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Ok, i know things can go wrong and there are different variable, etc. etc. etc. What i want to know is, how long do built motors typically last. I am talking about a sleeved block, low compression built with a built head and a good tune. Can i expect it to last as long as a regular s2000 motor if i take care of it or will all the stress still cause it to wear out faster. Sorry if this is a stupid question, but it is going to help me decide what to do right now with the car.
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If the motor is built properly and tuned properly it can last a very long time. I have seen built motors, and had them of my own last a long time. The one thing you have to keep in mind, if you are building a motor to increase the power... it is going to take a beating esp. since this is a post in the forced induction forum. Take out the chance that a oil pump can fail, it doesnt over heat, there is no problems with the tune or no electrical failures. Then sure it could last the life of a normal s2k motor. But the odds of that are slim since once again the motor is going to take a beating. and lets face it. Parts are meant to fail at some point.
Im sorry if this is not the answer you are looking for, its just a hard question to answer. Yes it can happen, and you should expect it to last a long time if you do it right.
Bottom line, do it right, keep on eye on things and have some fun with it. The way i look at it... Its only a car, not a life.
Im sorry if this is not the answer you are looking for, its just a hard question to answer. Yes it can happen, and you should expect it to last a long time if you do it right.
Bottom line, do it right, keep on eye on things and have some fun with it. The way i look at it... Its only a car, not a life.
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