Will motor last long?

[Redpest850]

First of all, I have around 85k miles on my 420a. I was wondering if i were to put a STAR turbo kit--stage 1, on my engine how long will it last before i have to change the internals? I know the stage 1 isn't that great, but the only difference it says, is the fmic. Also, i'll keep the boost at low levels, around like 5-8psi. I just want something that'll boost up my hp significantly, without having to change my internals for a long while...and no, nitrous is not an option. But talking in terms of turbokit...i'll put on the other addons to help the motor run better with a turbo... all the minimal things because i hear that internals are expensive. So...will my car run good for a long while with a turbo before i have to change the internals? Thanks

 

[Redpest850]

I guess no one can help me. All i wanted to know was about how many miles i can run on stock internals after installing a turbo kit, without it dying on me. Like 10k miles?
Thanks if anyone can help.

 

[Defiant]

None of us can tell how much you're going to be using the turbo.

 

[Turbo 420a]

Depends on the current condition of your engine (get a compression check to get an idea). If everything looks healthy and you stay at a proper boost level you will be good to go. There are a bunch of 420a's over on 2gnt who have been using stock internals for more than a couple years with the Stage 1 and Stage 2 kits.

The horror stories you hear of people blowing their motors up is because they didn't stay at their kit manufacturer's recommended boost setting. I know this first hand because I did just that over a year ago, due to me overboosting. However, I was looking for an excuse to build my motor so I shed no tears over it

Also, i'll keep the boost at low levels, around like 5-8psi.

Do not boost past 5 pounds on a Stage 1 kit. Not until you have that Stage 2.

 

[birdman]

def. do not boost past 5psi with out some type of intercooler. theres not telling how long it could last depends on the fuel. i ran 10psi for a year and a half and 11 -12psi at the track only blew a head gasket until the rebuild.