Does an air intake mod void warranty?
04-14-2015, 07:38 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Does an air intake mod void warranty?
I understand that there are some great after market air intake options that enhance HP. My question is whether anyone knows definitively whether such a mod would void the warranty. Seems like a straightforward thing to do assuming the warranty remains intact. I have my doubts. Any thoughts?
04-14-2015, 08:02 PM
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I understand that there are some great after market air intake options that enhance HP. My question is whether anyone knows definitively whether such a mod would void the warranty. Seems like a straightforward thing to do assuming the warranty remains intact. I have my doubts. Any thoughts?
04-14-2015, 08:06 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Makes sense. No sense taking a chance. Its not like we are lacking for HP or torque
04-14-2015, 08:09 PM
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Race Director
This should be a sticky same question has been asked since beginning of warranties. ..No one can tell you for sure except maybe your dealer. if you install a intake and say your rear brakes take a dump well yeah that will be covered under warranty..lets say your engine blows up...They can deny warranty and you can't do crap about it unless you go to battle with them in court and prove that the intake did not cause the blown engine...$$$ So mod it thinking you don't have a powertrain warranty or talk to the dealer/service department and see what they say or what they allow. There are some guys that take their modded cars and the dealer doesn't care. then you have the dealers that if you put a airfreshner in your car they want to deny everything(exaggeration but you get my point)
Point is you are going to get a million replies and opinions. No one will give you a answer that you can take to the bank except for you and the service/warranty department. Plain and simple
Point is you are going to get a million replies and opinions. No one will give you a answer that you can take to the bank except for you and the service/warranty department. Plain and simple
04-14-2015, 08:16 PM
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Burning Brakes
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This should be a sticky same question has been asked since beginning of warranties. ..No one can tell you for sure except maybe your dealer. if you install a intake and say your rear brakes take a dump well yeah that will be covered under warranty..lets say your engine blows up...They can deny warranty and you can't do crap about it unless you go to battle with them in court and prove that the intake did not cause the blown engine...$$$ So mod it thinking you don't have a powertrain warranty or talk to the dealer/service department and see what they say or what they allow. There are some guys that take their modded cars and the dealer doesn't care. then you have the dealers that if you put a airfreshner in your car they want to deny everything(exaggeration but you get my point)
Point is you are going to get a million replies and opinions. No one will give you a answer that you can take to the bank except for you and the service/warranty department. Plain and simple
Point is you are going to get a million replies and opinions. No one will give you a answer that you can take to the bank except for you and the service/warranty department. Plain and simple
04-14-2015, 08:21 PM
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And no one is going to spend the money, not even GM to prove that the intake you had on and then took off caused the problem.....
04-14-2015, 08:44 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Just spoke to my dealer who indicated that an air intake system should not cause a warranty issue. So I am going for it. Does anyone know if the Halltech group buy is still available?
04-14-2015, 09:12 PM
#8
Burning Brakes
It may not void your warranty but, reading the SCCA's Solo rules, it will move your car out of the "Street Stock" class. I was hoping that was not the case because I really want to buy the Halltech "Stinger" for the additional hp and cool looks.
04-14-2015, 09:15 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Understood. But one can easily go back to stock when necessary. . Then on the street you can enjoy the extra 50 HP.
04-14-2015, 09:44 PM
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04-14-2015, 11:41 PM
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This should be a sticky same question has been asked since beginning of warranties. ..No one can tell you for sure except maybe your dealer. if you install a intake and say your rear brakes take a dump well yeah that will be covered under warranty..lets say your engine blows up...They can deny warranty and you can't do crap about it unless you go to battle with them in court and prove that the intake did not cause the blown engine...$$$ So mod it thinking you don't have a powertrain warranty or talk to the dealer/service department and see what they say or what they allow. There are some guys that take their modded cars and the dealer doesn't care. then you have the dealers that if you put a airfreshner in your car they want to deny everything(exaggeration but you get my point)
Point is you are going to get a million replies and opinions. No one will give you a answer that you can take to the bank except for you and the service/warranty department. Plain and simple
Point is you are going to get a million replies and opinions. No one will give you a answer that you can take to the bank except for you and the service/warranty department. Plain and simple
04-15-2015, 03:44 AM
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This should be a sticky same question has been asked since beginning of warranties. ..No one can tell you for sure except maybe your dealer. if you install a intake and say your rear brakes take a dump well yeah that will be covered under warranty..lets say your engine blows up...They can deny warranty and you can't do crap about it unless you go to battle with them in court and prove that the intake did not cause the blown engine...$$$ So mod it thinking you don't have a powertrain warranty or talk to the dealer/service department and see what they say or what they allow. There are some guys that take their modded cars and the dealer doesn't care. then you have the dealers that if you put a airfreshner in your car they want to deny everything(exaggeration but you get my point)
Point is you are going to get a million replies and opinions. No one will give you a answer that you can take to the bank except for you and the service/warranty department. Plain and simple
Point is you are going to get a million replies and opinions. No one will give you a answer that you can take to the bank except for you and the service/warranty department. Plain and simple
04-15-2015, 06:10 AM
#18
Burning Brakes
From the pictures, it looks as though the radiator/hood air duct needs to be removed as well as a hose or two. Great news, thanks Gene.
04-15-2015, 06:27 AM
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Le Mans Master
With small stuff yeah. But if you have a catastrophic failure, GM will be the one making the decision with no input from your dealer. I know that historically many mfg's have overlooked a CAI when it comes to warranty work, but up until now they really haven't been that effective(as a stand alone mod) of increasing horsepower. But adding 50 RWHP is something they are going to care about. There is no free lunch.
And for those saying just take it off before going to the dealer if you have a problem, not if, but when, GM sees that the air/fuel ratios were off (not to mention the extra pound or so of boost achieved), they'll be well within their rights to deny powertrain coverage.
04-15-2015, 08:55 AM
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Safety Car
With small stuff yeah. But if you have a catastrophic failure, GM will be the one making the decision with no input from your dealer. I know that historically many mfg's have overlooked a CAI when it comes to warranty work, but up until now they really haven't been that effective(as a stand alone mod) of increasing horsepower. But adding 50 RWHP is something they are going to care about. There is no free lunch.
And for those saying just take it off before going to the dealer if you have a problem, not if, but when, GM sees that the air/fuel ratios were off (not to mention the extra pound or so of boost achieved), they'll be well within their rights to deny powertrain coverage.
And for those saying just take it off before going to the dealer if you have a problem, not if, but when, GM sees that the air/fuel ratios were off (not to mention the extra pound or so of boost achieved), they'll be well within their rights to deny powertrain coverage.