2003 Vibe GT 165k rebuild and modification

[treesleavedents]

Decided, since I finally have the time and money, that I'd take all the ideas floating in the back of my head about what to do to the vibe and actually do them. Spurred on by 2zzlow, will chang, smpl builds, fred lyst from here, and other youtubers I'm gonna make my vibe slightly more and less than it was before. More and less of what? Everything.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aGvKhVb79w&t=3s

[tpollauf]

Interesting intro video. I'll hopefully have a nice gift/addition to your mods later this fall which you'll really like. Something I did for several of us 2009-10 Vibe owners over 12 years ago, and will now apply it to the first gen Vibes. Keep us updated on a regular basis. Thanks

[treesleavedents]

Will do! 2 more episodes up now!

[treesleavedents]

Episode 4 is up!

Video is a bit backlogged so currently I have the trans out at MWR getting an Mfactory LSD installed. Pulling the calipers and valve cover today to prep for paint. Unfortunately I have a deadline of NOV 9TH to finish this so I'm rushing...

I could really use advice on polishing the intake manifold runners, replacing lift bolts, checking VVL screens, general maintanence or things I should look for while I've got access? The car has sat for 3 years so I'd like to really give it a good once over and check anything that needs it. It's got 165k miles and I've had it since 107k. Sadly no clue on past history.

I've yet to really give it a good clean and check for leaks but I'll do that right before I wire wheel all the rust I can find.
Any recommendations on good spray paint to use to cover exposed bare metal and protect it from rusting again?

https://youtu.be/mR410G80Cgw