i get a brand new engine and transmission?
how reliable and how much mileage can a 65 get?
what about a GM engine? will it last up tp about 200,000 miles?
2007-07-07 16:52:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
im planning on getting a new GM engine put in, NOT by me but by a mechanic.
and i am not planning on hot rodding it
2007-07-07 17:03:18 · update #1
also is it reliable and good enough for road trips and stuff like that?
2007-07-07 17:08:36 · update #2
If you get the original engine and transmission rebuilt and treat it easy, it can conceivably last a very long time. I know of a guy with an 88 GT with over 450,000 miles on the original motor and transmission. He does the required maintenance and doesn't "hot rod" it around. Any car can last a long time, it just depends on how much abuse you don't put it through.
2007-07-07 16:59:27 · answer #1 · answered by Doug K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most gm engines will last well above 200 k as for the mustang,it all depends on what you put back in it as to where it will last or not,no-one can say for sure, maintenance will be what makes any engine ad transmission last in any car,the better care you take care of it the longer it will last,good luck with it.
2007-07-07 17:01:58 · answer #2 · answered by dodge man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends...we had a 78 Chevy that was in storage for years. Original tires, and all, it ran great, had no exterior rust when we brought it home 3 years ago. The body and engine were in great shape, but in the end, it rusted apart from the inside and undercarriage. We didn't even know it until my husband drove through melted snow puddles and his feet got wet while driving! We had to scrap the body, but salvaged the engine and other parts. It ran great on its final run, where the parts are now awaiting a "vehicle transplant." The engine will outlast the body, that's what I can tell you :)
2016-05-21 01:37:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will last a long time as long as you take care of the engine. No one can tell you how many miles you'll get. But as long as you take care of it and do regular maintenance and don't hot rod it everyday, it will go 200K+ easy.
2007-07-07 16:57:31 · answer #4 · answered by Jayclark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Negative, i don't want to bust your bubble. But your probably using a V-8 289 engine. Not too bad but gas mileage is around 16 miles a gallon.
Second with another engine or tranny, and your rear end, you wouldn't get 200,000 miles as you already know why.
Best bet, fix your car, if thats your bag.. Keep for looks, or resale.
Until then don't be afraid to reach out to a newer vehicle. Even around 1993... Keep in mind a 65 ford, after awhile you'll swap fuel pump, gas tank. Not to mention your car could already be recalled. You'd end up swapping out every part of your car if you try and attempt another 200,000 mile run.
Contact me for anything else
2007-07-07 17:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by Belkin 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Go buy a newer one you will be a lot happier.The 65 is a great car and they like to over heat.If you insist on rebuilding the car,keep it stock,it will be worth more.
2007-07-07 17:01:25 · answer #6 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should take it easy while the break-in oil is in it, once you change the oil to synthetic, then change it every 4000 miles it will last over 100,000 miles but it can depend on who rebuilt it.
2007-07-07 16:58:13 · answer #7 · answered by ClassicMustang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes to all
I had a work car was a middle 1990s blazer and it had about 230,000 mile when it had to be retired.
2007-07-07 16:57:37 · answer #8 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how well you take care of your vehicle. There are exceptions to everything.
2007-07-07 16:56:40 · answer #9 · answered by impossible 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋