Subject	Personally, I feel that if are running 470rwhp and keeping
Posted by	Scotts94z32 on May 09, 2007 at 10:10 AM
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In Reply To	Looking for definitive answers on "Built" motor mileage. posted by eriksu9 on May 09, 2007 at 08:56 AM
Message	the race gas in there with a conservative tune, you are not pushing the limits. You say you run 470whp on 110 race gas, so do you run the 110 all the time (curiousity)? The other thing you need to keep in mind is that *most* with built motors are pushing their cars either at the strip or the track, so they see more abuse, and therefore more wear, regardless. Lastly, there are a lot of variables in this discussion: choice of components for longevity (wider bearings and/or bearing material, as examples), engine builder history with VG, plus the factors you mentioned. Until Kyle made the post yesterday about a customer (or him?) with a 70k+ mile built-motor, I didn't know anyone with more than 20k or so miles on theirs. With proper precautions (namely tune and oil starvation issues), I expect mine to last until I can afford to gut and beat on a stock C9 Z06. Spec Z06 racing will be tits. SS ____________________________________________________ We face formidable challenges. I am not afraid of them. I am prepared for them.
Follow Ups	Looking for definitive answers on "Built" motor mileage. - eriksu9 08:56:02 05/09/07 I would venture most guys who went with Kyle@IPP's products. - brahmabull (CT) 09:17:10 05/09/07 Well, I won't get into his products for I am not a big - eriksu9 10:10:19 05/09/07 Personally, I feel that if are running 470rwhp and keeping - Scotts94z32 10:10:39 05/09/07 It seems like very often it is not a matter of how hard - AntiHero 10:23:01 05/09/07 poll for the issue - AntiHero 10:35:28 05/09/07 fixed link - Scotts94z32 13:13:58 05/09/07 Heat the engine up with a heat gun to avoid cold starts. - Scotts94z32 10:38:28 05/09/07 Agreed. Thanks sooo much. - eriksu9 10:49:56 05/09/07 I read in DSport (I think) about Z1 building a VQ - J-Mart 11:00:32 05/09/07 Yes that is done on all motors...... (n/m) - Kyle(Houston) 11:20:13 05/09/07 I believe AliaZ is approaching 40k on his motor. (n/m) - Guapo 10:24:28 05/09/07 Excellent. It helps when you are your own engine builder - Scotts94z32 10:36:06 05/09/07 yep :) - aliaZ 10:40:01 05/09/07 *and you know wtf you're doing (n/m) - Guapo 10:44:18 05/09/07 Yea, but how many full boost cycles has he had - AZHeat 15:03:41 05/09/07 Well, he has tracked it quite often and gotten more - Guapo 15:16:23 05/09/07 I did not see that post about a built motor w/ 70k - eriksu9 10:44:42 05/09/07 It was 80k miles, and was his car: - Scotts94z32 11:30:59 05/09/07 Cool, Thx for the info. (n/m) - eriksu9 12:42:27 05/09/07 This is exaclty what keeps me awake at night. Need input: - J-Mart 10:56:41 05/09/07 First year college student? - spicyZ 11:41:26 05/09/07 Thanks for the words, but I was more concerned w/ a build. - J-Mart 13:18:44 05/09/07 Sounds like you have it all figured out. Good luck with it (n/m) - spicyZ 14:31:41 05/09/07 better young than old (n/m) - ZiNnYc 02:31:50 05/10/07 Here is my take on the whole thing - Kyle(Houston) 11:19:24 05/09/07 if you had to... - AntiHero 11:45:34 05/09/07 Moreover, What is the warranty % on average of - eriksu9 11:56:57 05/09/07 Warranty depends on the shop and not the motor - Kyle(Houston) 13:24:37 05/09/07 That's my engine Kyle refers to as getting damaged. He - bbug 00:20:57 05/10/07 are you kidding me ? 35 % ? I'd hate to have a 5 % failure - ztunerz 16:41:15 05/09/07 Yes 35%. I'm not saying that is acceptable, - eriksu9 08:04:05 05/10/07 That is very easy - Kyle(Houston) 13:13:25 05/09/07 Kyles right... - Biz(MD) 13:48:35 05/09/07 BINGO.. (n/m) - Kyle(Houston) 13:59:24 05/09/07 Well then, Why are they failing? - eriksu9 14:24:03 05/09/07 Who is "they"? - Kyle(Houston) 14:37:00 05/09/07 I am not sure what you are getting at but you asked - eriksu9 14:59:36 05/09/07 Well it all boils down to what you see - Kyle(Houston) 15:48:52 05/09/07 Rob's car runs great ... I dnk mileage but he says best - The Devils Z 18:22:42 05/09/07 Big 2nd. After the inital problems were found and fixed, - eriksu9 08:18:07 05/10/07 i think everyone should build their own motors >> - ztunerz 16:35:25 05/09/07 Harry ..that was funny .. .lol (n/m) - The Devils Z 18:23:19 05/09/07 i say check your rod bearings once a year - no problem :) (n/m) - ztunerz 16:32:43 05/09/07 Ash said the same thing to me a few years ago .. (n/m) - The Devils Z 18:23:58 05/09/07 built many motors with forged internals - ztunerz 16:30:18 05/09/07 Harry, what are your piston to wall clearance with the - AZHeat 16:40:37 05/09/07 i use exactly what wiesco suggests and adjust if NOS is - ztunerz 16:43:26 05/09/07 Awesome! Thats what I am looking for.... - eriksu9 08:21:48 05/10/07 Me. :-) 2+ years with no issues on Kyle's built motor. - 1BADTTZ (SoCal) 17:06:01 05/09/07
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