[blykins]

Originally Posted by redmt

Hey Brent not to disagree but I will. Back in the 60's and 70's (before you were born) I built engines that were still alive up until I tore the last one down 2 years ago. My last was a 428 built in I think around 1974-76. I tore it down 2 years ago and it has .007 wear in the worst cylinder. The old school engines didn't have to contend with lousy gas and ridiculous smog restrictions. The engines were 'happy' and they ran that way. Another thing is we didn't have all this bolt on hp available that incorrectly installed will be the short term death of the 'modern' engine.
As far as the OP's question, a properly built, well maintained and not abused engine should last near forever.

How many miles were on it?