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I have been doing some reading and haven't seen anbody try this. Well I just spent about 1/2 an hour making a mod to my 2005 Vibe and man does it sound great. I know allot of peeps are looking for ways to put a CAI or SRI on their DBW Vibes for that awesome sound. Here is a mod it's actually quite simple and costs nothing. First remove the battery then the factory Air Box. You will notice the small tube that was attached to the Air Box that it about 2" round and 2 or 3 feet long. Just remove that tube put it all back together. It has a great sound especially when the lift kicks in. I will have to try a couple tanks of fuel to see if it affects my fuel mileage

Quote, originally posted by Pbadgley »I have been doing some reading and haven't seen anbody try this. Well I just spent about 1/2 an hour making a mod to my 2005 Vibe and man does it sound great. I know allot of peeps are looking for ways to put a CAI or SRI on their DBW Vibes for that awesome sound. Here is a mod it's actually quite simple and costs nothing. First remove the battery then the factory Air Box. You will notice the small tube that was attached to the Air Box that it about 2" round and 2 or 3 feet long. Just remove that tube put it all back together. It has a great sound especially when the lift kicks in. I will have to try a couple tanks of fuel to see if it affects my fuel mileageAny pics of this? I don't think base Vibes have lift.

Ah, yes the ol' snorkle removal mod...glad you like the sound.LOL! Base Vibe = No Lift.

[QUOTE=LOL! Base Vibe = No Lift. [/QUOTE] I didnt know that I thought the VVT-i gave greater lift at higher RPMs

Quote, originally posted by Pbadgley » I didnt know that I thought the VVT-i gave greater lift at higher RPMsThe VVTL-i which stands for Variable Valve Timing and Lift with intelligence, this engine is in the Vibe GT.

Quote, originally posted by Pbadgley » I didnt know that I thought the VVT-i gave greater lift at higher RPMsYour not Ravens brother,are you?

Quote, originally posted by kevera »Your not Ravens brother,are you?nope why do you ask?

He's from your area,I was just wondering.

cool a local member! I want to start a local Vibe owners club. After buying mine I'm starting to see more and more on the road

So what are the downsides to removing the snorkel?

Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe »So what are the downsides to removing the snorkel? Louder intake...but apparently it is worth it 'cause it will give you lift...

I did that to my 05 Matrix AWD. Sure the sound was a little better but mpg actually decreased cause the air is not flowing like it should. Plus you are pulling warm air from the bay and not the slightly cooler air from other areas.I grabbed the S/C intake tube from BC and slipped it on, goes right down to where the cool air is and fits stock.

Quote, originally posted by Whelan »I did that to my 05 Matrix AWD. Sure the sound was a little better but mpg actually decreased cause the air is not flowing like it should. Plus you are pulling warm air from the bay and not the slightly cooler air from other areas.I grabbed the S/C intake tube from BC and slipped it on, goes right down to where the cool air is and fits stock.Amen, Brother! I have a S/C tube in again as well, along with an aFe Pro Dry-S drop-in air filter.

I did the same thing. love the sound and have not seen a decrease in mpg

Quote, originally posted by Pbadgley » I didnt know that I thought the VVT-i gave greater lift at higher RPMsLift is indeed only in the Vibe GT. Base Vibes have only VVT-i (no lift), but it is still the advanced timing that goes into every Toyota engine, only smaller advancement. VVT-i is 3 degrees more separation from the piston and the combustion chamber when the car hits a certain rpm. VVTL-i is some insane number like 8 degrees of separation, and Lift is more powerful and will kick in earlier than Honda's VTEC and Mitsubishi's MIVEC. I'm not allknowing on the subject, but I know that much. Hopefully that sets things straight lol.Man I wish I had lift...

I want to see picturesssssssss