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Feb 28, 2006 | 09:51 PM

BGH

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From: Avon Park Fla

LT-1 longetivity

Hey Guys,
I am just curious on how many miles
you all have on your LT-1's before power
starts to fade or rebuilding the engine?
I know a lot hasto do with how well the
car is taken care of and maintenece.
Just reserching

Feb 28, 2006 | 09:54 PM

Redeasysport

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From: Myrtle Beach SC

St. Jude Donor '05-'06

164k and running strong here.

Feb 28, 2006 | 09:58 PM

WEH 2000C5

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From: Kingwood TX

156,000 mi.& never a problem. No smoke or drips. A great reliable ride.

Feb 28, 2006 | 10:00 PM

j3studio

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From: Philadelphia Burbs

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Redeasysport

164k and running strong here.

Impressive!

Feb 28, 2006 | 10:56 PM

Ibuyvettes

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From: Sterling Va

I've got a 95 LT1 Firebird Formula on ebay right now with 151k and it runs like new and will burn up the tires while already moving. P.S. no smoke no leaks.

Feb 28, 2006 | 11:08 PM

96fastvette

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From: crystal lake IL

id worry about the trans before the motor....

Feb 28, 2006 | 11:26 PM

Red Dragon 79

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From: B-town Idaho

and the electrical doesn't seem to be able to outlast this lt1...what a great engine!

Feb 28, 2006 | 11:42 PM

MTVette

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From: Marlboro country MA

141K on my 92 LT1 - and I'm not done modding it. Long tube headers are going in soon. Can't wait for racing season to begin.

12's or bust.

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Mar 1, 2006 | 12:39 AM

aminnich

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183,000 and climbing. All Stock, all original (except the #*@&^* opti spark)

Mar 1, 2006 | 01:04 AM

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mackeyred96

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From: Former NCM Drag Racing coordinator, National director Corvette Challenge Spring Hill, Tennessee: Whiting, New Jersey

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Over 100,000 miles on the stock short block

Mar 1, 2006 | 01:19 AM

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Bill94LT1

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From: GO REDBIRDS!!! Orland Park, Il

The LT1 can go 200K without a hitch.

Mar 1, 2006 | 02:49 AM

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SK.LT1

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From: Bedford Ma.

All stock at 105,000 miles and it runs like a top.(Going for A.F.R.s and Comp Cam soon though.)

Mar 1, 2006 | 02:50 AM

#13

SK.LT1

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From: Bedford Ma.

Runs great at only 105,000 miles.

Mar 1, 2006 | 03:50 AM

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JD'S WHITE 93

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My buddy has a 9C1 caprice cop car with over 250k and it runs great for such a big tank. No smoke no leaks and it will still fry the tires.

Mar 1, 2006 | 08:32 AM

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runner140*

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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl

Only 107500 on mine and still pulls hard.

Mar 1, 2006 | 08:41 AM

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Billdog350

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From: East Hampton CT

My 1994 LT1 Camaro was putting down 270/316 rwhp/tq at 155,000 miles with just a borla catback and K&n. Obviously there was NO loss of power over that 155,000 miles. The car didn't have any leaks (some oil weepage from front main seal) and had Mobil 1 from day 1. I sold the car at 160,000 mi and it's still going strong from what I hear.

Mar 1, 2006 | 04:07 PM

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stingraymarc

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162K miles and pulling strong...tranny died at 161K

Mar 1, 2006 | 04:59 PM

#18

BigTexas

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From: Texarkana TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by elefkow

Only 107500 on mine and still pulls hard.

Funny...same story here.

Mar 1, 2006 | 06:41 PM

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Corvette Kid

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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07

There's a forum member here who's also in my Corvette club. He has a '94 w/ at least 270K miles on the original bottom end, never been touched. The top end was upgraded to LT4 stuff when the car was nearly new.