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Old 12-28-2010, 06:00 PM   #16 (permalink)
Jim-Bob
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Super-Metro! - '92 Geo Metro Base

$250 Pizza Delivery Car - '91 Geo Metro Base
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90 day: 43.75 mpg (US)

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Okay, if the timing belt turns out to be good you probably need to do a rebuild. For a good source of information with knowledgeable people, try this site: Engine Tech & Diagnostics

One of the things I would strongly suggest is using stainless steel exhaust valves from 3 Tech. They aren't any more money that normal ones but last a lot longer. you also might have to go to normal pistons and rings instead of the special ones used in the XFI. The effect on economy should be negligible but the XFI stuff is almost unobtainable today so it's your best choice if you need an overbore.
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(Note: the car sees 100% city driving and is EPA rated at 37 mpg city)
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