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Well, I finally received and installed the K&N Typhoon cold air intake and AEM DryFlow filter on my '09 GT last week. I have always preferred the AEM filters and just didn't want to take any chances with the K&N oiled filter so the extra $45 was well worth it. In total it ended up costing approximately $330.00. Both the intake and AEM filter were purchased on eBay. The installation was easy and the fitment is great. My only complaint is that I couldn't get the screw out of the EVAP solenoid so I could attach the new bracket to it, so I ended up zip tying the EVAP solenoid to the intake tube bracket. Honestly, zip tying it ended up being much better though because I had a hard enough time as it was trying to screw the intake tube bracket to the underside of the intake and trying to also screw the EVAP solenoid bracket to the underside of the intake would have made it even worse.When cruising it sounds like I have a very nice sounding aftermarket exhaust setup. It's loud enough to make the driving experience enjoyable, but it's not too loud that it becomes annoying or droning. When I hit the gas it gets really loud though, considering it's just an intake. All in all, I highly recommend it to every '09-'10 2.4L Vibe/Matrix owner. It is well worth the time and money. You will not be disappointed with it.

Looks awesome! I'm getting one for my GT as soon as funds allow. Installing a CAI doesn't void the warranty, does it?

From what I have read on here and elsewhere, it will not void the warranty because the factory sensors, hoses, etc. hook up exactly like they do on the stock setup. Since it was relatively easy to install though, I figure if I do ever take it in for warranty work I will probably just put the stock setup back on to make 100% sure they don't give me any problems about the warranty.I highly recommend you get an AEM DryFlow filter (I used a #21-203DK) for it because the AEM filter doesn't use oil like the K&N filter does. Some people have had problems with over-oiling the K&N filter and it causes problems for the sensors and stuff that are attached to the intake and that would definitely NOT be covered under your warranty.When you do go to buy one, check out TRENDS AUTOMOTIVE on eBay. They had the best prices of anyone I could find.

looks good, which reminds me i need to get a heat sheild.

Looks Great! Very clean install.

Thanks guys!I REALLY love driving my Vibe now! It sounds so damn good !

ooo shinnnnnny

is the engine bay a tight work area? looks good btw

Where is it getting the cold air from?

looks good with the aem filter. the k&n ones are red huh?

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »ooo shinnnnnnyYep ! The silver goes great with the exterior!Quote, originally posted by bull77 »is the engine bay a tight work area? looks good btwIt's a little tight, but not too bad. Thanks.Quote, originally posted by MarkM04 »Where is it getting the cold air from?There is a plastic tube that is there from the factory. It runs from down behind the front bumper up to the driver's side of the heat shield. It connects into the heat shield thus forcing cooler air from near the ground right into the filter. Quote, originally posted by lowincash »looks good with the aem filter. the k&n ones are red huh?Thanks. Yeah, the K&N filter is red and full of oil .

I wish someone with a ScanGauge could verify that the IAT is actually reduced after one of those aftermarket CAI installs. It just seems to me that with a metal tube (heat sink) and open air box (engine compartment heat) that IAT would be higher rather than lower. It does look cool though.

Quote, originally posted by djb383 »I wish someone with a ScanGauge could verify that the IAT is actually reduced after one of those aftermarket CAI installs. It just seems to me that with a metal tube (heat sink) and open air box (engine compartment heat) that IAT would be higher rather than lower. It does look cool though.Yeah, I really don't care how it works. All I care about is that it looks, sounds and performs so much better than stock.

It must work better........marketing departments wouldn't lie to ya......would they? More noise always means more power. No?

Quote, originally posted by djb383 »It must work better........marketing departments wouldn't lie to ya......would they? More noise always means more power. No?No need to be a smart ***. I can clearly tell when I accelerate that the performance is increased. I'm not saying it makes massive amounts of horsepower, but any moron could tell it has made a positive difference.

YIKES!

Quote, originally posted by djb383 »YIKES!I get that when too I'm snippy to the wife.... but anyways. J_to_envy: That filter location along with the air box seems to be in a good place to mod the hood and put in a scoop! Any thoughts?

Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver »J_to_envy: That filter location along with the air box seems to be in a good place to mod the hood and put in a scoop! Any thoughts?I'm not really looking to do anything else to the Vibe, so it would be a good idea for someone I suppose, but not really my thing. I do however wish they made a G8 style hood for the Vibe GT. Now that would look killer!

I just thought I would post that I finally got the kinked vacuum hose taken care of thanks to Sublimewind!