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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: rblair01

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Vehicle Info

1991 Geo Storm

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile15.49 sec @ 88 mph
  • Top Speed159 mph
  • HP250
  • Weight2282 lbs
  • SPL4 dB

Major Upgrades

  • extrude-honed
  • port and polish
  • nitrous
  • turbo
  • engine swap
  • bore-increase

Ratings

    • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Last updated: Nov 14, 2008

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I read an article on www.Autospeed.com about phenolic intake spacer gaskets and decided to make a set. The G11 Glass-Epoxy phenolic I used was extremely tough to work with. . .Melted scroll saw blades and glass-epoxy dust everywhere--not very fun. If you are interested in a set, Click Here

rblair01's 1991 Geo Storm Colorado Springs, CO Customized with Custom Transmission, Hankook Tires, Custom Strut Bars, Custom Brakes, Custom Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Custom Header, Custom Intake, Custom Springs, Haltech Perf. Chip, Eagle Alloys Wheels, KYB Shocks, Custom Ignition, G-Tech Engine Electronics, OBX Gauges - 8

Here is a test fit with the phenolic spacer gaskets.

rblair01's 1991 Geo Storm Colorado Springs, CO Customized with Custom Transmission, Hankook Tires, Custom Strut Bars, Custom Brakes, Custom Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Custom Header, Custom Intake, Custom Springs, Haltech Perf. Chip, Eagle Alloys Wheels, KYB Shocks, Custom Ignition, G-Tech Engine Electronics, OBX Gauges - 9

Here is the Throttlebody Phenolic spacer installed

rblair01's 1991 Geo Storm Colorado Springs, CO Customized with Custom Transmission, Hankook Tires, Custom Strut Bars, Custom Brakes, Custom Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Custom Header, Custom Intake, Custom Springs, Haltech Perf. Chip, Eagle Alloys Wheels, KYB Shocks, Custom Ignition, G-Tech Engine Electronics, OBX Gauges - 32

To reach my HP goal of 260-325hp, I would need larger Fuel injectors, so I upgraded the 322cc stock injectors to 460cc RX7 injectors. It was almost a perfect swap with new o-rings.

rblair01's 1991 Geo Storm Colorado Springs, CO Customized with Custom Transmission, Hankook Tires, Custom Strut Bars, Custom Brakes, Custom Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Custom Header, Custom Intake, Custom Springs, Haltech Perf. Chip, Eagle Alloys Wheels, KYB Shocks, Custom Ignition, G-Tech Engine Electronics, OBX Gauges - 15

Here they are installed with the fuel rail

rblair01's 1991 Geo Storm Colorado Springs, CO Customized with Custom Transmission, Hankook Tires, Custom Strut Bars, Custom Brakes, Custom Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Custom Header, Custom Intake, Custom Springs, Haltech Perf. Chip, Eagle Alloys Wheels, KYB Shocks, Custom Ignition, G-Tech Engine Electronics, OBX Gauges - 14

I picked up an HKS SAFR to control the extra fuel. I got this one instead of the Apexi SAFC because the HKS has 50rpm increments whereas the Apexi is at 500rpms. I plan on upgrading to the Haltech E6GM once I goto a larger turbo.

rblair01's 1991 Geo Storm Colorado Springs, CO Customized with Custom Transmission, Hankook Tires, Custom Strut Bars, Custom Brakes, Custom Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Custom Header, Custom Intake, Custom Springs, Haltech Perf. Chip, Eagle Alloys Wheels, KYB Shocks, Custom Ignition, G-Tech Engine Electronics, OBX Gauges - 26

I ordered a downpipe from Milan up in Canada. As you can see, it is much bigger than the stock downpipe, and it bypasses the Cat. SShhhh!! It also completely replaces the PreCat, which is way cool. It is 2.5" in diameter, made out of aluminized Steel and incorporates a flex joint to absorb vibrations.rblair01's 1991 Geo Storm Colorado Springs, CO Customized with Custom Transmission, Hankook Tires, Custom Strut Bars, Custom Brakes, Custom Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Custom Header, Custom Intake, Custom Springs, Haltech Perf. Chip, Eagle Alloys Wheels, KYB Shocks, Custom Ignition, G-Tech Engine Electronics, OBX Gauges - 41 rblair01's 1991 Geo Storm Colorado Springs, CO Customized with Custom Transmission, Hankook Tires, Custom Strut Bars, Custom Brakes, Custom Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Custom Header, Custom Intake, Custom Springs, Haltech Perf. Chip, Eagle Alloys Wheels, KYB Shocks, Custom Ignition, G-Tech Engine Electronics, OBX Gauges - 42
After having the Milan pipe in for a while, I figured that I could rebuild it better, so I moved the flex joint to where it is supposed to be, and cut the length down to accept a cat converter or test pipe when needed. I also have it wrapped up with DEI heat wrap and coater with high temp paint.

rblair01's 1991 Geo Storm Colorado Springs, CO Customized with Custom Transmission, Hankook Tires, Custom Strut Bars, Custom Brakes, Custom Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Custom Header, Custom Intake, Custom Springs, Haltech Perf. Chip, Eagle Alloys Wheels, KYB Shocks, Custom Ignition, G-Tech Engine Electronics, OBX Gauges - 90

EGR Blockoff plates-Had to make these until I can extend the EGR assembly. It is 3/4" too short now with the Phenolic plates installed.

rblair01's 1991 Geo Storm Colorado Springs, CO Customized with Custom Transmission, Hankook Tires, Custom Strut Bars, Custom Brakes, Custom Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Custom Header, Custom Intake, Custom Springs, Haltech Perf. Chip, Eagle Alloys Wheels, KYB Shocks, Custom Ignition, G-Tech Engine Electronics, OBX Gauges - 49

rblair01's 1991 Geo Storm Colorado Springs, CO Customized with Custom Transmission, Hankook Tires, Custom Strut Bars, Custom Brakes, Custom Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Custom Header, Custom Intake, Custom Springs, Haltech Perf. Chip, Eagle Alloys Wheels, KYB Shocks, Custom Ignition, G-Tech Engine Electronics, OBX Gauges - 18Here is the engine with everything going together nicelyrblair01's 1991 Geo Storm Colorado Springs, CO Customized with Custom Transmission, Hankook Tires, Custom Strut Bars, Custom Brakes, Custom Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Custom Header, Custom Intake, Custom Springs, Haltech Perf. Chip, Eagle Alloys Wheels, KYB Shocks, Custom Ignition, G-Tech Engine Electronics, OBX Gauges - 17
rblair01's 1991 Geo Storm Colorado Springs, CO Customized with Custom Transmission, Hankook Tires, Custom Strut Bars, Custom Brakes, Custom Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Custom Header, Custom Intake, Custom Springs, Haltech Perf. Chip, Eagle Alloys Wheels, KYB Shocks, Custom Ignition, G-Tech Engine Electronics, OBX Gauges - 16 rblair01's 1991 Geo Storm Colorado Springs, CO Customized with Custom Transmission, Hankook Tires, Custom Strut Bars, Custom Brakes, Custom Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Custom Header, Custom Intake, Custom Springs, Haltech Perf. Chip, Eagle Alloys Wheels, KYB Shocks, Custom Ignition, G-Tech Engine Electronics, OBX Gauges - 12

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Member ID: rblair01

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado