Pontiac Vibe as a performance car?
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I've heard that Matrixes are better built than the Vibe overall
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Originally Posted by 89BonnieSE89
I've heard that Matrixes are better built than the Vibe overall
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You know, superchargers on I4'* aren't all that uncommon. Various aftermarket applications are available for Civics, Accords and such - and now that I think about it, a very mild, bolt-on supercharger is available for the 130hp Toyota motor. It gives you about 20hp and 20lb-ft. Doesn't sound like much, but for a car that gets to 60 in about 8 seconds, it can do you some good... NA Bonnevilles would have to watch it 
But if you're referring to stock, this isn't the first time Toyota'* supercharged a four cylinder. Remember the Previa - the old, not very successful Toyota van? It had a 2.4L I4 making about 140hp... the optional supercharger gave it about 200hp, 200lb-ft. And the first generation MR2? It'* 1.6L I4 was available with a blower, perhaps not in North America, but in Japan for sure. It'* a common swap for folks with 80'* RWD Corolla hatchbacks that came stock with the same 1.6, only N/A. This thing was good for about 145-150hp in the MR2, 170 with newer models. Remember, this is a light car, so it goes pretty fast
But if you're referring to stock, this isn't the first time Toyota'* supercharged a four cylinder. Remember the Previa - the old, not very successful Toyota van? It had a 2.4L I4 making about 140hp... the optional supercharger gave it about 200hp, 200lb-ft. And the first generation MR2? It'* 1.6L I4 was available with a blower, perhaps not in North America, but in Japan for sure. It'* a common swap for folks with 80'* RWD Corolla hatchbacks that came stock with the same 1.6, only N/A. This thing was good for about 145-150hp in the MR2, 170 with newer models. Remember, this is a light car, so it goes pretty fast
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the ectec is onme of the strongest 4s oumt there right now able to handle 900hp
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They need to drop the 2.2 Ecotec into it and blow that. It does fit. 220 HP and 212FTlbs of torque is nothing to sneeze at....that'll impress me.
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You know, superchargers on I4'* aren't all that uncommon.
Of course, it'* still just a volkswagen!
(I keep telling him that, cuz it pisses him off).
Hiya Mike!
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I know what you mean Bill..its just a VW, but man...they can be done up nice...
We had big plans for this car...now for sale
wanted to do
-Magnaflow cat back dueal exhaust
-Neuspeed intake and sway and strut bars
-Chip
-1.5 in drop
I wish my dad had gotten the winter rims before he passed away, so that I could take his 17" Momo GT2 and put em on my car :(
oh FS 22G...lol
VW'* are cool
We had big plans for this car...now for sale
wanted to do
-Magnaflow cat back dueal exhaust
-Neuspeed intake and sway and strut bars
-Chip
-1.5 in drop
I wish my dad had gotten the winter rims before he passed away, so that I could take his 17" Momo GT2 and put em on my car :(
oh FS 22G...lol
VW'* are cool
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Originally Posted by 89BonnieSE89
I wish my dad had gotten the winter rims before he passed away, so that I could take his 17" Momo GT2 and put em on my car :(