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  1. 11-24-2008 04:00 PM #1
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    im thinking of going stage 3 on my 1.8. but i got 130k miles on it so far.. any advice if im still good to go or will i need an engine swap?
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    Re: gt28 question

    first things first, do a compression test and possibly a leak down. then go from there.
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    Re: gt28 question

    DEPENDS ON THE MAINTENANCE YOU have done to your engine and if your compression test looks good.
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    Go ahead and buy a spare block or a whole motor to build in the meantime if you do go GT28 on stock motor.
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    Re: gt28 question

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    Go ahead and buy a spare block or a whole motor to build in the meantime if you do go GT28 on stock motor.
    Why? I have 100,000miles on my stock block with a 28r. Meaning my 28r has lasted over 100,000miles with the same engine.
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    Re: gt28 question

    yeah maintenance on the car is perfect.. im up to date with oil... only synthedic.. 91 gas.. my baby comes first lol... but thx for the tips guys.. just wanted 2 make sure becuse i dont wana throw it in and go on a test run and have my whole engine blow on me not a pretty sight on my bank acct
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    If it's correctly installed and tuned, there is no reason for it to get damaged.
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