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Froglevel · 12-18-2012, 04:42 PM

All,

I currently have a 2012 45th anniversary edition SS. I am considering a supercharger as it adds the biggest bang for buck. The only power plant mod thus far is a K&N 63 series cai. I'd like knowledgeable advice on brand, size, installers in NC, and warranty after the fact. I don't want to risk not being covered by warranty. Not looking for a "race car", but would like a stealth pony-eater. It's a daily driver for me. I have a fair amount of mechanical aptitude, but what I lack is a place to do major work or lift. I would love to find a shop that wants to advertise via my car, but that is probably unlikely. I've been reading the threads but got lost on a few, specifically the ones telling me that installers play with your car while they have it. Makes me think twice about letting someone else work on it, but I want it done right. The thread about torq and whipped sc's was a real eye opener. That being said hit a brother up with info and advice.

Kevin

rdblan2 · 12-18-2012, 04:50 PM

If you want to retain your factory warranty, a supercharger likely isn't for you.

litle88 · 12-18-2012, 04:57 PM

Warrantys are for Hondas and Toyotas. By adding a s/c you'll be a candidate for breaking stuff and that stuff will need upgrading and a warranty part is weak! That's just me though if a warranty is that important then stay stock my friend because you will not get a warranty if you s/c.

Now if you do then I'd go kenne belle or whipple, to me they make better TQ down low to get these pigs moving. Just my .2

2SS45th · 12-18-2012, 05:13 PM

You can get a warranty with a s/c, it's called a ZL1

In all seriousness, Magnacharger, Whipple, and SLP all offer warranties that you can buy with the addition of a supercharger. A few people have gone that route and have been happy too. I think they cost somewhere between 500-1000.

Froglevel · 12-18-2012, 05:15 PM

I read from some of the posts you could buy a warranty if you had a pro install the sc? I was leaning towards a whipple. I considered approaching the dealer I bought the car from to see what they could do with OEM hardware and maybe if I went that route they would still warranty it. If I go sc and only play occasionally and with care what risks to I run on breaking things? I don't intend to drag every weekend.....just want something in my back pocket if I need/want it.

Froglevel · 12-18-2012, 05:18 PM

2SS45th.....ZL1 was what I wanted, but this was the wife's car. She is preggers now and this ain't the best car for her and my baby. I could trade out, but that would hurt the ol pocket. What have you done to yours and how does it perform. I basically have the same thing you have.

Supercharged SS · 12-18-2012, 05:22 PM

Keep in mind that in order to have any blower manufacturer warranty you must use their tune and retain all the other factory parts. That K & N will void the warranties. On the L 99 expect anywhere between 450-475 rwhp with just the blower.

Froglevel · 12-18-2012, 05:25 PM

What? I have to put that box back on? Shouldn't I be trying to let the sc breathe?

nyrfan · 12-18-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Keep in mind that in order to have any blower manufacturer warranty you must use their tune and retain all the other factory parts. That K & N will void the warranties. On the L 99 expect anywhere between 450-475 rwhp with just the blower.

The K&N CAI will not void the warrant.

Felix - Sent from my 2SS/RS

Supercharged SS · 12-18-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

The K&N CAI will not void the warrant.

Felix - Sent from my 2SS/RS

Why is that? Does it specifically say that in the manual?

Here is the warranty:

http://www.magnacharger.com/download...TOMER-FORM.pdf

COVERED COMPONENTS BEING TAMPERED WITH OR ALTERED FROM FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS (OEM OR MAGNUSON) INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE REMOVAL OF THE SUPERCHARGER DRIVE PULLEY, FOR ANY REASON, AS EVIDENCED BY THE TAMPER PROOF LABEL.

If you do not use the Magnacharger tube and OEM box you void the warranty.

nyrfan · 12-18-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Why is that? Does it specifically say that in the manual?

I've yet to see a CAI void a warranty other then in intake itself, obviously.

Felix - Sent from my 2SS/RS

Supercharged SS · 12-18-2012, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyrfan

The K&N CAI will not void the warrant.

Felix - Sent from my 2SS/RS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Froglevel

What? I have to put that box back on? Shouldn't I be trying to let the sc breathe?

Yes, but if you want the warranty you must follow the rules.

Supercharged SS · 12-18-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

I've yet to see a CAI void a warranty other then in intake itself, obviously.

Felix - Sent from my 2SS/RS

Please elaborate on your experience with the Magnacharger warranty policy.

nyrfan · 12-18-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Yes, but if you want the warranty you must follow the rules.

My V6 was in the dealer 4 times with an oil leak, and a couple other times. The only thing my dealer said about my CAI, CAI was how cool it looked. Never did it come into question. If fact there was even a GM district manager that looked overt car and said nothing.

Felix - Sent from my 2SS/RS

12-18-2012, 04:42 PM	#1
Froglevel Froglevel Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Coupe Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Eastern North Carolina Posts: 9	Advice on Supercharging a L99 SS All, I currently have a 2012 45th anniversary edition SS. I am considering a supercharger as it adds the biggest bang for buck. The only power plant mod thus far is a K&N 63 series cai. I'd like knowledgeable advice on brand, size, installers in NC, and warranty after the fact. I don't want to risk not being covered by warranty. Not looking for a "race car", but would like a stealth pony-eater. It's a daily driver for me. I have a fair amount of mechanical aptitude, but what I lack is a place to do major work or lift. I would love to find a shop that wants to advertise via my car, but that is probably unlikely. I've been reading the threads but got lost on a few, specifically the ones telling me that installers play with your car while they have it. Makes me think twice about letting someone else work on it, but I want it done right. The thread about torq and whipped sc's was a real eye opener. That being said hit a brother up with info and advice. Kevin

12-18-2012, 04:50 PM	#2
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	If you want to retain your factory warranty, a supercharger likely isn't for you. __________________ Livernois 2C cam and tune, LS3 conversion, Roto-Fab intake, Kooks headers, DSS driveshaft and axles, BMR suspension parts, VMax ported throttle body, Whipple blower. (623hp).

12-18-2012, 04:57 PM	#3
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Warrantys are for Hondas and Toyotas. By adding a s/c you'll be a candidate for breaking stuff and that stuff will need upgrading and a warranty part is weak! That's just me though if a warranty is that important then stay stock my friend because you will not get a warranty if you s/c. Now if you do then I'd go kenne belle or whipple, to me they make better TQ down low to get these pigs moving. Just my .2 __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

12-18-2012, 05:13 PM	#4
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	You can get a warranty with a s/c, it's called a ZL1 In all seriousness, Magnacharger, Whipple, and SLP all offer warranties that you can buy with the addition of a supercharger. A few people have gone that route and have been happy too. I think they cost somewhere between 500-1000. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

12-18-2012, 05:15 PM	#5
Froglevel Froglevel Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Coupe Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Eastern North Carolina Posts: 9	I read from some of the posts you could buy a warranty if you had a pro install the sc? I was leaning towards a whipple. I considered approaching the dealer I bought the car from to see what they could do with OEM hardware and maybe if I went that route they would still warranty it. If I go sc and only play occasionally and with care what risks to I run on breaking things? I don't intend to drag every weekend.....just want something in my back pocket if I need/want it.

12-18-2012, 05:18 PM	#6
Froglevel Froglevel Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Coupe Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Eastern North Carolina Posts: 9	2SS45th.....ZL1 was what I wanted, but this was the wife's car. She is preggers now and this ain't the best car for her and my baby. I could trade out, but that would hurt the ol pocket. What have you done to yours and how does it perform. I basically have the same thing you have.

12-18-2012, 05:22 PM	#7
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	Keep in mind that in order to have any blower manufacturer warranty you must use their tune and retain all the other factory parts. That K & N will void the warranties. On the L 99 expect anywhere between 450-475 rwhp with just the blower.

12-18-2012, 05:25 PM	#8
Froglevel Froglevel Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Coupe Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Eastern North Carolina Posts: 9	What? I have to put that box back on? Shouldn't I be trying to let the sc breathe?