How many miles are too many???

[85CamaroSportscoupe]

Hello all, On the 2.8L originally in my camaro had 150,000 miles on it then a pushrod went so that was the end of that motor. Now i got This 1994 3.4L and shes got 120,000 miles on her, and i plan on taking care of this engine as much as physically possible, how much life does everyone think is left in the engine? What are some numbers of people who have a similar engine, because i plan on putting quite a bit of money into the engine if i CAN. thanx alot every1.

[Die Ford V8]

i dont have a 3.4 but my 3.8 has 138,000 miles on it and still runs strong 15.3 1/4 and 32.2 mpg on the highway.

a friend of mine has 140,000 and his car still runs strong. i am sure you can get 200,000 if you keep up on oil changes

[crasher]

I have 3.4l v6 on my camaro and it has nearly 150,000+ miles on it and it still runs strong. Just take care of it change the oil regularly and keep the fluids filled and changed regularly and it should last well over 200,000+ miles. I'm hoping mine will.

[hockeyman]

I have a 1990 Dodge Omni 2.2l with 213,500 miles on it, and it still gets me back-n-forth to work without any problems. It also passes inspection every year without any mishaps. Take care of your car and it'll take care of you.

-Marc

[Flying high]

I put 150,000 miles on my car in three and a half years, and I havent had any problems. You just need to take care of your car.

[slow]

i put 120,000 on a 1992 bonneville with the 3.8

no motor problems ever.

tranny was on its way out, but the motor was solid as a rock [img]smile.gif[/img]

sold it, and got a LS1, (AC was broken... $1500 to replace, cheaper/better to buy a new car ;) )

Ryan

[HotWheelz]

I've got a 94 3.4l that just rolled over 146,000 miles, and she still runs just great. Aside from regular maintenance, I've hardly had to put any money into the engine. I'm fairly sure that if you treat them right, they'll run just short of forever.

[BradC]

Got a 95 Chevy Lumina with a 3100 V6 pushing 210K. It used about a quart of oil every 2 weeks, but other than that it rund great and still has plenty of power. Don't see why it won't make it to 300K. You just have to take care of your stuff.

[85CamaroSportscoupe]

Now what about if i was to say, use this car in a matter that involves performance? can i still expect these numbers?

[hockeyman]

Originally posted by 85CamaroSportscoupe:
Now what about if i was to say, use this car in a matter that involves performance? can i still expect these numbers?

Whay kind of performance? Are you just adding intake, exhaust and some minor upgrades?
If you are talking s-charging, n20, cam, etc. then I'd suggest a rebuild.

-Marc

[MustangEater8251]

I had 130k when I sold the car, ran like a top guy that bought it saws it still runs like a top...

I think it has like 138k on it now... and My car took a beaten, but was well maintained.

[85CamaroSportscoupe]

When i say performance i just mean cam job, lifters, rockers, intake, headers, eshaust.

[hockeyman]

Nah, you should be ok then. Build it and race it!

-Marc

[mAsKeD_mUlLeT]

i just hit 185,000 miles yesterday, and shes still a beast, only major reapairs have been head gasket and valve cover gasket, i'm probably going to get 250,000 miles out of her [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

[redfirebird15]

158k here. Only fixes were water pump and soon im going to get a small oil leak fixed. Thats it.