2.3l durability

Discussion in '2.3L (N/A & Turbo)' started by gregbob, Jul 22, 2009.

  1. gregbob New Member

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    I am looking to buy a 90 LX 2.3l with 148k on it. It appears to be very well maintained but could I get some opinions on life span. What kind of mileage can be had on original engines if they are taken care of?
    Thanks
    gregbob, Jul 22, 2009
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  2. stykthyn Commander of the snuggie cultists

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    mine had over 200k on it and it ran great when I sold it.
    stykthyn, Jul 28, 2009
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  3. 4turboho New Member

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    they will run forever if maintained. I had a 89 with a 179k and before I pulled it out I sat out in front of my house and did arount 15 nuetral drops from redline gave the motor to someone and he said it was the best running engine he has ever drivin.....I ran the motor for 2 years to the ground when I was 16 I honestly dont remember changing the oil very much but the sucker sill ran great!!:nice:
    4turboho, Jul 29, 2009
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  4. reddy351 New Member

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    And they have been known to make gratuitous horsepower with a turbo. And it doesnt affect durability. Turbo Coupes, SVO Mustangs and Merkur XR4ti's regularly see 200k miles with tons of boost thrown at them. ;)
    reddy351, Jul 30, 2009
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  5. 90mustangGT I felt sorry for girls because

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    They are reliable simple engines that last a long time. If they do break they are cheap and easy to fix. The timing belts are easier to change than the serp. belt on most FWD cars.
    90mustangGT, Jul 30, 2009
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  6. 89 ST4NG New Member

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    My 89 is about to hit 200k

    I usually get a combined 25mpg
    89 ST4NG, Aug 3, 2009
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  7. Dr_EluSivE Founding Member

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    Engines are good, Auto Trannys suck though, get a manual if mileage is high.

    Dr.
    Dr_EluSivE, Aug 3, 2009
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