i have a 2001 SS M6 that has right under 130,00k on it, you guys think its worth putting a good set of ported heads and a mild cam on motor with that much mileage? or should i just wait and build an entire motor from scratch?

 

i have a 99z and did h/c and intake at 130.000 and now have 141.000 and still running strong so far and its a wknd warrior and dd 60 miles round trip. so i would say go for if u hadnt had any major problems so far

 

You can get a new shortblock for a fairly good price if you hunt around just a little bit these days. I wouldn't hesitate on heads and cam with 130,000 on the clock. Some people would however. You are basically getting a new top end during that process. Only thing left are really rods and pistons for a "new" bottom end theorhetically.

 

Honestly miles would not scare me for this type of mod. But like orangepeel said you gonna be basically getting a new top end by doing that!

 

That's pretty much how i feel about a h/c swap just wanted to get some more opinions. no major problems so far, i drive the car about 40 miles every day and its still running strong so i guess once all the $$$ is available I'll start the fun

 

my 1998 z28 has 178000 miles and i cammed it at 172000 and its stilll going strong. i plan to put heads on it here in a month or so

 

might want to look into some rod bolts.

 

and lifter and oil pump and timing chain.look at the TSP head/cam kit.

 

I've been looking at the TSP head/ cam kit looks to me like pretty much the only way to go, the prices are decent there.

 

TSP is the way to go! i get the majority of my parts from there and i tune my car there. ALL the people there are awesome and always try there best to help you