traderguy

I was wondering how many miles people are getting out of their stock engines. I know a lot of it depends on how one drives and how hard they drive I was just looking for and average. I have an 88 that just turned 100000. it has allways been well maintained and not abused and still runs great but I was wondering if I should start saving my pennies if these things have a dendency to blow with this many miles on them..If this seems like a stupid question please excuse I new to these rotaries..Dan

1988RedT2

I've heard of well-cared-for n/a's going well in excess of 200k miles. My turbo II is presumably working on the original engine (nothing to suggest otherwise) and it's got a little over 101k. I suspect it was well-cared for in its earlier years, but since I've gotten it, I've pretty much just beaten on it at the strip. Nothing stupid, but it hasn't exactly been babied. Still runs strong. Naturally it gets fresh oil every year.



If you keep up with maintenance, it's not unthinkable that you would get another 100k miles out your engine before you needed to rebuild it. Just keep changing the oil, and keep up with belts, hoses, filters, and stuff.

Fastenough

I just removed a N/A from a 1987 I am going through and it has 225 K showing on the odometer! (I am the 2nd title holder of the car) Tried to run too but fuel system was a mess. (car sat for 6 years in a garage) By the look of vacuum lines and the dirt it was the original motor. My 88 GXL lost an apex seal at 145 K but it was an auto and when I bought it at 65K the kickdown switch was bad. Was an easy fix but I am sure it shortened the engine life.

Seppuku

160k on my vert still runs strong. She gets her share of abuse all the time as well.

RONIN FC

I think occasional abuse helps more than it hurts.

Seppuku

clears the carbon keeps the seals from sticking, gives the driver enjoyment. what could be better?

Leetheslacker

na's last for******* ever.



beat the **** out of it, it likes it.

Clarks7

My GSLSE has 256k miles and will still beat a 5.0 Mustang! Drives great!

Baldy

My '86 n/a got over 158k before an apex seal broke. I put a few hundred miles on it after that, too.



I'm not sure how the previous owner(s) cared for it or drove it, but I maintained it correctly, autocrossed it a bit, and revved the **** out of it regularly.

Jims5543

I have seen TII's run up to 250K miles before letting go, mostly after mods.





N/A? Dedicated oil changes every 3K miles, fuel filter and some premix and I bet they would run well over 300K miles. Easily.