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mfor4x4 · 12-02-2008, 10:22 PM

I have recently purchased a 1997 Metro and am wondering what mods to do to this car. I am very interested in what MetroMPG has done to his to get the mileage he is getting.

I able to purchase a 1993 Swift 1.3 SOHC 5 speed car which from my research has a 3.53 final drive ratio which is better than the 4.39 ratio the local GM dealership told me I have.

I have already done a grill block and my tires are inflated to 45 psi, I am planning on deleting both side view mirrors and getting some mounted inside the car. I am also going to make up some rear wheel skirts when I get a chance to.

I drive 84 kilometers round trip on the highway everyday, the highway is not very busy and I keep my speed about 105 km/h. I am curious if doing a partial under belly pan is helpful with FE? I am also curious if a rear diffuser will help with the dead air space at the back of my car?

Please give me your input, it is very much appreciated.

12-02-2008, 10:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
mfor4x4 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1997 Metro Mods I have recently purchased a 1997 Metro and am wondering what mods to do to this car. I am very interested in what MetroMPG has done to his to get the mileage he is getting. I able to purchase a 1993 Swift 1.3 SOHC 5 speed car which from my research has a 3.53 final drive ratio which is better than the 4.39 ratio the local GM dealership told me I have. I have already done a grill block and my tires are inflated to 45 psi, I am planning on deleting both side view mirrors and getting some mounted inside the car. I am also going to make up some rear wheel skirts when I get a chance to. I drive 84 kilometers round trip on the highway everyday, the highway is not very busy and I keep my speed about 105 km/h. I am curious if doing a partial under belly pan is helpful with FE? I am also curious if a rear diffuser will help with the dead air space at the back of my car? Please give me your input, it is very much appreciated.