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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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I have a 2008 ZHZ Corvette, how can I add more horses without voiding my warranty?
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Originally Posted by jbs02somws6
In San diego I can only run a cai and catback without saying bye-bye to my warranty.
Crap I was actually trying to add some more horses, what if I were to order a programmer and let the dealership install it, would that work?
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In San diego I can only run a cai and catback without saying bye-bye to my warranty.
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Any changes you make to add any noticeable power will void the warranty. I assume you have an extended warranty, because the GM warranty is due to run out next month, if they even had one for rental cars.

You have to ask yourself if more performance is more important than a warranty. If the answer is yes, then get a refund for the unused portion of the warranty and start having more fun.
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Swapping into a used Z06 exhaust will make a difference without affecting emissions, CAI will not give you much on a LS3. The dealer may still void your warranty if you get caught.
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Originally Posted by TWick23
I have a 2008 ZHZ Corvette, how can I add more horses without voiding my warranty?
You are probably already out of warranty. An '08 w/5 year 100K powertrain is most likely done.

Dealer doesn't determine expensive Warranty repairs, GM does since GM pays.
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