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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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Hey guys I was thinking about doing a H.C build on my 01 camaro ss. The only problem is the mileage, Is it even worth doing a swap with these miles.
I have $3000 to spend for now, what do you think my best bet would be?
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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I jsut put a high lift cam in my 193k motor. I have no worries.
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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id do a leakdown test and if it all looks good, go for it.
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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just done h/c on 156k
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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dont mean to hijack but my car has 115k on the odo and my engine is leaking from everypossible gasket bad enough to where it is sitting for now till i can pull it apart anyone else with this? popstar, 5 02ls1, Chris Cage yall had this happen or no? again sorry to hijack
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by usaf_hess
dont mean to hijack but my car has 115k on the odo and my engine is leaking from everypossible gasket bad enough to where it is sitting for now till i can pull it apart anyone else with this? popstar, 5 02ls1, Chris Cage yall had this happen or no? again sorry to hijack
Not on my 75K car (cross fingers now)
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Definitely do it. I would change out the lifters and oil pump for sure though
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