OK, i've got a 92 Max SE with just under 230k on it and it runs virtualy perfect, no pings, ticks(except vtc),shakes or knocks. i would like to start adding mods like an underdrive pully, cai,a whole new exhaust system, ect. i've been told i need to rebuild the whole engine or else i would destroy it. is this true and if it is where should i get the stuff to do it?

thanks
-josh

 

I don't see how a freer-flowing exhaust, intake or CAI would destroy the engine. The only mods I see potentially damaging an old engine are forced induction (turbo, S/C) or nitrous because they introduce a much larger quantity of air (and therefore fuel) into the engine, which could strain it. Dmontzmax has over 200k on his VE, and he is modded.

 

yea youll be ok with typical bolt on's my first max had 170k befoer i started to mod it and i never had a problem and i did exaust intake and a couple pther small mods like timing advance and stuff i think youll be ok just go with what mizeree x says and dont do any kinda drastic things like turbo or nos... good luck with the ride man....

 

If you are planning on keeping the car for a while, like several years, you could just mod it until it dies and then rebuild it since it sounds like you are willing. I have a VE with 130,000 and that is what I will do eventually. I'm going to add a bunch of parts and keep everything updated suspensionwise and when the motor gets tired I will rebuild it, possibly for turbo if I am making more money then. Just my $.02

 

if you are willing to rebuild it then just do some minor mods like you mentioned before. when it dies then you can pour on the mods.

 

like rosa said, if you plan on keeping it, go ahead and mod it. If your engine finally bites the dust, you can rebuild or buy a JDM and then you will have the mods for that one. Even if you blow the engine outright, the exhaust, CAI, etc will still be usuable on the rebuild or swap.

If my engine goes, I am just going to get another engine (maybe a JDM like spipedong or rebuild, depending on price) and keep my y-pipe, pop charger and fidanza with the car.