Chris0160

Hi, first time sports car, 2nd car ever. First was a 84 Honda CRX. Got it thurs, it passed smog, has MSR 045 Style wheels on it. Has a decent sound system Boss audio with a 6inch screen. Has a Cold Air filter (K&N), I believe it's an Enthusiast model, has all the media buttons, and cruise control on the steering wheel. Has a TCS button, and an alarm light to the right of TCS button.
My concern is I noticed when leaving for work is there was green liquid on the ground. I don't know it that's coolant yet, since I did just buy car care kit. I also have another question regarding the 190k miles on it. I want to slightly modify it(No Turbo), but since it has many miles, not sure if it will be worth it? Would like opinions. I will only drive maybe a max of 200 miles per month. I am a truck driver gone for at least 4-7wks at a time. 48 miles from home to work. Please and thank you's.

TL'DR: Need advice on whether to modify or not considering the 190k mileage.

dcains

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First thing you NEED to do is find and repair the coolant leak. Don't drive the car in that condition, as overheating can and will destroy the engine in no time.

dboyzalter

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Well congratulations I guess... At 190k I would say its about time for a complete overhaul.

Good luck

travlee

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holy high miles.... either you are a balla on a budget, or you are a glutton for punishment

Chris0160

Thank you all for replying. Complete overhaul, oooohhhhh, yea that's what I was thinking since it apparently only lasts until 200k. No I'm not a balla, glutton, or a budget, it was a gift. It was this or a Infiniti G35. I only want to spend a max of 10k. Is it possible to change it to a Manual 6spd during the overhaul, and will the costs be less than 10k? I will take care of the leak when I return home.

travlee

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ls swap it......

Chris0160

If I go full swap can I swap with a newer model, say a 08 engine or a 07 engine?

travlee

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can you, yes.... but it would be hard. you would have to have the wiring harness, ecu, trans etc... it has been done, but most would agree it isnt worth it

Chris0160

What about changing from automatic to manual, can that be done? If so would the trans come with the new engine, ogre would I have to buy separately?

travlee

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it has been done. here, found you a new heart for the swap... haha

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1594428566