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CamaroRich · 05-29-2013, 01:50 PM

Just curious if many of you guys waited until your manufacturer warranty was up before doing some of the more in depth mods? I just bought my car a couple of weeks ago, and I'm about to do an axle back exhaust system, and I'm sure there will be many more I'd like to do as I learn more, but I'm a little hesitant to do anything that will void the warranty just yet.

CamaroI · 05-29-2013, 02:00 PM

Axel backs are no big deal. However if you tune the car and do in depth engine work they will not warranty it. CAI ok also.

Might stop in your local service area to talk and meet the guys. Some Stealerships are better than others when it comes to mods.

If the mod effects the problem being serviced thats when trouble can arise

*mlee* · 05-29-2013, 02:18 PM

Entire catback exhaust is fine and will not void warranty. Once you get into headers and tune it's a different story, but very few things will void the warranty in it's entirety.

Cold Air Intake is another item that won't void your warranty.

DuskSS · 05-29-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroRich

Just curious if many of you guys waited until your manufacturer warranty was up before doing some of the more in depth mods? I just bought my car a couple of weeks ago, and I'm about to do an axle back exhaust system, and I'm sure there will be many more I'd like to do as I learn more, but I'm a little hesitant to do anything that will void the warranty just yet.

LOL.. after hanging with H-town and BCMC for a couple days that warranty went in the trash..

at 2k the car went in for cam heads intake and full exhaust.
now have plans for some dope or a blower.. or both..
and full suspension.

Avenging Orange · 05-29-2013, 05:07 PM

Warranty? We don't need no steenking warranty!

right to travel · 05-29-2013, 05:57 PM

Random question on this subject. Lets say i do the LS9 cam which doesnt require a tune and from what ive read a tune doesnt do much at all anyway. later down the road there is an engine issue would it be obvious that there is an LS9 cam in there vice the LS3 cam?

DemonZL1 · 05-29-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by right to travel

Random question on this subject. Lets say i do the LS9 cam which doesnt require a tune and from what ive read a tune doesnt do much at all anyway. later down the road there is an engine issue would it be obvious that there is an LS9 cam in there vice the LS3 cam?

Tune is huge. Don't waste your time on doing a cam swap if you are not willing to do a tune.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 05-29-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroRich

Just curious if many of you guys waited until your manufacturer warranty was up before doing some of the more in depth mods? I just bought my car a couple of weeks ago, and I'm about to do an axle back exhaust system, and I'm sure there will be many more I'd like to do as I learn more, but I'm a little hesitant to do anything that will void the warranty just yet.

Congratulations on the new vehicle!

How are you liking it so far?

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Avenging Orange · 05-29-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CoolStoryBro

Tune is huge. Don't waste your time on doing a cam swap if you are not willing to do a tune.

Every cam will require a tune, because you are changing the dynamics of the engine. And whoever told you a tune does nothing is a moron.

right to travel · 05-31-2013, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Every cam will require a tune, because you are changing the dynamics of the engine. And whoever told you a tune does nothing is a moron.

I said that it doest do much with the LS9 cam. The specs from what i have read are close to the LS3 and is still within the stock ecu's self adjustment range

*mlee* · 05-31-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by right to travel

I said that it doest do much with the LS9 cam. The specs from what i have read are close to the LS3 and is still within the stock ecu's self adjustment range

Swap cam and drivetrain warranty is dead... end of story. If you're going that far why try and pull the wool over GM's eyes.

05-29-2013, 01:50 PM	#1
CamaroRich Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Woodlands, Tx. Posts: 119	Modding While Under Warranty?? Just curious if many of you guys waited until your manufacturer warranty was up before doing some of the more in depth mods? I just bought my car a couple of weeks ago, and I'm about to do an axle back exhaust system, and I'm sure there will be many more I'd like to do as I learn more, but I'm a little hesitant to do anything that will void the warranty just yet.

05-29-2013, 02:18 PM	#3
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,486 View My Garage	Entire catback exhaust is fine and will not void warranty. Once you get into headers and tune it's a different story, but very few things will void the warranty in it's entirety. Cold Air Intake is another item that won't void your warranty. __________________

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05-29-2013, 02:00 PM	#2
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112	Axel backs are no big deal. However if you tune the car and do in depth engine work they will not warranty it. CAI ok also. Might stop in your local service area to talk and meet the guys. Some Stealerships are better than others when it comes to mods. If the mod effects the problem being serviced thats when trouble can arise

05-29-2013, 05:57 PM	#6
right to travel Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 1LE SW Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newport RI Posts: 835 View My Garage	Random question on this subject. Lets say i do the LS9 cam which doesnt require a tune and from what ive read a tune doesnt do much at all anyway. later down the road there is an engine issue would it be obvious that there is an LS9 cam in there vice the LS3 cam?