when is it to many miles to mod

K7cobra · November 7th, 2010, 07:55 PM

im going to be modding my car this winter im planing on cams because a family member is going to buy them for me but i much rather have a blower but how many miles is to many to do any type of performance work to the motor. i have seen people bolt on a blower at 100k and more with no problems but im planing on racing the car if i get a blower i dont plan on going over 5psi of boost. i have 86k on my motor there not hard miles at all the motor is well taken care of i have only raced this car twice at two events. im just scared that i will blow the hell out of my engine. let me know what you guys think because if i want a blower then my aunt will buy it for me and not buy the cams. if any one wants to know my aunt is my godmother only reason shes going to buy me anythin

SWEET2KSTANG · November 8th, 2010, 02:40 AM

if its well taken care of, dont worry about it as long you do supporting mods. i have tore couple mods down with a lot of miles, and they show absolutely no wear.

majorownage · November 8th, 2010, 04:21 AM

The key with mod motors, hell any engine, is to wait until it is fully warm until ANY spirited driving; especially if you have a blower. Aluminum is very sensitive to heat because it's coefficient of expansion is even more than iron, so the bearing clearances are VERY tight in a cold aluminum engine.

K7cobra · November 8th, 2010, 07:35 AM

good info i was always told not to put a blower on a motor after 60k

drazga97 · November 8th, 2010, 09:50 AM

dont waste your time on cams, get the blower.

Mach Boy · November 8th, 2010, 01:08 PM

He's getting the cams free and does his own labor. What kind of cams are they? N/A or blower cams?

Lefty · November 8th, 2010, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by drazga97

dont waste your time on cams, get the blower.

lol

K7cobra · November 14th, 2010, 07:52 AM

n/a cams i rather stay away from blowers i like all motor

96SNAKE · November 14th, 2010, 11:26 AM

Link to the cams? I'm trying to find some for my car. About how much hp are you expecting?

K7cobra · November 15th, 2010, 03:59 PM

im not sure what cams i want to go with but im thing a stage two cam set im going to start looking around to see want cams i like more i want to make with cams and all bolt ons pluse tune im hoping to make around 400 at motor or a little more if i have to ill give it a 100 shot

98SnakeHorse · November 25th, 2010, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by K7cobra

im not sure what cams i want to go with but im thing a stage two cam set im going to start looking around to see want cams i like more i want to make with cams and all bolt ons pluse tune im hoping to make around 400 at motor or a little more if i have to ill give it a 100 shot

If your worried about engine miles then you might as well put a blower on cause nitrous won't be too healthy either.

K7cobra · November 26th, 2010, 07:16 AM

k its all about the blower i want now most likely a kennybell

4valvegt · November 27th, 2010, 02:12 AM

Originally Posted by K7cobra

im going to be modding my car this winter im planing on cams because a family member is going to buy them for me but i much rather have a blower but how many miles is to many to do any type of performance work to the motor. i have seen people bolt on a blower at 100k and more with no problems but im planing on racing the car if i get a blower i dont plan on going over 5psi of boost. i have 86k on my motor there not hard miles at all the motor is well taken care of i have only raced this car twice at two events. im just scared that i will blow the hell out of my engine. let me know what you guys think because if i want a blower then my aunt will buy it for me and not buy the cams. if any one wants to know my aunt is my godmother only reason shes going to buy me anythin

When she starts puffing smoke

K7cobra · November 27th, 2010, 08:28 AM

??????

rotten · November 27th, 2010, 08:51 AM

The awesome thing about motors is you can always put another one in .

04GTAMPA · November 27th, 2010, 09:03 AM

It's really hard to make out the condition of a motor based on just mileage. My GT with 30K miles was more beat up than my Cobra with 57K miles based on the fact that I punished that GT daily with Nitrous. Do a compression test and upgrade with supporting mods if you don't want to build that motor. Plus with 5 PSI is like blowing air into it with your mouth, you should be fine.

If you just want to stay N/A, then some cams are a good choice along with full exhaust and a heck of a tune.

Baddbullitt · November 27th, 2010, 09:48 AM

IMO engines can withstand a good amount of abuse, as long as their well maintained. My Bullitt has 190,000km on it, and I have a KB 2.1 on mine, I only run 10 pounds and she makes great numbers. I put the KB on my car with 170,000km on it. She runs like a dream... I don't pound the hell out of the car, but I run her when I feel the need.
skip the cams and go with a blower...
Here's how mine sounds

YouTube - Bullitt on dyno

K7cobra · November 27th, 2010, 06:06 PM

sounds bad ass i like the way it sounds what type of power you putting

November 7th, 2010, 07:55 PM	#1
K7cobra Regular 1998 svt cobra 13.00@104 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 371 iTrader: 0 reviews	when is it to many miles to mod im going to be modding my car this winter im planing on cams because a family member is going to buy them for me but i much rather have a blower but how many miles is to many to do any type of performance work to the motor. i have seen people bolt on a blower at 100k and more with no problems but im planing on racing the car if i get a blower i dont plan on going over 5psi of boost. i have 86k on my motor there not hard miles at all the motor is well taken care of i have only raced this car twice at two events. im just scared that i will blow the hell out of my engine. let me know what you guys think because if i want a blower then my aunt will buy it for me and not buy the cams. if any one wants to know my aunt is my godmother only reason shes going to buy me anythin __________________ sponsored by auto service and performance and allegheny county customs 98 cobra mods-flowmasters 40s bassini x pipe underdrive pullies diablo tuner pro 5.0 shifter 373 gears 1999 big block project car

November 8th, 2010, 02:40 AM	#2
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	if its well taken care of, dont worry about it as long you do supporting mods. i have tore couple mods down with a lot of miles, and they show absolutely no wear. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

November 8th, 2010, 04:21 AM	#3
majorownage Regular Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 424 iTrader: 0 reviews	The key with mod motors, hell any engine, is to wait until it is fully warm until ANY spirited driving; especially if you have a blower. Aluminum is very sensitive to heat because it's coefficient of expansion is even more than iron, so the bearing clearances are VERY tight in a cold aluminum engine. __________________ 1998 Gt full pi swap -Dead and gone 1998 Mark VIII 4.30s, 125 shot, 93 d/s-Daily Driver 1998 BAB Cobra-Project

November 8th, 2010, 07:35 AM	#4
K7cobra Regular 1998 svt cobra 13.00@104 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 371 iTrader: 0 reviews	good info i was always told not to put a blower on a motor after 60k __________________ sponsored by auto service and performance and allegheny county customs 98 cobra mods-flowmasters 40s bassini x pipe underdrive pullies diablo tuner pro 5.0 shifter 373 gears 1999 big block project car

November 8th, 2010, 09:50 AM	#5
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,458 iTrader: 1 reviews	dont waste your time on cams, get the blower. __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

November 8th, 2010, 01:08 PM	#6
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	He's getting the cams free and does his own labor. What kind of cams are they? N/A or blower cams? __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

November 14th, 2010, 07:52 AM	#8
K7cobra Regular 1998 svt cobra 13.00@104 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 371 iTrader: 0 reviews	n/a cams i rather stay away from blowers i like all motor __________________ sponsored by auto service and performance and allegheny county customs 98 cobra mods-flowmasters 40s bassini x pipe underdrive pullies diablo tuner pro 5.0 shifter 373 gears 1999 big block project car

November 14th, 2010, 11:26 AM	#9
96SNAKE Regular 96 Mystic SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Columbus, GA / Fayetteville, NC Posts: 327 iTrader: 0 reviews	Link to the cams? I'm trying to find some for my car. About how much hp are you expecting? __________________ I have a 2.1L Kenne Bell for sale, polished. Pm me if interested.

November 15th, 2010, 03:59 PM	#10
K7cobra Regular 1998 svt cobra 13.00@104 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 371 iTrader: 0 reviews	im not sure what cams i want to go with but im thing a stage two cam set im going to start looking around to see want cams i like more i want to make with cams and all bolt ons pluse tune im hoping to make around 400 at motor or a little more if i have to ill give it a 100 shot __________________ sponsored by auto service and performance and allegheny county customs 98 cobra mods-flowmasters 40s bassini x pipe underdrive pullies diablo tuner pro 5.0 shifter 373 gears 1999 big block project car

November 26th, 2010, 07:16 AM	#12
K7cobra Regular 1998 svt cobra 13.00@104 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 371 iTrader: 0 reviews	k its all about the blower i want now most likely a kennybell __________________ sponsored by auto service and performance and allegheny county customs 98 cobra mods-flowmasters 40s bassini x pipe underdrive pullies diablo tuner pro 5.0 shifter 373 gears 1999 big block project car

November 27th, 2010, 08:28 AM	#14
K7cobra Regular 1998 svt cobra 13.00@104 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 371 iTrader: 0 reviews	?????? __________________ sponsored by auto service and performance and allegheny county customs 98 cobra mods-flowmasters 40s bassini x pipe underdrive pullies diablo tuner pro 5.0 shifter 373 gears 1999 big block project car

November 27th, 2010, 08:51 AM	#15
rotten Regular SA XD40 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Strinestown/York Haven , Pa Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	The awesome thing about motors is you can always put another one in . __________________ 09 crf450x super motard. 06 f250 powerstroke 04 cbr1000rr 03 rsx-s

November 27th, 2010, 09:03 AM	#16
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,742 iTrader: 1 reviews	It's really hard to make out the condition of a motor based on just mileage. My GT with 30K miles was more beat up than my Cobra with 57K miles based on the fact that I punished that GT daily with Nitrous. Do a compression test and upgrade with supporting mods if you don't want to build that motor. Plus with 5 PSI is like blowing air into it with your mouth, you should be fine. If you just want to stay N/A, then some cams are a good choice along with full exhaust and a heck of a tune. __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

November 27th, 2010, 06:06 PM	#18
K7cobra Regular 1998 svt cobra 13.00@104 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 371 iTrader: 0 reviews	sounds bad ass i like the way it sounds what type of power you putting __________________ sponsored by auto service and performance and allegheny county customs 98 cobra mods-flowmasters 40s bassini x pipe underdrive pullies diablo tuner pro 5.0 shifter 373 gears 1999 big block project car

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