Does Modifing a high milage motor increase the limited life the motor has left?

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Asked by Clayton May 24, 2012 at 09:34 PM about the 1996 Ford Escort 2 Dr LX Hatchback

Question type: Car Customization

I have a 1996 escort with 33500kms on it. What can i do to add performance?

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Jarett answered 11 years ago

At that mileage, if it's running well, don't touch it. Any modifications will just cause you lots of problems, unless you are planning to rebuild the whole engine.

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