Epro

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Given the power of these cars, and how they're usually driven, how many miles is too many? My V6 has 117ish on it right now. And it's been driven hard since new, but the car seems to really like the abuse.

I don't mind automatics, but I had to rebuild the 4L60E in my car and I'm still having problems with it. Are the 4L60Es problematic in the LS1 cars at all?

Anything else I should consider when purchasing an LS1 fbody? I'm going down to the states next year and buying my dream T/A, should be fun

98silvertacrbn

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my 98 has 157000 miles and is still strong and quiet 4l60e are crap

FiredUpZ28

Keep up all the fluid changes and it should run for a long time. Your rear main seal leakin too? :-P

Epro

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Not even a drop, like I said... the car just keeps going!

Only real problem I'm having with it is the transmission (getting looked after next week) and the header gaskets (replacing next year after winter is over)

Epro

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How do you drive it? And how has the car been driven in the past?

Rob98LS1

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try to search around, there are tons of threads like this. The LS1 drivetrain is built great, will go 200k + miles with the proper care for the most part. There isn't a real definitive answer to your question though.

i mean there have been cases where low mile cars that were taken proper care of have suffered uncommon failures with the oil pump, head gaskets, bearing, fuel pump,etc. Meanwhile other engines (not just ls1s) will go as long as they are designed to.

redchevcam

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it will last as long as it wants to. usually it dies when it doesnt want to run anymore.....lol

180ls1

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haha ya that is true but i have seen ls1 motors go over 200k with no problems.

The Black Mamba

Thanks, after all this time it is starting to add up. My God, you have opened my eyes with your great insight.

desertLS1

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LOL I liked RedChev's sarcasm better than yours

98silvertacrbn

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women driver most of its life but i drive the **** out of it

HDNVALLEY

Most newer cars can go 200,000 plus miles if taken care of. I've had new cars puke their guts with less than 100 miles but I've driven 150-200,000 miles on many different makes and models with little expense. The auto trans can last a long time if the fluid and filter are changed regularly. That's not to say you can't take one out in a day if you abuse it. The weakest part on these is the reverse. Take it easy on the reverse and it's pretty durable.

COD02SS

My SS has 56K miles on it when i swapped all fluids to RP{Tranny, Engine, Rear End}. I hope it will run another 50K without any major problems

01Z0H6

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230K on my car... Bought it new in 99.. ( reflects total mileage on chassis)..

These are great cars.

BIG_MIKE2005

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Cracked mine open for the H/C swap with 101,000 miles on it. Still running strong with 107,000 without a single issue.

402CAMAROSS

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I pulled my avatar out @ 135k. All I did was start it to go to work. Ran pretty good on 7 cylinders, just the noise was distracting.

kapparosko

Well hello there everyone, newbie here to ls1tech. just got my hands on a 98 Z28 and has 125k miles on it. got it from my cuzin and still runs strong after he raced the **** out of it. but hes a mechanic, so yeah i would have to go along as say it will last you as long as you pamper your baby....
roSko

hndakilr

+++ preventative maintenance +++
my 1st gen 350 in my chevy has 275,000 and the heads have never had to come off

redchevcam

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well its an easy answer that covers the spectrum. the life of you engine and trans will depend on how much you take care of it. changing the fluids periodically. trying to not dog the **** out of it. (if you want your car to last longer) you know? and even then, it may not be in the cards for your drivetrain to last more than 150K....you know? just keep your eyes open for clues the thing maybe be getting ready to shell, other than that, it should last as long as you want it too

clues car may be on its death bed
1. metal in oil or trans fluid
2. excessive smoke from tailpipe
3. making very strange noises at all RPMs
4. no power
5. knocking
6.wont shift
7.wont start....lol

99mongooSS

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mine died off at 117,000 but I had been driving it everyday with a prc ls6 heads and the magic stick 4. had my foot in it since88,000.