Engine tune does not void warranty?

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Apr 14, 2008 | 06:18 PM

tloon

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Engine tune does not void warranty?

June issue, Corvette Enthusiast, "Z06 Bolt Ons", specifically states that the tune they use, HyperPAC and MEP Programmer does not void the warranty. After all the hype on here regarding this subject, what's up?

Apr 14, 2008 | 06:21 PM

VET4LES

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I'm sure GM does not agree with this comment.

Apr 14, 2008 | 06:39 PM

saplumr

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This clearly will depend on your customer to servicing dealer relationship.

Apr 14, 2008 | 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by VET4LES

I'm sure GM does not agree with this comment.

You pay to play. If your tuned engine blows up or something in your drivetrain breaks on a tuned car I am sure GM will try and chalk it up to the tune and not pay up.
You have to decide how likely it is that your tuned car will break and wether you would be able to pay for the repairs if it did. I am trust Charlie at RPM's tune entirely; it gained me 30RWHP, got my car to make a rock solid 395 at the rear wheels, and in the very unlikely event something breaks, I won't go crying to the dealership; I will see it as another modding opportunity

Apr 14, 2008 | 07:41 PM

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So when something goes, ask Corvette Enthusiast Mag. to pay for it.

Apr 14, 2008 | 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AORoads

So when something goes, ask Corvette Enthusiast Mag. to pay for it.

Shouldn't have to do that

Just take a copy of the article in to your dealership when they deny warranty repairs on your tuned C6, and tell them: "here, it says right here, in Corvette Enthusiast Magazine, that my warranty is still in effect."

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Last edited by '06 Quicksilver Z06; Apr 14, 2008 at 08:11 PM.