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01-29-2005, 02:50 PM

DukeU03

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302 mileage

How many miles have you guys seen 302 blocks runnin to, I have 125k on mine now and am just curious what I can expect?

01-29-2005, 03:09 PM

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RE: 302 mileage

I have seen 242k on a stock 87 Lx running just fine

01-29-2005, 03:32 PM

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RE: 302 mileage

Id say 200k, but most last 250K and then they need a rebuild depending on how the engine has been treated.But expect anywhere from 200k-300k

01-29-2005, 06:49 PM

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RE: 302 mileage

the sky is the limit I have seen trucks with a 302 go over 300k

01-29-2005, 06:51 PM

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How many miles have you guys seen 302 blocks runnin to, I have 125k on mine now and am just curious what I can expect?

'88 LX 5.0 HO, 308k+ miles. No major problems, blew head gasket at 225k, repaired myself. At the time of repair I found no visible ridge and saw what looked like the original honing marks on the cylinders. Compression measured within 7%. I've had the car since 44k miles and have never changed the clutch. My 17 yr old daughter drives it to school now, still runs strong, uses a little oil between changes. Gets 23+ mpg hwy.

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01-29-2005, 08:01 PM

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How many miles have you guys seen 302 blocks runnin to, I have 125k on mine now and am just curious what I can expect?

holy sh-t dude.

01-29-2005, 09:39 PM

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holy sh-t dude.

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I kid you not guys. I have used the 'usual suspect' engine addatives and faithfully change oil and filter every 3k. Most of the miles that I have put on it have been freeway. This car has by far been the best value.

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01-29-2005, 11:49 PM

91hatchgt

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RE: 302 mileage

Whew, I have 116k on mine and I thought that was a lot.. It's just a baby compared to your kev, It runs like it is brand new though.. It does however have a new Cobra clutch.