Whos got the highest miles 3rd gen out there?(without engine work!)
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Whos got the highest miles 3rd gen out there?(without engine work!)
My Trans Am has got 205,ooo miles-never had engine work other than waterpump,radiator and 4 700r4 transmissions.Still runs 90mph 1/4 mile and uses 1/2 quart of oil every 1000 miles.Who said 305s are junk?How much farther can I go and she gets the hell ran out of it at least 2 times a day-its never been babied!
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I have a 1990 Formula with a few mods. Original engine, never opened up, has 185,000. Ran 14's at 96MPH about 5,000 miles ago. Uses no oil. Still runs great. I think I'm going to have to install nitrous, have some fun, and then put a new one in.
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My '84 Z-28 305 HO had 215,000 miles on it when the timing chain went. I had replaced the first clutch at 210,000. Then at 215,000 everything got replaced.
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SLP Header and Exhaust System.
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89 formula 350 , about 230,000 and still kicking , burns oil but im running 9.2 in the 8th with about every free mod and a few others , have nerver taken off the vaule covers
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85 Z-28 5.0 TPI, 215,000 mi. just water pump, radiator, reg stuff replaced. I don't think the valve covers have ever been off. I had to take the intake (TPI) off once because the thermostat housing leeked and when I went to replace it a bolt broke off into the manifold. I had to remove the manifold to get the broken bolt removed. The ORIGINAL 700R-4 trans was rebuilt after 185,000 mi. Still runs good and strong. Oil pressure is still up there...that just amazes me. Most sensors ares still original (except O2).
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1985 Z-28 305 TPI
215,000 mi. Original Eng.
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1985 Z-28 305 TPI
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Car: 89 Formula
Engine: 5.0L tpi
Transmission: 7R400
198,000 on 305, no major work on engine. Had blown head gasket from overheat, replaced radiator, fan motor, tranny still works fine, smoke on start up from leaky valve stem seals. Lost rear end at about 150,000 miles, pin slipped out of spider and fried carrier bearing. Car still runs fine, needs front end work, headlight is acting up. I love it and am going to try to keep it because the body is straight except for driver door damage from before I got it that was not repaired very well.
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Car: 1986 Firebird
Engine: 2.8 V6
Transmission: 700R4
204,000 miles and running strong... I'm on my third trans tho!
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Car: '91 Z28
Engine: L98 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 323's
Damn - that's all pretty good! I guess I'm trying NOT to let mine blow up and do regular maintenance on it. I got a '91 L98 with 102k on, but the only real engine thing I did was replace the timing chain at 100k - other things have crapped out - water pump and stuff, nothing real major. Pulled my tranny a couple of weeks ago for a rebuild, but found out the hard way it wasn't the problem. Oh well - call it more preventive maintenance. Overall, the engine itself is still real "sound".
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I have 1 92 L98 woth about 103,000 on it...Still fires up every morning with out a problem
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1992 25th anniversary edition Z28 (Black W/Red stripes) 5.7 L98 engine, 3.73 gears,
Aluminum under drive pulley's, Gutted air box, K&N air filters, Air Foil, Bosch platinum spark plugs,
8MM spiral core wires, stage 2 chip, engine oil cooler, soon to have a high flow cat with a 3" flowmaster exhaust and P7000 Perelli Z rated tires all around.
Did I mention the interior is fully loaded!
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1992 25th anniversary edition Z28 (Black W/Red stripes) 5.7 L98 engine, 3.73 gears,
Aluminum under drive pulley's, Gutted air box, K&N air filters, Air Foil, Bosch platinum spark plugs,
8MM spiral core wires, stage 2 chip, engine oil cooler, soon to have a high flow cat with a 3" flowmaster exhaust and P7000 Perelli Z rated tires all around.
Did I mention the interior is fully loaded!
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I have an 91 RS 305 TBI, purchased new. The car has 203,xxx miles on it. Other than regular stuff like alternators (2), water pump, fuel pump, battery and so on, no really major stuff. The valve cover have never been off the 305 and the 700R4 has only had fluid changes. The car will burn 1/2 quart of Mobile 1 5w-30 every 3,500 miles. If it sits a few days, it's a smoke screen cause of the leaky valve guides.
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Car: 95 Caprice
Engine: 5.7l LT1
Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 2.93
about to turn 140k on my 2.8, no internal engine mods, on my second 700r4 tranny.. runs like a dream, still pulling strong, doesnt burn oil, nothing..
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Car: 1991Firebird T/A
Engine: 350
Transmission: Modified Viper t-56
Axle/Gears: dana 44, 3.55
yep... mine's got 155,000 on it... smokes like hell on start up, but after it burns it all off, it doesnt even puff... which means the rings are still good even if the valveguides and seals are shot...
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My almost totally stock 1992 L98 Heritage Z28 has about 10600 miles on it. Only changes have been the water pump and replaced the battery last june. Yes, I rarely get an opportunity to drive it, but with all the shows up here in the Northwest in Aug & Sept it'll see some more miles soon.
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1992 Z28 Heritage White/Red Stripes 700R4,L98,3:23 Posi
All stock except waterpump and new Delco battery.
1972 V8 Vega
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1992 Z28 Heritage White/Red Stripes 700R4,L98,3:23 Posi
All stock except waterpump and new Delco battery.
1972 V8 Vega
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hmmm, im at about 133,000. nothing major. intake gaskets, alternators, need a rear main seal but cant figure out how to get the motor unbolted from the tranny. just about every sensor and a fuel injector. smokes when i first start it so the heads will be coming off when i get the other one running. other than that still going fine
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Car: 1990 Formula
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 3:73 Posi
My 84's original engine went 189,000 before i blew the head..and the last 10,000 i beat the **** outta it
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93 CAMARO- 3.4 v6,5spd,borla cat back,hurst short throw shifter,moroso cold air induction kit,kyb adjustable shocks,17" wheels,275/40zr17 comp t/a's
84 FIREBIRD-2.8 V6,5spd super economy model
no options except t-tops( not even locking),no tilt,no cruise,no delay wipers,no rear defroter,no a/c,no rear spoiler(i put one on)no pw,pdl,pm,pseat,no gauges(just a 85 mph speedo with no trip odometer and a big f***in' gas gauge)
90 FORMULA 350-
Edelbrock t.e.s,gutted cat,Borla cat-back,LT4 hot cam ,24# injectors,holley h.p. fuel pump,K&N Throttle Body mounted air filter,52mm throttle body,accel 8.8mm wires,plugs cap and rotor,ADS superchip,GTA tailights,T-tops
No E.T's yet.
Previous 3rd gen's
83 Trans-Am 305 CFI auto T-TOP
84 Firebird 305 H.O. auto HARDTOP
87 Firebird 2.8 V-6 auto HARDTOP
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93 CAMARO- 3.4 v6,5spd,borla cat back,hurst short throw shifter,moroso cold air induction kit,kyb adjustable shocks,17" wheels,275/40zr17 comp t/a's
84 FIREBIRD-2.8 V6,5spd super economy model
no options except t-tops( not even locking),no tilt,no cruise,no delay wipers,no rear defroter,no a/c,no rear spoiler(i put one on)no pw,pdl,pm,pseat,no gauges(just a 85 mph speedo with no trip odometer and a big f***in' gas gauge)
90 FORMULA 350-
Edelbrock t.e.s,gutted cat,Borla cat-back,LT4 hot cam ,24# injectors,holley h.p. fuel pump,K&N Throttle Body mounted air filter,52mm throttle body,accel 8.8mm wires,plugs cap and rotor,ADS superchip,GTA tailights,T-tops
No E.T's yet.
Previous 3rd gen's
83 Trans-Am 305 CFI auto T-TOP
84 Firebird 305 H.O. auto HARDTOP
87 Firebird 2.8 V-6 auto HARDTOP
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Car: 89 Iroc Z Cnvertible
Engine: 409 SR
Transmission: 6 speed
92 3.1 V6 w/ 220,000 miles and still running the original 4L60 in it. Only mod done was a new cam at 195,000 when the timing chain let loose. Car is not burning oil by any means. 26 GPM on the highway, doing 75 mph.
Now, my V8 305 Convertible, thats a different story.
Now, my V8 305 Convertible, thats a different story.
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Car: 84 Z28
Engine: 355 (fastburn heads, LT4 HOT cam)
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9-bolt, 3.27
Let's see......192,230 as of when I parked it this afternoon. Typical stuff, like water-pump, etc... Trans was removed once for what I thought was a cracked flexplate (Wasn't.) Valve covers were off once for valve seals (Needs it again) and that's about it. Just regular maintanence stuff otherwise.
Car still runs great, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
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Added dual elec fans.
145 MPH IROC Speedo
Building 430 HP 350
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Block is in shop!
Car still runs great, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
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Working on:
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Added dual elec fans.
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Building 430 HP 350
using primarily GMPP parts.
Block is in shop!
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i got to 180,000 as a daily driver outa my 86 camaro cpe. the only changes i did before this summer are fuel pump, radiator hoses, and air/oil filter replacements. THATS IT. and she still ran fine but i wanted more power so i am gonna put a 350 in her.
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Car: 1990 Formula
Engine: 5.7 liter
Transmission: 700R4
i had a 219,325 on my 86 firebird...beforei sold it
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Whos got the highest miles 3rd gen out there?( without engine work !)
Anyways...I will go for the least miles with plenty o' work.
At only 20k replaced the rear under warranty. The rear rotors were blue from heat and stress cracked, so they replaced them at the same time (Damn Autobahn made me do it ). BTW, the cruise control only works up to 120 mph.
At 30k replaced the POS T-5 under warranty. (Damn Autobahn, again, and ATF (too thin to protect ****) conspired on this one.) Clutch was toast so they replaced it under warranty while they were at it, and I talked them into an aluminum driveshaft, too.
At 75k back in the states and the ol' 305 smoked pretty good on start up. Valve seals/guides were toast (damn high rpm Autobahn again I'm sure). It ran good, though. Then it started using a fair amount of oil so I switched from Mobile 1 to regular 20W50 dino oil.
At 85k swapped Trick Flows, Crane Cam, new clutch, whoo-ah! Wish I had the chance to drive that combo in Germany to have seen the improvement.
At ~100k all sorts of electrical gremlins cropped up. Replaced the distributor and the 'puter to be on the safe side.
At 135k yanked the whole mess and swapped in a ZZ4 short block with freshened Trick Flows, new flywheel, clutch, etc.
Closing note...anyone who gets 100k+ on their stock clutch must drive like a cheerleader.
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My old L69 305 had 200,000 on it when I swapped in my 350. I sold it to a guy with a SS Monte Carlo, and as far as I know it is still kicking today without any internal engine work done to it. He wants to rebuild it when it goes out. I told him to call me, and I would help him get parts since I live in Denver, and he lives in Nebraska. Not too many good parts stores in a town of 9,000 people! I haven't heard from him yet...so must still be going.
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1984 L69 Z28 with 350 H.O., Hypertech ThermoMaster Chip w/ 160* PowerStat, Stock L69 Dual Air Intake w/ K&N, L69 Dual Plane Intake Manifold, Modified Q-Jet, 350 4 bolt main w/ Crane Energizer Cam & 1.5 Roller Rockers, Lunati Drop Forged Crank and Rods, 23 Degree Trick Flow Heads, Hooker Comp Headers, 3:73 Posi, T-5 (Soon to be a T56!), 4-wheel disc brakes, 3" Catback Exhaust...etc.
Wise man say....Man who jump on bedspring this spring....have offspring next spring!
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Dang, I feel a lot better about my car now! I have the L03 305, and I've got 134,000 miles on it! And it doesn't brun any oil!
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I thought my Berlinetta had 141,000 on it....turns out it's at 241,000! All origional for now, but the engine and tranny swap will be happening VERY soon.
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Car: 1991 Z28
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 4L60 automatic
Well not the highest here,but at 131,340 miles and have not opened up the motor, yet.
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Red 1991 Z/28 350TPI
minor mods:Flowmaster(dual& catless),K&N filters and others possibly(bought used).
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Car: 85z28 // 97 Hawk
Engine: wore out 360 // LT1
Transmission: 700R4 // 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.73 // 3.23
sorry didnt have my sig then i hit stop and hit the submit button twice
and if any of ya'll moderaters wanna delete this go right ahead i wont get mad
really i won't
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really i won't
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Car: 85z28 // 97 Hawk
Engine: wore out 360 // LT1
Transmission: 700R4 // 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.73 // 3.23
i only have about 20k on the motor and it smokes like crap on startup but only sometimes
i tell people its my carb but im not forsure it might be my valve springs
i drive the crap out of it every day
it sees 6000rpm more than once on an average day
hey but its still kicking
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i tell people its my carb but im not forsure it might be my valve springs
i drive the crap out of it every day
it sees 6000rpm more than once on an average day
hey but its still kicking
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137,000 miles and nothing but the a/c compressor has ever gone out...except the crankshaft pulley, but that was only a $30 repair so I don't think it counts.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Arctic White 91 RS:
I have an 91 RS 305 TBI, purchased new. The car has 203,xxx miles on it. Other than regular stuff like alternators (2), water pump, fuel pump, battery and so on, no really major stuff. The valve cover have never been off the 305 and the 700R4 has only had fluid changes. The car will burn 1/2 quart of Mobile 1 5w-30 every 3,500 miles. If it sits a few days, it's a smoke screen cause of the leaky valve guides. </font>
I have an 91 RS 305 TBI, purchased new. The car has 203,xxx miles on it. Other than regular stuff like alternators (2), water pump, fuel pump, battery and so on, no really major stuff. The valve cover have never been off the 305 and the 700R4 has only had fluid changes. The car will burn 1/2 quart of Mobile 1 5w-30 every 3,500 miles. If it sits a few days, it's a smoke screen cause of the leaky valve guides. </font>
The RS currently has 221,883 miles on it. I run Mobile 1 5w-30, oil consumption is increased to 1qt per 2,500 miles.
No engine work of any kind. (just oil changes)
No tranny work of any kind. (just fluid changes)
I bought the car new, so I know the RS engine and tranny haven't had any problems.
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Car: 1990 Formula
Engine: 5.7 liter
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my old 86 bird I sold to my friend that I am close to just rounded 280,000 miles on the original LO3!! They dont call those motors the Long Operating till 300,000 for nothin!!
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your right....hahahahahaha
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Car: 1992 Camaro Z28 Convertible Z03
Engine: 383 SuperRam
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Hows 240,115 Miles
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9,365,043,000,000 miles, give or take a few...
O.K. Follow me on this one and I think I've got you all beat.
Considering that on average all of my miles are away from home then back to it, the total mileage traveled east and west are about equal. Realizing that the earth is 22,700 miles in diameter, and that is rotates 365.24 times a year, and the car is almost 15 years old, it would have traveled 124,364,220 miles in that time. Add to this the fact that the earth travels around the sun in an eliptical orbit with a circumference of 585 million miles, and that has happened 15 times (so far), the total mileage is approaching 8.76 trillion miles. Add this to the 40 billion miles that our solar system travels around the center of the Milky Way every year, and the total mileage is really closer to 9.365 trillion miles. Never mind the 47,000 miles on the odometer - that is basically insignificant by comparison.
Even solid nickel/titanium asteroids start to wear out after that many miles - it's no wonder I need new front tires!
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O.K. Follow me on this one and I think I've got you all beat.
Considering that on average all of my miles are away from home then back to it, the total mileage traveled east and west are about equal. Realizing that the earth is 22,700 miles in diameter, and that is rotates 365.24 times a year, and the car is almost 15 years old, it would have traveled 124,364,220 miles in that time. Add to this the fact that the earth travels around the sun in an eliptical orbit with a circumference of 585 million miles, and that has happened 15 times (so far), the total mileage is approaching 8.76 trillion miles. Add this to the 40 billion miles that our solar system travels around the center of the Milky Way every year, and the total mileage is really closer to 9.365 trillion miles. Never mind the 47,000 miles on the odometer - that is basically insignificant by comparison.
Even solid nickel/titanium asteroids start to wear out after that many miles - it's no wonder I need new front tires!
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Vader:
9,365,043,000,000 miles, give or take a few...
O.K. Follow me on this one and I think I've got you all beat.
Considering that on average all of my miles are away from home then back to it, the total mileage traveled east and west are about equal. Realizing that the earth is 22,700 miles in diameter, and that is rotates 365.24 times a year, and the car is almost 15 years old, it would have traveled 124,364,220 miles in that time. Add to this the fact that the earth travels around the sun in an eliptical orbit with a circumference of 585 million miles, and that has happened 15 times (so far), the total mileage is approaching 8.76 trillion miles. Add this to the 40 billion miles that our solar system travels around the center of the Milky Way every year, and the total mileage is really closer to 9.365 trillion miles. Never mind the 47,000 miles on the odometer - that is basically insignificant by comparison.
Even solid nickel/titanium asteroids start to wear out after that many miles - it's no wonder I need new front tires!
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9,365,043,000,000 miles, give or take a few...
O.K. Follow me on this one and I think I've got you all beat.
Considering that on average all of my miles are away from home then back to it, the total mileage traveled east and west are about equal. Realizing that the earth is 22,700 miles in diameter, and that is rotates 365.24 times a year, and the car is almost 15 years old, it would have traveled 124,364,220 miles in that time. Add to this the fact that the earth travels around the sun in an eliptical orbit with a circumference of 585 million miles, and that has happened 15 times (so far), the total mileage is approaching 8.76 trillion miles. Add this to the 40 billion miles that our solar system travels around the center of the Milky Way every year, and the total mileage is really closer to 9.365 trillion miles. Never mind the 47,000 miles on the odometer - that is basically insignificant by comparison.
Even solid nickel/titanium asteroids start to wear out after that many miles - it's no wonder I need new front tires!
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1987 Pontiac Trans AM (GTA?) 350 or is it a 305?! TPI
SLP 1 3/4" headers, 3" cat back (stock cat
MSD ignition.
MSD Blaster SS coil.
3.73 Rear end gears
Accell 8.8 Wires
Bosh +4 Spark Plugs (Don't know if they really help but hell!)
Holley AFPR
Race Built Automatic trans ('vette servo, shift kit, tightly packed clutches)--just needs titanium gears now!
Newly gutted cat (the car gutted it's own cat!)
Hypertech Chip (Just found out I had it! :eek
More soon when funds are avail...
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Car: 1990 Formula
Engine: 5.7 liter
Transmission: 700R4
someone has to much time on their hands
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Car: yy wife, crazy.
Engine: 350, Vortecs, 650DP
Transmission: TH-350
Axle/Gears: 8.5", 3.42
Once GM figured out how to use good cams, I see that we all got a lot o' miles.
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92 RS w/t-tops 305 TBI Auto.
170K miles and don't burn a drop o'oil
-K&N Truck filter #1500 w, open ele.
air cleaner
-Dynomax 2 1/2" cat-back
-B&M TransPak
-Jet Stage2 Chip
-180* T-Stat w/ 185* Fan Switch
-JVC CD--Alpine speakers & 4ch. amp
Rockford 2ch. to 2 MTX 12" subs
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92 RS w/t-tops 305 TBI Auto.
170K miles and don't burn a drop o'oil
-K&N Truck filter #1500 w, open ele.
air cleaner
-Dynomax 2 1/2" cat-back
-B&M TransPak
-Jet Stage2 Chip
-180* T-Stat w/ 185* Fan Switch
-JVC CD--Alpine speakers & 4ch. amp
Rockford 2ch. to 2 MTX 12" subs
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Car: '88 Firebird Formula 350
Engine: Built 383 TPI
Transmission: Built 700r4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt, 3.27:1 Posi
The first speedometer said 118,000. The new one has just turned 86,000. And that was with it disconected for about two years. So that would be a grand total of 204,000 miles, plus the two years of daily driving. That would put it at about 250,000. I am now replacing the completely stock 305, just because I want a 350.
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'82 Firebird, dead stock, 9 bolt disc rear, over 200,000 miles and still going strong, more to come...
http://www.spinfrenzy.com/stingerssx...easures.html#4
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'82 Firebird, dead stock, 9 bolt disc rear, over 200,000 miles and still going strong, more to come...
http://www.spinfrenzy.com/stingerssx...easures.html#4
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It seems to me that the 305 cars run longer
I have 158,000 miles currently on my 87 IROC. I beat it like a rental car daily and it seems to like it.
It needs valve seals, but other than that, the rings, etc. are fine.
My 88 Vette had over 250,000 miles on it when I sold it 2 years ago. It never used any oil, the valve seals were fine, and it never leaked a drop.
I have to give credit where credits due...
THANKS MOBIL 1 !!!
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1987 IROC Z TPI 350 A4 3.27 Borg-Warner.
Mods: 2300-2500 Stall Converter, Shift Kit(GM parts), TPI Specialties Stage 3 PROM, Modified Airbox w/ K&N's, Relocated MAT sensor, Gutted MAF, Accel 8mm Wires, bypassed TB coolant, Flowmaster 3 chamber single 3" in/out muffler, airfoil, Random Tech Hi-Flow Converter (soon to go byebye!). ALL STOCK otherwise.
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**BOYCOTT LAPEER DRAGWAY**
I have 158,000 miles currently on my 87 IROC. I beat it like a rental car daily and it seems to like it.
It needs valve seals, but other than that, the rings, etc. are fine.
My 88 Vette had over 250,000 miles on it when I sold it 2 years ago. It never used any oil, the valve seals were fine, and it never leaked a drop.
I have to give credit where credits due...
THANKS MOBIL 1 !!!
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Mike L.
1987 IROC Z TPI 350 A4 3.27 Borg-Warner.
Mods: 2300-2500 Stall Converter, Shift Kit(GM parts), TPI Specialties Stage 3 PROM, Modified Airbox w/ K&N's, Relocated MAT sensor, Gutted MAF, Accel 8mm Wires, bypassed TB coolant, Flowmaster 3 chamber single 3" in/out muffler, airfoil, Random Tech Hi-Flow Converter (soon to go byebye!). ALL STOCK otherwise.
http://www.MichaelLasiuta.home.att.net
**BOYCOTT LAPEER DRAGWAY**
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by IROC5.7TPI:
...My 88 Vette had over 250,000 miles on it when I sold it 2 years ago. It never used any oil, the valve seals were fine, and it never leaked a drop.
I have to give credit where credits due...
THANKS MOBIL 1 !!!
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...My 88 Vette had over 250,000 miles on it when I sold it 2 years ago. It never used any oil, the valve seals were fine, and it never leaked a drop.
I have to give credit where credits due...
THANKS MOBIL 1 !!!
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I'm at about 230,000; never even removed valve covers. I've replaced the water pump, alternator(a few times), injectors, and transmission. (The fool that owned the car before me filled the T5 half with gear oil instead of ATF, it killed the syncros.) Even the A/C hasn't even been recharged and it still blows cold air.