Safe mileage for SC
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Burning Brakes
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From: Oakville
Safe mileage for SC
What would a safe mileage be for SC install. I have about 60000 miles on my car now and am considering the procharger but don't know if it is safe to bolt on without a rebuild for stronger internals.
Anyone bolt one on at similar miles?
Anyone bolt one on at similar miles?
Team Owner
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From: Freestate Corvette Club! Elkridge, MD
St. Jude Donor '17
This one really depends on the condition of the car. There are several here who have successfully installed FI on higher mileage cars than yours and are happy as clams. Are there any know troubles? DOes your car burn much more oil than it did when it was new? How was it maintained? Did it have regular oil changes?
If it were a car that I was fairly confident had been taken care of for the most part, I would not hesitate to make it hte way I want (adding a supercharger).
If it were a car that I was fairly confident had been taken care of for the most part, I would not hesitate to make it hte way I want (adding a supercharger).
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Burning Brakes
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From: Oakville
I purchased the car recently but from service records, the car has been maintained properly. As for oil burning, I am not sure. I know for myself, the car is taking about 1 quart per 1000 miles. I am not sure if that is the norm but I heard the vettes like to burn oil.
Melting Slicks
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From: Middletown DE
Originally Posted by Rob P
As for oil burning, I am not sure. I know for myself, the car is taking about 1 quart per 1000 miles. I am not sure if that is the norm but I heard the vettes like to burn oil.
do you have an ext warranty?
Racer
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From: New Braunfels TX
Originally Posted by Rob P
I purchased the car recently but from service records, the car has been maintained properly. As for oil burning, I am not sure. I know for myself, the car is taking about 1 quart per 1000 miles. I am not sure if that is the norm but I heard the vettes like to burn oil.
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I've installed chargers on some pretty high milage motors in the past.
It's more up to the condition of the engine than the milage.
It's more up to the condition of the engine than the milage.
