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My New 09 Vibe
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:17 pm
by biff252525
I got a 2009 vibe base model. the 1.8 isnt very quick compared to the V8 in my 2002 dodge dakota R/T i traded in for it but twice as good in MPG. My first tank got 36 MPG and i plan to install a CAI so if anyone knows how to install one plz let me know. also idk how to post pics.
Re: My New 09 Vibe
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:20 pm
by 09vGT
Welcome to the site! To upload a picture, click the upload attachment tab at the bottom up the page and look search for the picture on your computer. Attach and there ya go!
Re: My New 09 Vibe
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:44 pm
by colterk
biff252525 wrote:I got a 2009 vibe base model. the 1.8 isnt very quick compared to the V8 in my 2002 dodge dakota R/T i traded in for it but twice as good in MPG. My first tank got 36 MPG and i plan to install a CAI so if anyone knows how to install one plz let me know. also idk how to post pics.
Welcome to G V! I know how you feel, I too went from a v8 to the Vibe. But as you said the MPG is far better.
Re: My New 09 Vibe
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:57 am
by enfield577
Welcome to GenVibe!
For info and hints on how to install the K&N Typhoon CAI on an '09, try this thread -
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=32495 (this is mostly about the 2.4s).
Re: My New 09 Vibe
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 5:09 pm
by vibenvy
Welcome to GenVibe! What color is your Vibe? Auto or manual?
I would recommend
K&N's intake for your 2009 1.8L. Many of us here have the K&N for our 2009-2010 2.4Ls and have been very satisfied with the quality of the intake itself, the great fitment and the increased sound, power and mileage. Check eBay and Amazon to find the best prices on it.
Re: My New 09 Vibe
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 6:38 pm
by biff252525
Thanks for the advise. Im in the process of building my own CAI. My vibe is white and i painted the hub caps black, ill get wheel sometime but cant afford them yet. I also tinted the windows. id upload a pic but it keeps telling me its invalid. Ill keep trying.
Re: My New 09 Vibe
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:11 pm
by biff252525
Here it is i finally got it to work. Sorry everyone
Re: My New 09 Vibe
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:34 pm
by dinopiratedavid
colterk wrote:biff252525 wrote:I got a 2009 vibe base model. the 1.8 isnt very quick compared to the V8 in my 2002 dodge dakota R/T i traded in for it but twice as good in MPG. My first tank got 36 MPG and i plan to install a CAI so if anyone knows how to install one plz let me know. also idk how to post pics.
Welcome to G V! I know how you feel, I too went from a v8 to the Vibe. But as you said the MPG is far better.
Hell, I went from a rotary to a vibe, just about as bad lol