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  • #31
    My black X-11 currently shows 197,xxx but when I got the car the speedo cable was broken so I assume the mileage is at or over 200k. As far as the drive train, I have no idea of the mileage. I think the motor is original and matching but I KNOW the tranny has been replaced at least twice now. On my X-11 STE, the chassis has just shy of 72k original miles but the drivetrain has approx. 142k. My '87 Jimmy has 201k. My Dads '85 Chavy Van has 350k. And finally, I USED to have an '81 Volvo 245DL that had over 500k before it died and was never rebuilt or anything (top that!).
    Tuning a car is full of compromises. You must decide if you are willing to give up either reliability, performance, or a whole load of cash. Also remember that repairs will seem to come up much more often as you strive for even more performance

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    • #32
      i have 227,xxx miles on my 3.1 MPFI. i just pulled the engine out a couple weeks ago so i could replace the head gaskets, oil pump, etc etc. i've owned the car since 4/00 & 111,000 miles. i've delivered pizza in this car since i bought it, so all it's seen since 111,000 miles is HARD city driving and lots of long interstate trips. i probably put about 3000 miles on it per month on average.

      it ran GREAT when i pulled it. i'm turbocharging it using TGP parts, using the stock 227,xxx mile shortblock.
      '91 Cutlass Supreme sedan - 3.1 Intercooled Turbo / Getrag HM-282 5-speed - 13psi / lightly modded
      '98 Regal GS - 3800 Series II Supercharged/HM-4T65E-HD - 180* T-stat, otherwise stock


      GM W-body Forums

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      • #33
        Originally posted by X11_STE
        And finally, I USED to have an '81 Volvo 245DL that had over 500k before it died and was never rebuilt or anything (top that!).
        I'll try!
        60v6's original Jon M.

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        • #34
          I cant wait to see the results!!
          Tuning a car is full of compromises. You must decide if you are willing to give up either reliability, performance, or a whole load of cash. Also remember that repairs will seem to come up much more often as you strive for even more performance

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          • #35
            My 95 Z34 has 130k miles, ooops this is the pushrod forum, oh well.

            I just bought an 81 Mercedes 380 with an I6 that has 409k MILES....$500.00.
            Body is straight and it runs but probably wont pass smog. Convertable hardtop.
            95 MC Z34 Black
            Running strong with new engine, transmission, brakes and suspension.

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            • #36
              My 88 Cavalier Z24 has 223,xxx miles, but the engine only has 60k
              1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24-2.8liter V6 MPFI/5speed

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              • #37
                i got 256000 out of my 3.1 in my retta before i rebuilt it
                I Like V660s
                Does Chevy make beer
                ~Jayme~

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by Aaron
                  Fucking pushrods. Goddamned DOHC can't even break 130k without spinning a fucking bearing....

                  I actually got 313800 km on my DOHC . Original tranny + engine NEVER been opened ( both of them )

                  Thats make around 195 000 miles


                  Engine + Tranny = Original
                  Km = 314000
                  Number of 3.4 badges on the car = only one
                  Sleeper = Yes

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                  • #39
                    kilometers / 2.2 = miles

                    my 2000 malibu is at 120,000 miles, so it isn't even close to 200,000 miles yet. but i'm planning on it going at least 200,000.
                    "But existing is basically all I do!"

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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by the4biddendonut
                      kilometers / 2.2 = miles
                      Uh, nope.

                      It's kilometers / 1.61 = miles.
                      60v6's original Jon M.

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                      • #41
                        uhh oops, nevermind.... what he said. i'm thinking of converting kilograms to pounds..
                        "But existing is basically all I do!"

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                        • #42
                          209000 on the 3.1L in the Trans Sport, original trans too. Just replaced the damper seal and the damper, rubber in the damper was shot from oil from the leaking seal.
                          \'87 Camaro, 2.8L (rebuilt), TH700R4, Dynomax Super Turbo cat back, CATCO high flow cat, K&N air filters, 180 degree thermostat, 3.42 rear end
                          \'93 Pontiac Trans Sport, 3.1L TBI, K&N air filter, 212000 miles

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                          • #43
                            I doubt I will own my Lumina very much longer, so it may not hit 200k, but it has 162K miles on it right now and 1000 dollars under-par as in it is falling apart slowly and has repair issues.
                            I am back

                            Mechanical/Service Technican

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                            • #44
                              2000 venture

                              213,543KM

                              2000 Chevrolet Venture - \"Thunder-Wheels\"
                              -Custom K&N CAI
                              -Magnaflow Cat, Flowmaster DF 4 Series, No Res.
                              -Built 4t65-e

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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by BobbyVenture
                                2000 venture

                                213,543KM
                                Ain't quite there. That's only 132,718 miles.

                                321,800km is 200,000 miles.
                                60v6's original Jon M.

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