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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 03:36 AM
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who's had the most km's before engine blew !?

so who's had the most milage before their engine went ?
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 03:53 AM
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mine was at 41k
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 03:54 AM
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mine was at 41k
sounds like a record to me
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by sevensix
sounds like a record to me
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 08:01 AM
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haha, i was driving my friends RX7 recently so from how long i drove it....ummm about 1k lol, burned it out and was kinda stupid if you know what i mean =D
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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Mine had 4000 miles on a brand new rebuild, but only because the OMP went out. I have a friend with an FD with 130K miles on it and it has never been rebuilt. original engine, seals, etc.

it all depends on how well you maintain your car.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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i have just done 116K km and got front chipped seal...
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 1.3 liter V8 eater
I have a friend with an FD with 130K miles on it and it has never been rebuilt. original engine, seals, etc.


These are the people we need to learn from. They're doing something right.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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the original owner of my car got 146k miles out of the original engine.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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I was at 140K before i opened it up to port and replace everything, nothing wrong just wanted to before it went
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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im at 77k miles... as we speak and running... but I think im not going to wait till it goes.. Ill just rebuild before.,
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by trickshot
These are the people we need to learn from. They're doing something right.
its quite simple, maintain it like a high maintenance girlfriend.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 1.3 liter V8 eater
its quite simple, maintain it like a high maintenance girlfriend.

WAIT !!! This isnt a girlfriend then where the hell is all my money going
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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80k+ for me and still running
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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I'm at 65,000 miles so far.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by trickshot
These are the people we need to learn from. They're doing something right.
i think that would be leave everything standard ;p
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 09:41 AM
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except the fanswitch ....... :P

I dunno but this cars seem to respond very well to the "often oil changes" its like lubing her up u now?? no matter whats her mood? she will run smooth.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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125k miles, no damaged seals, but things were getting a little tired...
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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110KM in a blardy hot place in south east asia.
my rotor housing gave way... chipped and water seal gone. apex seal is still intact but compression is low around 5 to 6 only.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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104k km and still running strong
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