How Long Will My Engine Last?

Pittbull · November 5th, 2009, 11:26 PM

I bought the car with 130k miles on it and i was just wondering how long do these engines last? idk if theres a specific life span or anything.... Im sure theres someone who has an idea :\

Eagle2000GT · November 5th, 2009, 11:34 PM

Pitbull, you have almost 400 post at this time. That means your not a newbe.

Mod motors are extremely reliable but how long they last depends upon on much they have been abused. I have 130,000 miles on my motor. It uses less than 1/2 quart of oil between 5,000 mile oil changes. It has been supercharged and held up to 370 rwhp abuse for the last 50,000 miles. It sees 6000 rpm at least once per day.

How long will it last depends upon on how well you take care of it.

Pittbull · November 5th, 2009, 11:36 PM

not a newbie? uuhh k? im still not the smartest guy bro hah

well im going to take damn good car of it but i just dont kno how its been handled the 130k miles BEFORE i bought it... makes me sad

poor baby has prob been raped for 8 years straight

liljojo4711 · November 5th, 2009, 11:50 PM

mine has been very well maintained and im at 195000. swapping a 5.4 in when it goes though. cant wait haha.

Pittbull · November 5th, 2009, 11:52 PM

goddamn 195k?! that makes me happy ha r u the original owner tho?

i like the murdered look by the way

330CubeGt · November 6th, 2009, 12:40 AM

I have seen quite a few 4.6 SOHC Motors in the 450,xxx Mile Range

mig4236 · November 6th, 2009, 01:15 AM

It depends how you take care of it.

Mathos1 · November 6th, 2009, 01:41 AM

Do blocks wear? or do changing/upgrading/forging all rotating assembly be enough?

liljojo4711 · November 6th, 2009, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by Pittbull

goddamn 195k?! that makes me happy ha r u the original owner tho?

i like the murdered look by the way

my mom bought it new in 99 and i got it about a year ago. thanks bro, i like the look too

.

Mustang_GTX · November 6th, 2009, 05:20 AM

i looked at the title of this thread and literally LOL'ed hahahaha sorry pitbulll just thought it was funny

dannyboy281 · November 6th, 2009, 05:42 AM

id replace the timing chains and get the entire kit from summit to do it also the water pump, thermostat, fuel filter, plugs, remove & clean the injectors, fluid flush and replacement(oil,trans,diff,coolant,brake) and new gaskets the ones pertaining to doing the above... then it should last you just dont abuse it

Fijistudios · November 6th, 2009, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by dannyboy281

id replace the timing chains and get the entire kit from summit to do it also the water pump, thermostat, fuel filter, plugs, remove & clean the injectors, fluid flush and replacement(oil,trans,diff,coolant,brake) and new gaskets the ones pertaining to doing the above... then it should last you just dont abuse it

this plus a million. Did this and my fox had 250k miles on the drivetrain and 160k on my 97 gt. these motors last if you know how to treat them

turbot4 · November 6th, 2009, 07:57 AM

okay, now that we got that out of the way, pitbull is still a nub

Pittbull · November 6th, 2009, 01:33 PM

thanks errbodyy! yes i am a nub and im proud of my newbness 8-)
and its piTTbull not pitbull GET IT RIGHTT

huggy bear · November 6th, 2009, 01:42 PM

no worries I had the same question just you wree man enough to ask on the thread so more power to ya pittbull. getting the KB 2,1L soon so I was curious because I have 91K and like you sad the owner before you have no clue about just like mine. I bought it with 55K so 36K were mine and I can say that as far as oil changes and general maintanence has been kept up so i'm not worried I prolly got another 50K before somethng major happens.

quiksilver225 · November 6th, 2009, 01:45 PM

i drive like an asshole, i beat the shit out of my car, i maintain it extremely well, i race everyone i pull up next to at a red light whether they want to or not and whether they are a young kid or a 90yr old lady.

my motor died at 110,000

my she rest in piece

Pittbull · November 6th, 2009, 01:58 PM

yehh huggy im not to worried about it but people really dont care about their cars.. and three owners later and no owners manuel and im where im at now.
HAHA quick theres great! can always drop a 5.4 in it like ur gonna do ha

huggy bear · November 6th, 2009, 02:01 PM

I know the feeling. Just do the best you can.

huggy bear · November 6th, 2009, 02:02 PM

I find new shit evwery month that the previous owner neglected.

quiksilver225 · November 6th, 2009, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Pittbull

yehh huggy im not to worried about it but people really dont care about their cars.. and three owners later and no owners manuel and im where im at now.
HAHA quick theres great! can always drop a 5.4 in it like ur gonna do ha

while we're complaining about spelling of usernames, mine is "quiksilver". not "quicksilver"

November 5th, 2009, 11:26 PM	#1
Pittbull Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 588	How Long Will My Engine Last? I bought the car with 130k miles on it and i was just wondering how long do these engines last? idk if theres a specific life span or anything.... Im sure theres someone who has an idea :\ __________________ z28 killa Steeda Underdrive Pullies, Accufab 70mm Throttle Body+Plenum, Intake Spacer, Cold Air Intake, Flowmaster Super Flow 44 Series Mufflers, Xenon Quater window scoops, Shorty Antenna, Barely Legal Window tint Work In Progress....

November 5th, 2009, 11:34 PM	#2
Eagle2000GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 1,087	Pitbull, you have almost 400 post at this time. That means your not a newbe. Mod motors are extremely reliable but how long they last depends upon on much they have been abused. I have 130,000 miles on my motor. It uses less than 1/2 quart of oil between 5,000 mile oil changes. It has been supercharged and held up to 370 rwhp abuse for the last 50,000 miles. It sees 6000 rpm at least once per day. How long will it last depends upon on how well you take care of it. __________________ latest tune: 370 rwhp/377 rwtq Garage: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-11329/ Previously Owned: 1966 Coronet 500, 426 ci est. 290-300 rwhp 1969 Camaro RS/SS, 350 ci est. 210-220 rwhp Today is the real muscle car era.

November 5th, 2009, 11:36 PM	#3
Pittbull Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 588	not a newbie? uuhh k? im still not the smartest guy bro hah well im going to take damn good car of it but i just dont kno how its been handled the 130k miles BEFORE i bought it... makes me sad poor baby has prob been raped for 8 years straight __________________ z28 killa Steeda Underdrive Pullies, Accufab 70mm Throttle Body+Plenum, Intake Spacer, Cold Air Intake, Flowmaster Super Flow 44 Series Mufflers, Xenon Quater window scoops, Shorty Antenna, Barely Legal Window tint Work In Progress....

November 5th, 2009, 11:50 PM	#4
liljojo4711 Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 233	mine has been very well maintained and im at 195000. swapping a 5.4 in when it goes though. cant wait haha. __________________ 5.4 2v swap soon

November 5th, 2009, 11:52 PM	#5
Pittbull Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 588	goddamn 195k?! that makes me happy ha r u the original owner tho? i like the murdered look by the way __________________ z28 killa Steeda Underdrive Pullies, Accufab 70mm Throttle Body+Plenum, Intake Spacer, Cold Air Intake, Flowmaster Super Flow 44 Series Mufflers, Xenon Quater window scoops, Shorty Antenna, Barely Legal Window tint Work In Progress....

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November 6th, 2009, 12:40 AM	#6
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1998 Mustang GT 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 3,393	I have seen quite a few 4.6 SOHC Motors in the 450,xxx Mile Range __________________ Boosted Auto 5.4 (Stock Specs) 380 @ 4750 RPM 450 @ 3250 RPM If its Fast and reliable, it ain't cheap. If its Cheap and reliable, it ain't fast. If its Fast and cheap, it ain't reliable.

November 6th, 2009, 01:15 AM	#7
mig4236 Newbie 2001 Mustang Gt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 46	It depends how you take care of it.

November 6th, 2009, 01:41 AM	#8
Mathos1 Regular "2k GT" 13.9 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: RGV Posts: 160	Do blocks wear? or do changing/upgrading/forging all rotating assembly be enough? __________________ 2k Silver Gt. SLP LM1 + Straight Pipes/custom hpipe. Ford Racing 3.73's. Custom CAI. - 13.9

November 6th, 2009, 05:20 AM	#10
Mustang_GTX Regular 2002 Mustang GT 13.515@102 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 227	i looked at the title of this thread and literally LOL'ed hahahaha sorry pitbulll just thought it was funny __________________ Mustang Mike

November 6th, 2009, 05:42 AM	#11
dannyboy281 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 40th Aniv coming soon Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 659	id replace the timing chains and get the entire kit from summit to do it also the water pump, thermostat, fuel filter, plugs, remove & clean the injectors, fluid flush and replacement(oil,trans,diff,coolant,brake) and new gaskets the ones pertaining to doing the above... then it should last you just dont abuse it __________________ Accufab Upper Plenum & 70 mm Throttle Body, SLP Long Tubes, SLP Catted X-Pipe, SLP Loudmouth Catback, 91 Octane SCT-X3 Tune, K&N FIPK, Hurst Short Throw, Mach 1 Grill Delete & Chin, 18" Cobra R wrapped in Nitto 555's

November 6th, 2009, 07:57 AM	#13
turbot4 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 mustang gt vortech v2-sq 415whp 393tq Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lebanon pa Posts: 1,220	okay, now that we got that out of the way, pitbull is still a nub __________________ Not Stock !!

November 6th, 2009, 01:33 PM	#14
Pittbull Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 588	thanks errbodyy! yes i am a nub and im proud of my newbness 8-) and its piTTbull not pitbull GET IT RIGHTT __________________ z28 killa Steeda Underdrive Pullies, Accufab 70mm Throttle Body+Plenum, Intake Spacer, Cold Air Intake, Flowmaster Super Flow 44 Series Mufflers, Xenon Quater window scoops, Shorty Antenna, Barely Legal Window tint Work In Progress....

November 6th, 2009, 01:42 PM	#15
huggy bear Regular 2001 Mustang GT .23333333 minutes Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Inbetween a rock and a hard place Posts: 363	no worries I had the same question just you wree man enough to ask on the thread so more power to ya pittbull. getting the KB 2,1L soon so I was curious because I have 91K and like you sad the owner before you have no clue about just like mine. I bought it with 55K so 36K were mine and I can say that as far as oil changes and general maintanence has been kept up so i'm not worried I prolly got another 50K before somethng major happens. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT: 10.5 bullit rims, straight pipes, 180 degree t-stat, rear upper control arms, power slot rotors, hawk pads. fml

November 6th, 2009, 01:45 PM	#16
quiksilver225 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,106	i drive like an asshole, i beat the shit out of my car, i maintain it extremely well, i race everyone i pull up next to at a red light whether they want to or not and whether they are a young kid or a 90yr old lady. my motor died at 110,000 my she rest in piece __________________ BBK CAI, March UDPs, Eibach Sportline Springs, MM C/C plates, Koni Yellows, Centerforce DF clutch, FRPP Billet Flywheel, B&M Pro-Ripper Shifter, BBK ceramic LTs, BBK catted X-Pipe, SLP LM1, EBC rotors, 4.10 FRPP gears 5.4 4V coming soon

November 6th, 2009, 01:58 PM	#17
Pittbull Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 588	yehh huggy im not to worried about it but people really dont care about their cars.. and three owners later and no owners manuel and im where im at now. HAHA quick theres great! can always drop a 5.4 in it like ur gonna do ha __________________ z28 killa Steeda Underdrive Pullies, Accufab 70mm Throttle Body+Plenum, Intake Spacer, Cold Air Intake, Flowmaster Super Flow 44 Series Mufflers, Xenon Quater window scoops, Shorty Antenna, Barely Legal Window tint Work In Progress....

November 6th, 2009, 02:01 PM	#18
huggy bear Regular 2001 Mustang GT .23333333 minutes Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Inbetween a rock and a hard place Posts: 363	I know the feeling. Just do the best you can. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT: 10.5 bullit rims, straight pipes, 180 degree t-stat, rear upper control arms, power slot rotors, hawk pads. fml

November 6th, 2009, 02:02 PM	#19
huggy bear Regular 2001 Mustang GT .23333333 minutes Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Inbetween a rock and a hard place Posts: 363	I find new shit evwery month that the previous owner neglected. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT: 10.5 bullit rims, straight pipes, 180 degree t-stat, rear upper control arms, power slot rotors, hawk pads. fml

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