How many miles is too many for boost? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Repsauce · 04-26-2021, 05:37 PM

Hi all,
Long time lurker first time poster. I am debating going FI on my 2010 ss, however I've got quite a few miles on the engine. Is there a point in time (mileage wise) where it is unadvisable to add a supercharger?
Car has 108k miles. I have owned it since 85k and installed cam at around the 100k mile mark. Not sure how hard the car was run by previous owners. I'd hate to invest in a supercharger and then shortly after have the engine have some sort of catastrophic failure

Intake/full exhaust/GPI SS1 cam kit. Made 444/417. I am leaning towards the ecs novi 1500 and tuning for e85. Will not be a daily driver but I will certainly put some miles on it.

Thoughts?

ChibiBlackSheep · 04-26-2021, 05:53 PM

They're pretty strong blocks, I don't see why you can't go for it with your mileage.

When you modify substantially it's always a crapshoot, mileage or not.

I boosted my Monte Carlo SS when it was at 170k

gunchamp · 04-26-2021, 06:00 PM

I boosted a 94 lt1 camaro with 100k and it lived. I say go for it

Tarendor · 04-26-2021, 06:32 PM

I normally just do a compression test and if that looks good I say boost it.

(Assuming everything else is in good working order)

A candle burning on both ends is twice as bright...but lasts half as long.

Repsauce · 04-26-2021, 10:53 PM

Thanks for the input guys

RupertPupkin · 04-27-2021, 11:33 AM

I boosted mine at 74k miles, just last year.

What part of IL are you in?

Repsauce · 04-27-2021, 12:26 PM

Sugar Grove. I'd end up taking the car to Speed Inc

RupertPupkin · 04-27-2021, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Repsauce

Sugar Grove. I'd end up taking the car to Speed Inc

Nice. Tony & speed are good people. Did my clutch on my Camaro and C6z, and about to fix my crank seal in the up coming couple of weeks.

Have you looked into Modern Muscle also? They’re good too.

Try juiced....

bayarea408 · 04-27-2021, 01:51 PM

i have a 130k miles on a 02 Z28 with a turbo kit, im at low 60's with my gen 5 been boosted for several years now, both stock internals. these things just keep going man.

I think its the Amsoil oil i use hehehe....

Repsauce · 04-27-2021, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

Nice. Tony & speed are good people. Did my clutch on my Camaro and C6z, and about to fix my crank seal in the up coming couple of weeks.

Have you looked into Modern Muscle also? They’re good too.

Try juiced....

I used to live right by modern muscle but haven't talked to/done business with them.

And LOL at juiced, just ask me about my $3500 mistake using them...

04-26-2021, 05:37 PM	#1
Repsauce Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: IL Posts: 13	How many miles is too many for boost? Hi all, Long time lurker first time poster. I am debating going FI on my 2010 ss, however I've got quite a few miles on the engine. Is there a point in time (mileage wise) where it is unadvisable to add a supercharger? Car has 108k miles. I have owned it since 85k and installed cam at around the 100k mile mark. Not sure how hard the car was run by previous owners. I'd hate to invest in a supercharger and then shortly after have the engine have some sort of catastrophic failure Intake/full exhaust/GPI SS1 cam kit. Made 444/417. I am leaning towards the ecs novi 1500 and tuning for e85. Will not be a daily driver but I will certainly put some miles on it. Thoughts?

04-26-2021, 05:53 PM	#2
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,092	They're pretty strong blocks, I don't see why you can't go for it with your mileage. When you modify substantially it's always a crapshoot, mileage or not. I boosted my Monte Carlo SS when it was at 170k __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

04-26-2021, 06:00 PM	#3
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	I boosted a 94 lt1 camaro with 100k and it lived. I say go for it __________________ 15 Camaro SS- GPI max top end, ESS Vortech V3 9psi, ID 1050s, ZL1 pump, JMS bap, Long tubes, Corsa extreme, Circle D pro 5C, 391 rear, DSS carbon drive shaft, poly cradle bushings, tuned by Ted Jannetty and much much more

04-26-2021, 06:32 PM	#4
Tarendor Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss rs L99 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Sioux city SD Posts: 446 View My Garage	I normally just do a compression test and if that looks good I say boost it. (Assuming everything else is in good working order) A candle burning on both ends is twice as bright...but lasts half as long. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, L99, no cats/mufflers, Ported intake manifold, fuel rail upgrade, ID1050x injectors, Vmax throttle body, 25% UDP, GPI DOD delete, GPI SS3, GPI cnc heads, GPI – 5/16″ Hardened Pushrods, BTR trunion upgrade, BTR .660 springs, pcv revamp w/dual catch cans, Circle D 3800, full BMR suspension & bushings. ZL1 fuel pump, HPT programmed fpcm. JMS bap, Snow VC-50 methanol setup. custom 4gal methonal tank, vs7875 turbo, FMIC, precision 46mm WG, 50mm BOV, 3bar map, SJM line lock, Innovate SCG-1, Hurst shifter with tap shift mod, ×2 Holley 14" fans Diy E85, Diy auxiliary pump

04-27-2021, 11:33 AM	#6
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,591	I boosted mine at 74k miles, just last year. What part of IL are you in? __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

04-26-2021, 10:53 PM	#5
Repsauce Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: IL Posts: 13	Thanks for the input guys

04-27-2021, 12:26 PM	#7
Repsauce Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: IL Posts: 13	Sugar Grove. I'd end up taking the car to Speed Inc

04-27-2021, 01:51 PM	#9
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 803	i have a 130k miles on a 02 Z28 with a turbo kit, im at low 60's with my gen 5 been boosted for several years now, both stock internals. these things just keep going man. I think its the Amsoil oil i use hehehe....