'95 Metro Hatchback 1.0L 3cyl 5-speed
145,000 original miles on body, engine, and transmission (Clutch and Timing Belt have never been changed)
All three cylinders are 200+ psi
Update: As of July 4th, 2008, my Metro has a new engine installed. Odometer reading at time of swap was 145,400.0 miles. New alternator, coil, flywheel, clutch kit, and rotors were installed at the same time.
Update: On July 25th, I installed new Infinity speakers in my Metro. See Photo Albums for pictures documenting the install.
Update: On July 26th, I installed a camshaft with XFi specifications. It was given to me by Jon Bodwell, owner of Delta Camshaft, to use my Metro as a test bed for mileage gains before and after. Odometer reading at time of camshaft swap was 147,000.0 miles.
Update: 08/20/08 - Four new 155/80R13 Kumho Solus KR21 tires installed with odometer at 148,640.0
Update: 10/05/08 - Installed Gauge Cluster with Tach. Mileage turned back to reflect actual miles on engine. Add 145,400.0 to odometer reading to obtain actual miles on car itself.
Build Thread:
Current Mods:
New 1.0L engine at 145,400.0 miles.
Two coats of Meguiar's Wax
45 psi tire pressure
Pennzoil Syncromesh (07/04/2008)
Professional Grounding Kit
New front wheel bearings (07/04/2008)
2 new CV axleshafts (07/04/2008)
8mm Taylor sparkplug wires (07/04/2008)
Bosch Platinum sparkplugs
New XFi Cam Regrind at 147,000.0 miles courtesy of Delta Camshaft in Tacoma Washington (07/26/2008)
Stewart-Warner Vacuum Gauge (08/03/2008)
Lund Bug Shield used as Air Dam (08/11/2008)
13" Stainless Steel Salt Flats hubcaps (08/20/08)
4 new Kumho Solus KR21 155/80R13 tires (08/20/08)
New exhaust minus the "you-know-what" (08/23/08)
Hood to Bumper Gap Block Mod (08/30/08)
Re-modified Lund Air Dam reinstalled (08/30/08)
Planned Mods:
Custom headlight covers for my "Bucket-style" lights
Rear fender skirts
