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Oct 2, 2004 | 04:59 PM

tommyboy1989

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mileage?

how much miles can i get out of my 2.3l 88 mustang lx convt? and how could i get more?

Oct 2, 2004 | 05:58 PM

mdvaldosta

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RE: mileage?

every engine is different, its all in the maintenance and alittle bit of luck

typically I'd say 150k

Oct 2, 2004 | 09:25 PM

e40water

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I got 380, 000 miles outta my 79 mustang 2.8L V6, And tha was on a rebuild engine, I was impressed. Even 2.3L you can get alot outta them too. Just like mdvaldosta said its all about maintance,

Good Luck.

Oct 2, 2004 | 11:18 PM

Obsol3te

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RE: mileage?

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ORIGINAL: mdvaldosta

every engine is different, its all in the maintenance and alittle bit of luck

typically I'd say 150k

150k?! Are you madd!?
Those 2.3's are BULLETproof!
May be slow as the dickens
BUT
They last forever!

Oct 3, 2004 | 12:09 PM

vfast

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150k is just the break in period on those engine...

Oct 3, 2004 | 12:12 PM

tommyboy1989

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RE: mileage?

well thats good to hear because i am only 16 and i dont have the money to put in a new engine so i hope i can get a lil more out of my car

Oct 3, 2004 | 12:14 PM

vfast

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a good header will help the lil ole engine out

Oct 3, 2004 | 12:24 PM

tommyboy1989

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RE: mileage?

how much will it cost for a new header?

Oct 3, 2004 | 12:25 PM

vfast

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RE: mileage?

I have no clue..would say around 100 or so

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