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Mar 30, 2008 | 12:47 PM

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Is the Predator considered a Mod?

With all the chat I've seen here about GM not honoring warrantys due to certain mods,,would the predator fall into that catagory?

Mar 30, 2008 | 12:54 PM

LSCHLEM

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Originally Posted by 1st time owner

With all the chat I've seen here about GM not honoring warrantys due to certain mods,,would the predator fall into that catagory?

The predator would be no problem no matter what . If you need to take it to the garage then you install the stock original tune.

Mar 30, 2008 | 01:30 PM

goatts

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It's a mod. You are modifying your computer settings. If it's done wrong you can destroy your engine. Example: run the fuel mix too lean and you'll burn holes in your pistons.

Mar 30, 2008 | 01:32 PM

runutzzzzz

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It's a tune...

Mar 30, 2008 | 01:34 PM

BigButtLover

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I would say yes.

Mar 30, 2008 | 03:01 PM

dbradley

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Yes it is a "mod". The ECM stores the change count. That, when compared with GM records, will show "someone" changed "something".

Mar 30, 2008 | 04:40 PM

noel48

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Go to C6 Gen and read the thread on TUNING and what GM can do.

Mar 30, 2008 | 04:45 PM

SnapperDragon

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It's not a mod because you have all the same parts on your car.

If you put different rims or tires or an air intake, then that's a mod. People will see that you car has non-factory parts. Even putting mud flaps or a different shifter **** is a mod. If you paint unpainted calipers, then it's a mod.

In summary, a mod must be a physical change to the car. It is something that another person will see and notice, etc.

Actually, that is all bs...

Yes, a change to your tuning would be considered a mod if it's not an official tuning change by the factory.

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Mar 30, 2008 | 04:55 PM

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With all the chat I've seen here about GM not honoring warrantys due to certain mods,,would the predator fall into that catagory?

Of course.

Did your car come from Bowling Green with a Predator tune in it?

Mar 30, 2008 | 05:53 PM

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HuskerBullet

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Yes, it's a modification, whether you did it mechanically, physically, chemically, or electrically.....you modified it from the original factory stuff.

Mar 30, 2008 | 07:06 PM

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C7cmnthru

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Yes. ITs a tune.

Mar 30, 2008 | 07:24 PM

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NIGHTSTALKER

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Yes

Mar 30, 2008 | 07:41 PM

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VET4LES

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Yes for sure.

Mar 30, 2008 | 07:53 PM

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k0bun

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From: NJ..."the way I saw it, everyone takes a beating sometimes."

I think the OP's real motivation for this question is whether returning it back to a stock tune will void still his warranty?

Mar 30, 2008 | 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by k0bun

I think the OP's real motivation for this question is whether returning it back to a stock tune will void still his warranty?

Not yet.... maybe in a future vehicle it will. I wish the vette only came with a one year warranty myself, then I wouldn't be waiting so long to start ripping it apart.