE (kevera)

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Unfortunately the only available CAI for '05 and up is the Cosmo Racing model and is not CARB approved. We don't need no stinkin' CARB in Quebec. Cosmo Racing is in Montreal for those that don't know.
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Re: aftermarket mods on automatic VIBE (rch2005)

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ummm.. for instance...you can get a turbo or a SC and upgrade the transmission. Cost = $$$$$you can do internals from Monkeywrenchracing.com Cost = $$$ for not much gains. internals will go best if teamed up with Forced inductionjust a couple for instancesyou can also go for the CAI, DC sports header, lightweight pulleys cost= $$ for a noticeable change.
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Post by northvibe »

I have a base vibe and here is what I have and have considered.Intake - cai or sriExhaust - downpipe, cat back exhaust (magnaflow)ported exhaust headerThrottle rotorECU piggy back - camcon, emanage, unichiplowering springsported throttle bodyhelix throttle body spacerantisway bar set (front and back)engine motor mounts (esmm polyurethane mounts)sport thermometersport radiator captheres more...but those are the bolt on easy ones....sorta.Edit - opps forgot about the Strut tower bar!
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Re: aftermarket mods on automatic VIBE (rch2005)

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My sig lists about have of what's on mine.
18" Enkei's & Kumho Ecsta's-------UNICHIP Eibach Sport springs----------Morroso oil pan Injen CAI & Oil cap----------Stage 2 FI cams Custom Exhaust-----------TRD Supercharger AEM alt. pulley -------JSP Carbon Fiber hood 380cc injectors----DC Sports ceramic header
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