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MaRoFreK · 01-18-2011, 06:18 PM

OK, I've seen quite a few people on this forum that have LT headers on their Camaro. My question is did that void you're warranty? I was told by a Dealership today if you get LT headers its gonna void the warranty. I just wondering what other dealerships have said.

He is also saying I will need a tune for the Headers/Cat back.

CamaroCowboy · 01-18-2011, 06:21 PM

Technically yes it does void your warranty. However, my dealership does not even have the software to check if my tune is not factory. In fact I just had my car in for the 25,000 mile service and they commented on how nice and clean the headers and exhaust look under the car. It is actually the custom tune that kills the warranty.

The Stig · 01-18-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCowboy

Technically yes it does void your warranty. However, my dealership does not even have the software to check if my tune is not factory. In fact I just had my car in for the 25,000 mile service and they commented on how nice and clean the headers and exhaust look under the car. It is actually the custom tune that kills the warranty.

Yup. Shorty headers do not require a tune. So if you're worried about warranty you could go down that route.

MaRoFreK · 01-18-2011, 06:46 PM

I'm not gonna get a Tune. But this guy told me that Any headers will void the warranty. I just find that hard to believe because there are alot of people with headers, and if this is true void warrantys also.

sfgiantsfan9 · 01-18-2011, 07:08 PM

No headers alone will not void the warranty. This is a common misconception. Say your radio went out or your power steering pump etc etc. They cannot refuse to fix it just because you have headers. The Magnuson-Moss warranty act proves this. Now if you were to tune (which I'd recommend) then I think they can void your warranty. But even then if it was something like a radio or seat or something like that I don't think they could refuse to fix it under warranty.

Fraxum · 01-18-2011, 07:34 PM

If you are worried about the warranty do not mod your engine or your suspension. Stick to cosmetic mods.

csjcsj · 01-18-2011, 08:00 PM

Oh no! Here we go again!!!!!

Fraxum · 01-18-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by csjcsj

Oh no! Here we go again!!!!!

This answer should be in the Camaro owners manual.

MaRoFreK · 01-18-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by csjcsj

Oh no! Here we go again!!!!!

Yes, I know lol

I just needed a quick answer before I made a decision ordering a car I was gonna regret. The dealership told me that if they put headers on my car it would Void the warranty and they could do no repairs to my Engine. And with Their tune they put in would Void my warranty. So my question has been answered. But on the Bright side I ordered my SS so im Happy!

Merc · 01-18-2011, 09:13 PM

I have LT's , no tune. Broke tranny outputshaft. No issues. However they did check for factory tune, prior to the warranty fix.

MatchbookSS · 01-18-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mercuryman96

I have LT's , no tune. Broke tranny outputshaft. No issues. However they did check for factory tune, prior to the warranty fix.

Are you throwing a CEL? My SS is stock, but every other car I've had that had LT or some sort of off-road application header/headers threw CELs due to catalytic converters not being there.

If so, would running defoulers for the o2 sensors eliminate the CEL?

JasonK · 01-18-2011, 09:23 PM

It will only VOID your exhaust manifolds warranty.

Merc · 01-18-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MatchbookSS

Are you throwing a CEL? My SS is stock, but every other car I've had that had LT or some sort of off-road application header/headers threw CELs due to catalytic converters not being there.

If so, would running defoulers for the o2 sensors eliminate the CEL?

Yes it does. Although I have a Ted tune, I have yet to put it in. I use my SCT tuner to clear it or just ignore it.

MaRoFreK · 01-18-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonK

It will only VOID your exhaust manifolds warranty.

Well I have the Emails from this dealership saying that with Headers if something goes wrong with the Engine it wont be fixed cause the headers Void the warranty.

01-18-2011, 06:18 PM	#1
MaRoFreK Drives: IOM 1SS w/factory Hurst Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buckhannon, West Virginia Posts: 721	Headers Void Warranty? OK, I've seen quite a few people on this forum that have LT headers on their Camaro. My question is did that void you're warranty? I was told by a Dealership today if you get LT headers its gonna void the warranty. I just wondering what other dealerships have said. He is also saying I will need a tune for the Headers/Cat back. __________________ "Success is following the pattern of life one enjoys most." Stainless works Catback with Flowmaster Single Chamber Mufflers, Vararam, Factory Hurst, SLP SS emblems, SLP Skip Shift

01-18-2011, 06:21 PM	#2
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	Technically yes it does void your warranty. However, my dealership does not even have the software to check if my tune is not factory. In fact I just had my car in for the 25,000 mile service and they commented on how nice and clean the headers and exhaust look under the car. It is actually the custom tune that kills the warranty. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

01-18-2011, 06:46 PM	#4
MaRoFreK Drives: IOM 1SS w/factory Hurst Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buckhannon, West Virginia Posts: 721	I'm not gonna get a Tune. But this guy told me that Any headers will void the warranty. I just find that hard to believe because there are alot of people with headers, and if this is true void warrantys also. __________________ "Success is following the pattern of life one enjoys most." Stainless works Catback with Flowmaster Single Chamber Mufflers, Vararam, Factory Hurst, SLP SS emblems, SLP Skip Shift

01-18-2011, 07:34 PM	#6
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	If you are worried about the warranty do not mod your engine or your suspension. Stick to cosmetic mods. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

01-18-2011, 08:00 PM	#7
csjcsj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,399 View My Garage	Oh no! Here we go again!!!!! __________________

01-18-2011, 07:08 PM	#5
sfgiantsfan9 Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS and 2001 Ford F250 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tipton, CA Posts: 317	No headers alone will not void the warranty. This is a common misconception. Say your radio went out or your power steering pump etc etc. They cannot refuse to fix it just because you have headers. The Magnuson-Moss warranty act proves this. Now if you were to tune (which I'd recommend) then I think they can void your warranty. But even then if it was something like a radio or seat or something like that I don't think they could refuse to fix it under warranty.

01-18-2011, 09:13 PM	#10
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,291	I have LT's , no tune. Broke tranny outputshaft. No issues. However they did check for factory tune, prior to the warranty fix. __________________ My Build Thread

01-18-2011, 09:23 PM	#12
JasonK Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 713 View My Garage	It will only VOID your exhaust manifolds warranty. __________________ 2015 Sentra / 2015 Murano / 2012 HD Ultra Classic / 1995 Z71 / 1966 Mustang

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