Over 100k should I race?

SlideHappy · 08-26-2013, 12:46 PM

Ive got a 09 sport touring with like 105k on the motor. I've done a lot of autox and drift events in the past in my 350z but it was when i had low miles and then on a built motor. id love to take my 370 out to the track but im not in a position to build the motor right now. I checked on a couple high mileage threads and the motors seam to hold up very well but im not sure if they are racing their motors. Do you guys think i should be worried about bringing something with such high mileage out to the track? I appreciate any input. Thanks!

NickTurnon · 08-26-2013, 12:53 PM

As long as you have maintained the car and make sure the car has proper brakes, parts, and fluids, I don't see why it wouldn't run flawlessly. Some 100k mile cars look better and perform better then ones with 50k. Just how its taken care of I suppose

Not sure what type of racing you are doing, but if you are talking about running the car longer then once or twice down a quarter mile drag - make sure you purchase an oil cooler. My 09 doesn't have one and it only took about 5 runs for the car to get very hot. 230+

kenchan · 08-26-2013, 12:54 PM

its hard to tell cause we can't really inspect your engine or the rest of your car.

maybe do the basic tune up like spark plugs, oil change, etc. tranny oil inspection, diff oil change,etc. for high milage car.

Chuck33079 · 08-26-2013, 12:57 PM

If you're really worried about it, go get a compression test done, and send an oil sample out to Blackstone Labs to see if you're experiencing abnormal wear.

1st · 08-26-2013, 01:01 PM

I guess it all depends on its diet over its life and health it’s in. (GAS, OIL, UP KEEP)

LostSol · 08-26-2013, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If you're really worried about it, go get a compression test done, and send an oil sample out to Blackstone Labs to see if you're experienceing abnormal wear.

SlideHappy · 08-26-2013, 01:03 PM

Thanks guys, it will be mostly auto cross with less than 1 minute runs. Ill probably get a compression check and diagnose the oil. Ill have to look into getting an oil cooler as well.

DR_ · 08-26-2013, 02:09 PM

Depends on how fast you are. Some of the guys I've instructed were so slow that it wouldn't be any more wear and tear than a Sunday drive.

Mt Tam I am · 08-26-2013, 03:29 PM

I think the advise given thus far is sound. Good luck, you will have it.

08-26-2013, 12:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
SlideHappy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Davenport, FL Posts: 10 Drives: Z Rep Power: 12	Over 100k should I race? Ive got a 09 sport touring with like 105k on the motor. I've done a lot of autox and drift events in the past in my 350z but it was when i had low miles and then on a built motor. id love to take my 370 out to the track but im not in a position to build the motor right now. I checked on a couple high mileage threads and the motors seam to hold up very well but im not sure if they are racing their motors. Do you guys think i should be worried about bringing something with such high mileage out to the track? I appreciate any input. Thanks!

08-26-2013, 12:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	As long as you have maintained the car and make sure the car has proper brakes, parts, and fluids, I don't see why it wouldn't run flawlessly. Some 100k mile cars look better and perform better then ones with 50k. Just how its taken care of I suppose Not sure what type of racing you are doing, but if you are talking about running the car longer then once or twice down a quarter mile drag - make sure you purchase an oil cooler. My 09 doesn't have one and it only took about 5 runs for the car to get very hot. 230+ __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

08-26-2013, 12:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	its hard to tell cause we can't really inspect your engine or the rest of your car. maybe do the basic tune up like spark plugs, oil change, etc. tranny oil inspection, diff oil change,etc. for high milage car. ZMan8 and carlitos_370z like this.

08-26-2013, 12:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	If you're really worried about it, go get a compression test done, and send an oil sample out to Blackstone Labs to see if you're experiencing abnormal wear. ZMan8 and critical like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent Last edited by Chuck33079; 08-26-2013 at 01:02 PM.

08-26-2013, 03:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I think the advise given thus far is sound. Good luck, you will have it. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

08-26-2013, 01:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	I guess it all depends on its diet over its life and health it’s in. (GAS, OIL, UP KEEP)

08-26-2013, 01:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
SlideHappy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Davenport, FL Posts: 10 Drives: Z Rep Power: 12	Thanks guys, it will be mostly auto cross with less than 1 minute runs. Ill probably get a compression check and diagnose the oil. Ill have to look into getting an oil cooler as well.

08-26-2013, 02:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	Depends on how fast you are. Some of the guys I've instructed were so slow that it wouldn't be any more wear and tear than a Sunday drive.

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