Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

98 WS6 w/129k on it...... where to start?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-25-2007, 11:36 PM
  #1  
Staging Lane
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
CayanneZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chattanooga,Tn
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 98 WS6 w/129k on it...... where to start?

Ok, I have just purchased a 98 m6 T/A with 129k on it. The cars runs great , shifts smoot, uses no oil, no smoke or knocks. I want to mod the car but I don't know where to begin. Any suggestions? And how much can the high milage motor handle?
Old 10-25-2007, 11:58 PM
  #2  
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
 
Mudvayne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I think a guy on another board I frequent has an ls1 with a 100 shot on a 110K engine and it seems to be doing fine

Also, if you just bought it, how do you know it doesn't burn oil?

Last edited by Mudvayne; 10-26-2007 at 12:45 AM.
Old 10-26-2007, 12:24 AM
  #3  
Staging Lane
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
CayanneZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chattanooga,Tn
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

believe it or not I didn't acctually buy it the second I posted this.... not to mention inspecting the engine, changing the oil, running the oil and then simply smelling to see if there was any gas in the oil. Thanks for the zero information there
Old 10-26-2007, 12:46 AM
  #4  
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
 
Mudvayne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by CayanneZ
believe it or not I didn't acctually buy it the second I posted this.... not to mention inspecting the engine, changing the oil, running the oil and then simply smelling to see if there was any gas in the oil. Thanks for the zero information there
See edit

I can pm and ask him what he's doing if you want.
Old 10-26-2007, 06:45 AM
  #5  
Internet Mechanic
iTrader: (17)
 
BlackScreaminMachine's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Wallingford CT
Posts: 9,831
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Start with bolt ons that can xfer to a new motor eventually.

Intake and exhaust comes to mind. A nice clean Lid and LT headers with a cat back is a very nice start. Maybe some 4.10 gears
Old 10-26-2007, 12:19 PM
  #6  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (24)
 
Ws6man2000's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Ft lewis,Ft sill and thats all i hope.Katy texas
Posts: 839
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

maybe even start by replacing seals if you are worried about it.... do you have service records from the previous owner? but like the others said start with bolt ons that will transfer. Mileage shouldnt matter anyways i just did a heads and cam swap on my 98 z with 100k miles on the motor and it looked brand new
Old 10-26-2007, 12:30 PM
  #7  
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (4)
 
Soul TKR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 3,543
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

got 118k on mine and after a bent pushrod incident, it's now at CMS for a believed lifter failure... gonna find out soon what the story is... my damage was caused by some very aggressive driving. But if yours is running fine and was treated right i wouldn't be worried.. these engines seem to be very strong and long lasting...

I agree with the above though... just go bolt-ons and basically anything that's transferable depending on how long you plan on keeping the car...




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:28 PM.