# How long can a LT1 go for?

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**Created:** [July 2, 2007, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-long-can-a-lt1-go-for/31766 "2007-07-02T10:58:33Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 2, 2007, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-long-can-a-lt1-go-for/31766/1 "2007-07-02T10:58:33Z")

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Hey guys, I am new to the trans ams and Firebirds, but have been a long time fan of these cars. I have stumbled upon a couple of firebirds for sale and if I had the money, I’d buy them all, but I’m on a limited budget! I found a 1999 firebird with 62,000 miles, a 5-speed, but it is a v6, but I want a v8 so I could later down the line pull the six and drop a new or newer LT1 in there.  
OR I found a 1994 firebird formula (LT1) with 112,000 miles, a 6-speed, it is pretty much waht I want, but to raise my question, If I do buy the 1994 formula, whats not to say that the engine with such high miles could just crap out on me?  
I need some advice from people with experince. So… Would an LT1 with 112,000 miles on it keep going for a long time or is it near the end of the line? (also taking in to consideration that the car is 13 years old and figures approximatley 8,600 miles per year. I am also taking into consideration, how the car was handled, beaten, or babied!)

P.S. I prefer the 1999 body style, but would sacrifice looks for speed, even if it means taking the 1994 LT1 with high miles! Thanks, any helpful advice is greatly appreciated.