Looking at a Geo Metro
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What is your budget? There are totally other vehicles that are way better. Already underpowered vehicles + auto trans = fail. TOTALLY underpowered metro + auto trans = epic fail.
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Only if it's an old (90s or older) Corvette.
Geo Metro curb weight = 1832 lb.
@150hp = 12.21 lb/hp or @200 hp = 9.16 lb/hp
2013 Corvette curb weight = 3311 lb.
@430 hp (base model) = 7.66lb/hp
some other comparisons:
2013 Mustang GT curb weight = 3618 lb
@420 hp = 8.61 lb/hp
2013 Camaro SS curb weight = 3860 lb
@426 hp (manual) = 9.07 lb/hp
2013 Challenger R/T curb weight = 4082 lb
@375 hp = 10.89 lb/hp
Don't get me wrong a 150hp or 200hp metro is definitely impressive, but it wouldn't compete with most modern performance cars (though a 200 hp one could probably take a Challenger R/T) , though it wouldn't have any problem blowing stock Corvettes, Mustangs, and Camaros from the 80s and 90s off the road.
Geo Metro curb weight = 1832 lb.
@150hp = 12.21 lb/hp or @200 hp = 9.16 lb/hp
2013 Corvette curb weight = 3311 lb.
@430 hp (base model) = 7.66lb/hp
some other comparisons:
2013 Mustang GT curb weight = 3618 lb
@420 hp = 8.61 lb/hp
2013 Camaro SS curb weight = 3860 lb
@426 hp (manual) = 9.07 lb/hp
2013 Challenger R/T curb weight = 4082 lb
@375 hp = 10.89 lb/hp
Don't get me wrong a 150hp or 200hp metro is definitely impressive, but it wouldn't compete with most modern performance cars (though a 200 hp one could probably take a Challenger R/T) , though it wouldn't have any problem blowing stock Corvettes, Mustangs, and Camaros from the 80s and 90s off the road.
I have heard of metros with the curb weight dropped down into the sub 1500lb area. I know there is a completely gutted one with a cbr600 crotch rocket motor that ended up being so light that they had to cut the springs in half to get it back down to stock height...
Festiva's can also be wicked little sleepers. there are bolt in turbo engine swaps for them as well.
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
I suppose it comes down to personal preference, but if I wanted a true sleeper it would be one of these:
(Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser)
With this under the hood:
(Supercharged 572 big-block)
Those dyno in at over 1000hp.
And for the power to weight ratio on this.
1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser curb weight = 4289lb (this is for the 455 which is similar in weight to the 572)
@1028hp = 4.17 lb/hp, That will have no problem blowing a Corvette (even a ZL-1) off the road in a drag race.
(Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser)
With this under the hood:
(Supercharged 572 big-block)
Those dyno in at over 1000hp.
And for the power to weight ratio on this.
1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser curb weight = 4289lb (this is for the 455 which is similar in weight to the 572)
@1028hp = 4.17 lb/hp, That will have no problem blowing a Corvette (even a ZL-1) off the road in a drag race.
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Year: 1990
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Engine: I6 4.0
Under $2,000. An automatic Metro should be able to get 30+ MPG. Which is what were are gonna shoot for. But $2,000 doesn't buy much around here.
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
For around $2000 you could probably get a Chevy Cavalier, Ford Focus (early model), Ford Escort, Ford Contour, Pontiac Sunfire, Saturn SL/SC, Mazda Protégé, or Geo/Chevy Prism (a re-branded stripped-down Corolla).
All of these get 30 mpg+ and are better and safer vehicles than a Geo Metro. Unless you really want a Metro there are better options out there.
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Wife has always wanted a Metro, not 100% sure why. Maybe because she really likes small cars that are easy to park. Anyway, its kinda hard to buy a car without selling the current one first. Hoping someone buys my Comanche soon.
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I suppose it comes down to personal preference, but if I wanted a true sleeper it would be one of these:
(Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser)
With this under the hood:
(Supercharged 572 big-block)
Those dyno in at over 1000hp.
And for the power to weight ratio on this.
1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser curb weight = 4289lb (this is for the 455 which is similar in weight to the 572)
@1028hp = 4.17 lb/hp, That will have no problem blowing a Corvette (even a ZL-1) off the road in a drag race.
(Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser)
With this under the hood:
(Supercharged 572 big-block)
Those dyno in at over 1000hp.
And for the power to weight ratio on this.
1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser curb weight = 4289lb (this is for the 455 which is similar in weight to the 572)
@1028hp = 4.17 lb/hp, That will have no problem blowing a Corvette (even a ZL-1) off the road in a drag race.
$5000 that will tear it a new rectal cavity...
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
you take your $10000+ engine combo and back it with the $3000 transmission, $2000 rearend, $1000 suspension, and $1000 wheels and tires that you will need to hold that much power into your $2000 wagon (if you bought a fairly clean one) and I will build something for
$5000 that will tear it a new rectal cavity...
$5000 that will tear it a new rectal cavity...
http://store.chevroletperformance.co...-12498827--%3E
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Year: 1995
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you take your $10000+ engine combo and back it with the $3000 transmission, $2000 rearend, $1000 suspension, and $1000 wheels and tires that you will need to hold that much power into your $2000 wagon (if you bought a fairly clean one) and I will build something for
$5000 that will tear it a new rectal cavity...
$5000 that will tear it a new rectal cavity...
I'm curious as to what you could build for $5,000 that will run sub-3sec. 0-60 times and sub-9 sec. 1/4 miles.
You can certainly build a faster car, but I have difficulty seeing how it could be done on a $5,000 budget.
Also you could get the Vista Cruiser with a 455 stock, if you throw on Olds 442 heads, cam, and a dual-quad intake (and carbs of course), you have a car capable of ~5 sec. 0-60s and ~13 sec 1/4 miles (not bad for a 4,200lb wagon) for $5,000-$7,500, not as fast as the supercharged 572 but not nearly as expensive.
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
fox body mustang rolling chassis-$500
460/c6-$$500
Kasse heads-$2500
cam-$150
Intake and carb-$600
shift kit and converter-$500
31 spline spool and axles for the 8.8-$500
15x10 steelies with 275/60 DR's- $600
rear control arms-$300
4.10 gears- $150
OK so maybe I'm a wee bit over budget ($1300), BUT, i'm still into mine for less than 1/3 of what your into yours for...
Not to mention I quoted all new part prices except the engine and trans. with some wheeling and dealing and serious searching, you could cut most of those prices in half.
or how about this...
Fox body mustang roller-$500
351w/c4 combo- $500
AFR 205 heads- $1500
intake and carb- $500
N2O kit with 200 shot- $350
cam-$150
shift kit and converter- $500
31spl spool/axles-$500
15x10 steelies with 275/60 DR's- $600
rear control arms- $300
4.10 gears-$150
$5550 before any wheeling and dealing for used parts.
460/c6-$$500
Kasse heads-$2500
cam-$150
Intake and carb-$600
shift kit and converter-$500
31 spline spool and axles for the 8.8-$500
15x10 steelies with 275/60 DR's- $600
rear control arms-$300
4.10 gears- $150
OK so maybe I'm a wee bit over budget ($1300), BUT, i'm still into mine for less than 1/3 of what your into yours for...
Not to mention I quoted all new part prices except the engine and trans. with some wheeling and dealing and serious searching, you could cut most of those prices in half.
or how about this...
Fox body mustang roller-$500
351w/c4 combo- $500
AFR 205 heads- $1500
intake and carb- $500
N2O kit with 200 shot- $350
cam-$150
shift kit and converter- $500
31spl spool/axles-$500
15x10 steelies with 275/60 DR's- $600
rear control arms- $300
4.10 gears-$150
$5550 before any wheeling and dealing for used parts.
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Year: 92
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
fox body mustang rolling chassis-$500
460/c6-$$500
Kasse heads-$2500
cam-$150
Intake and carb-$600
shift kit and converter-$500
31 spline spool and axles for the 8.8-$500
15x10 steelies with 275/60 DR's- $600
rear control arms-$300
4.10 gears- $150
OK so maybe I'm a wee bit over budget ($1300), BUT, i'm still into mine for less than 1/3 of what your into yours for...
Not to mention I quoted all new part prices except the engine and trans. with some wheeling and dealing and serious searching, you could cut most of those prices in half.
or how about this...
Fox body mustang roller-$500
351w/c4 combo- $500
AFR 205 heads- $1500
intake and carb- $500
N2O kit with 200 shot- $350
cam-$150
shift kit and converter- $500
31spl spool/axles-$500
15x10 steelies with 275/60 DR's- $600
rear control arms- $300
4.10 gears-$150
$5550 before any wheeling and dealing for used parts.
460/c6-$$500
Kasse heads-$2500
cam-$150
Intake and carb-$600
shift kit and converter-$500
31 spline spool and axles for the 8.8-$500
15x10 steelies with 275/60 DR's- $600
rear control arms-$300
4.10 gears- $150
OK so maybe I'm a wee bit over budget ($1300), BUT, i'm still into mine for less than 1/3 of what your into yours for...
Not to mention I quoted all new part prices except the engine and trans. with some wheeling and dealing and serious searching, you could cut most of those prices in half.
or how about this...
Fox body mustang roller-$500
351w/c4 combo- $500
AFR 205 heads- $1500
intake and carb- $500
N2O kit with 200 shot- $350
cam-$150
shift kit and converter- $500
31spl spool/axles-$500
15x10 steelies with 275/60 DR's- $600
rear control arms- $300
4.10 gears-$150
$5550 before any wheeling and dealing for used parts.
And talk of being able to run that fast is much easier than actually doing it.