First person i see with the same short ram intake i have on my vibe gt. Never heard anything quite like it, even with other intakes. The hissing this one makes sounds so unique to me personally
I love my black 2003 6 speed vibe gt, it's about to hit 200k miles, but it still runs better than some newer cars I driven, I'm a wrecker driver so I drive different cars every day, but don't regret buying this car
It really is incredible how well these cars have held up and continue to drive with 200,000+ on the clock. We were for sure worried when we had to DRAG this thing off the used car lot but, after some minor fixing it runs perfectly. And STILL loves that 8,000rpm shift!
@@LucoreAuto yup I have a friend that has one, it's at 300,000+ miles, but I think the cluster stops at 299k I believe a defect they all have, and had no problems with it just minor normal wear, alternator, tires breaks normal stuff
The Vibe as a whole has a cult following. I have 4 of which one is a GT. My beater Vibe has 284,750 miles on it and I've actually put a Vibe motor and transmission in the back to bring it home from the salvage yard. Great cars and pretty reliable if maintained.
What I like about these, is that you cannot really tell a base from a Gt if you remove the badges. Makes a decent sleeper, I enjoy the WTF look when you give the unsuspecting a real run for their money.
Totally agree with you, although this one has kinda lost that "sleeper" styling ;) Quite a weird unique under the radar kind of ride though. Seeing this thing making pulls side by side with a Civic Si of the same generation is absolutely hilarious
@@LucoreAuto I like how you made the Celica DC header work, the only one I found is from PPE, and it costs about 800 bucks, so I think stock will have to do. All I have is a Borla muffler, I don't thinlk it does much for performance, but it sounds good. Nice to see interest in this kinda forgotten enigma of a car, keep up the good work!
@@dannyc8617 it actually fit pretty dang well, the downpipe ended up being replaced due to holes from the welded on heat shield... otherwise the rest of the system worked out just fine. At least it gives you a less expensive option should you need to replace yours! ;) We'll see what else is in store for this little rocket, have a feeling there's some more suspension upgrades in the semi near future.
They really are fun little monsters with lots of interesting potential, we're already discussing/planning the next steps and promise there will be more!
Remember when changing the serpentine belt that the pulley, and belt is different than all of the Vibe models. 2zzge needs a larger belt, and larger tensioner. Not sure what else
i really like your video!! i own a 2004 vibe gt since 08 and i love it, beeing old it has some issues, replace the throtle body, clutch and flywheel, sway bar, control arms , among other thigs, but, yes a but, some how the cruis control stop working, do you know how to fix it? thaks for any help you can provide
I picked up one of these July 2020 and it's amazing it can fit so much stuff in the back and people are shocked when they try and get in front of me at a light and can't keep up lol. Mine leaked from the donut gasket in the exhaust too and I just changed it today.
They are pretty awesomely capable little machines, that almost NO ONE knows or expects performance out of. Sounds like you are enjoying your purchase so far as well!
The short ram intake seems a bit quieter, but maybe that's from the video. I have a Cosmo cold air intake that goes into the fender, and I get that it's pretty loud, at least many of my passengers make that remark. In fact when driving along side of me, my friend had commented that it's as loud inside his car as when he's sitting my mine. I had also installed the Maganaflow cat back exhaust as well, but it seems to me the noise is coming more from the front as opposed to the rear. The exhaust manifold looks interesting, do you have the brand and model number for that handy?
It's certainly pretty tight and sporty especially for someone expecting these Vibes to be boring little slow hatchbacks. Which the base models... are. This one being a GT is much more interesting enjoyable version. 😉
This thing is getting further and further from stock but it's honestly a pretty fun ride. And really REALLY surprising how boring it was, to what it is now.
There was still some snow/Ice melting off when I filmed that rev shot. Know exactly what you are referring to. After filming this we actually DID find another small leak in the system
Lol these little things are pretty impressive little revvers for sure and higher mileage doesn't seem to really effect them at all. It's still going strong and healthy as can be!
Ummm no a 1zz absolutely cannot hit 8k. In the Corolla's it revved to like 6k and maybe 7k in the celicas. It won't hit 8k without some heavy internal work.
Should I found a 06 vibe out in Columbia South Carolina, could I engine swap the stock and put the 2ZZ in it ? I’m hoping to do custom work on it and give it some noise and power as well
It's crazy how much transition from just a small investment. He's still got very reasonable money in it for a toy. Probably more in store for the spring!
Another example of more "normal" work we do around here! But hey, who doesn't like a wagon that revs to 8,200 RPMs?
First person i see with the same short ram intake i have on my vibe gt. Never heard anything quite like it, even with other intakes. The hissing this one makes sounds so unique to me personally
I love my black 2003 6 speed vibe gt, it's about to hit 200k miles, but it still runs better than some newer cars I driven, I'm a wrecker driver so I drive different cars every day, but don't regret buying this car
It really is incredible how well these cars have held up and continue to drive with 200,000+ on the clock. We were for sure worried when we had to DRAG this thing off the used car lot but, after some minor fixing it runs perfectly. And STILL loves that 8,000rpm shift!
@@LucoreAuto yup I have a friend that has one, it's at 300,000+ miles, but I think the cluster stops at 299k I believe a defect they all have, and had no problems with it just minor normal wear, alternator, tires breaks normal stuff
Guy's help! Need valve adjustment service the 2zzge or not?
The Vibe as a whole has a cult following. I have 4 of which one is a GT. My beater Vibe has 284,750 miles on it and I've actually put a Vibe motor and transmission in the back to bring it home from the salvage yard. Great cars and pretty reliable if maintained.
I'm definitely subscribing
Thank you! Happy to have you!
@@LucoreAuto I've got a 2009 vibe GT 😁
Mans got good rim taste I’m trying to get bronze avid 1s for my matrix 🤙
What I like about these, is that you cannot really tell a base from a Gt if you remove the badges. Makes a decent sleeper, I enjoy the WTF look when you give the unsuspecting a real run for their money.
Totally agree with you, although this one has kinda lost that "sleeper" styling ;) Quite a weird unique under the radar kind of ride though. Seeing this thing making pulls side by side with a Civic Si of the same generation is absolutely hilarious
@@LucoreAuto I like how you made the Celica DC header work, the only one I found is from PPE, and it costs about 800 bucks, so I think stock will have to do. All I have is a Borla muffler, I don't thinlk it does much for performance, but it sounds good. Nice to see interest in this kinda forgotten enigma of a car, keep up the good work!
@@dannyc8617 it actually fit pretty dang well, the downpipe ended up being replaced due to holes from the welded on heat shield... otherwise the rest of the system worked out just fine. At least it gives you a less expensive option should you need to replace yours! ;)
We'll see what else is in store for this little rocket, have a feeling there's some more suspension upgrades in the semi near future.
I suppose it would be easier to tell when parked, as I think only the GT had the rear disc brakes
WTF are you racing? Even the GT is slow as hell.
I got the one of these back in march, mostly because of the six speed manual, and have been loving it ever since. Excited to see more!
They really are fun little monsters with lots of interesting potential, we're already discussing/planning the next steps and promise there will be more!
Remember when changing the serpentine belt that the pulley, and belt is different than all of the Vibe models. 2zzge needs a larger belt, and larger tensioner. Not sure what else
@3:26 you say "this thing is built by Toyota". Actually the motor for the Vibe GT and the Matrix XRS is built by Yamaha.
i really like your video!!
i own a 2004 vibe gt since 08 and i love it, beeing old it has some issues, replace the throtle body, clutch and flywheel, sway bar, control arms , among other thigs, but, yes a but, some how the cruis control stop working, do you know how to fix it?
thaks for any help you can provide
I picked up one of these July 2020 and it's amazing it can fit so much stuff in the back and people are shocked when they try and get in front of me at a light and can't keep up lol. Mine leaked from the donut gasket in the exhaust too and I just changed it today.
They are pretty awesomely capable little machines, that almost NO ONE knows or expects performance out of. Sounds like you are enjoying your purchase so far as well!
Work on GP GXP? Next?
How many Cadillac converters are on Pontiac vibe??
Probably 2. Catalytic converter**** you don't get a Cadillac from a Toyota dealership.
Toyotas normally have a pre-cat and a main catalytic converter
The short ram intake seems a bit quieter, but maybe that's from the video. I have a Cosmo cold air intake that goes into the fender, and I get that it's pretty loud, at least many of my passengers make that remark. In fact when driving along side of me, my friend had commented that it's as loud inside his car as when he's sitting my mine.
I had also installed the Maganaflow cat back exhaust as well, but it seems to me the noise is coming more from the front as opposed to the rear.
The exhaust manifold looks interesting, do you have the brand and model number for that handy?
How’s the steering on these hear they are pretty stiff
It's certainly pretty tight and sporty especially for someone expecting these Vibes to be boring little slow hatchbacks. Which the base models... are. This one being a GT is much more interesting enjoyable version. 😉
@@LucoreAuto yea I just got a used 03 vibe pulls right a bit and turning is stiff wish the wheel came out with tilt
I need you to do my vibe gt. Lol
We actually kind of live these odd little things, could certainly help out with yours
Can put the lotus heads on these.
IS there a difference between the Lotus head and the Toyota head these use? Wasn't aware there was any difference.
@@LucoreAuto No, there's no difference.
Friends don't let friends drive stock, unless the muffler has a condition weep hole I thought I seen a leak
This thing is getting further and further from stock but it's honestly a pretty fun ride. And really REALLY surprising how boring it was, to what it is now.
There was still some snow/Ice melting off when I filmed that rev shot. Know exactly what you are referring to. After filming this we actually DID find another small leak in the system
Unique build right here 🔥 Toyota reliability?
Runs like a top! Definitely one of the more unique cars we've had the pleasure of working on and more in store for it just a little down the road!
1zz still hits 8k rpm...and I got 315k miles so take it easy lol
Lol these little things are pretty impressive little revvers for sure and higher mileage doesn't seem to really effect them at all. It's still going strong and healthy as can be!
Ummm no a 1zz absolutely cannot hit 8k. In the Corolla's it revved to like 6k and maybe 7k in the celicas. It won't hit 8k without some heavy internal work.
Apparently Jim cant fuckin read🤣🤣 Im sure Im just blind right? I know how to read, try it sometime.
Should I found a 06 vibe out in Columbia South Carolina, could I engine swap the stock and put the 2ZZ in it ? I’m hoping to do custom work on it and give it some noise and power as well
wow that thing has come a LONG way! still kind of a soccer dad car but a cooler soccer dad now!
It's crazy how much transition from just a small investment. He's still got very reasonable money in it for a toy. Probably more in store for the spring!