most power out of my 2SS without voiding my warranty?

[1JEWLDSSRS]

When I went to my service advisor at my dealership and asked about mods you can do without messing up your warrenty, I told him what I wanted to do,, lowering springs,, CAI,K&N,,and a catback and he said I would be fine as long as I didn't mess with the cats or the ECM..My drivetrain warrenty would be fine as it was written.No tunes or poweradders or it is all out the door. The dealer even sells and installs whqat I wanted to do, but I can get what I need and do it myself, just the same.So I was told..

[mikeSS]

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

When I went to my service advisor at my dealership and asked about mods you can do without messing up your warrenty, I told him what I wanted to do,, lowering springs,, CAI,K&N,,and a catback and he said I would be fine as long as I didn't mess with the cats or the ECM..My drivetrain warrenty would be fine as it was written.No tunes or poweradders or it is all out the door. The dealer even sells and installs whqat I wanted to do, but I can get what I need and do it myself, just the same.So I was told..

one of my local dealerships was selling hand held tuners+ corsa exhaust, and K&N CAI. he said i would need to go to them for warranty work.

[LWM]

The exact reason I chose SLP and continue to keep my fingers crossed!

[600hp-lpe]

1.) Ask your dealer's service department what can be done without voiding your warranty.. have the dealer perform the work.

2.) go to a shop like Lingenfelter, who MODS cars and provides a 3 year/36000 mile warranty through them, as opposed to GM.

3.) Don't MOD it till after the warranty period is over.

4.) Mod it and pay *if* something happens.

I chose option #2.. and have had nothing but pure enjoyment with my car...

[GretchenGotGrowl]

Originally Posted by 600hp-lpe

1.) Ask your dealer's service department what can be done without voiding your warranty.. have the dealer perform the work.

2.) go to a shop like Lingenfelter, who MODS cars and provides a 3 year/36000 mile warranty through them, as opposed to GM.

3.) Don't MOD it till after the warranty period is over.

4.) Mod it and pay *if* something happens.

I chose option #2.. and have had nothing but pure enjoyment with my car...

^^^THIS^^^

I've dealt with my dealership for years. They are mod friendly to a point. When the turbos on the the warranty went off. They still love to see my car and even ask me to bring it by every once in a while to show someone. But if she grenades it's all on me.

[bob vogel]

Originally Posted by edgar3

no dice rolling for me. I'll wait out the warranty You're correct on 426hp and a warranty..for the record, it's plenty fast enough, but, you know how it is. I'll have to be patient for a couple of years...

that's ok in two years go by a ZL1 and you can start all over and still have a warranty.

[cleanwhiteSS]

Originally Posted by DEANGE2001

CAI and exhaust should be fine...anything else and you are screwed (oh yeah and whatever you do, do not tune the engine)

Your not really screwed. The mod you do has to directly effect what went wrong with the car. If you get your car tuned and your a/c goes you are still covered. Now if you throw a rod yea they wont cover that.

[CamaroFemme]

Originally Posted by edgar3

There's been lots of talk about modded engines dying,

Where?

We've pretty much decided we're going to mod. Yeah, the powertrain warranty is 5 years/100,000 mi. - but do you really want to wait and drop thousands of dollars in mods on a car with 100,000 miles on it? At that point, the money would be better put to use saving up for your next car, don'tcha think?

[Supercharged SS]

Originally Posted by edgar3

no dice rolling for me. I'll wait out the warranty You're correct on 426hp and a warranty..for the record, it's plenty fast enough, but, you know how it is. I'll have to be patient for a couple of years...

Smart man! For what little you'll gain with a few bolt on's why even take a chance. They may cover it but there could always be a hassel involved as well. If you are concerned about warranty I would approach the dealer and ask their opinion and always get something in writing.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by edgar3

There's been lots of talk about performance mods, modded engines dying, warranty voiding.

I was wondering how to get the most power out of my 2SS without voiding my warranty?
(assume the service manager is moderately strict about GM policies) if it matters

as far as I know CAI is okay
how about the VM Throttle Body?
Exhaust cutouts?

thanks,

426...427 if you fart in front of it...

[Carzzy]

Originally Posted by DEANGE2001

CAI and exhaust should be fine...anything else and you are screwed (oh yeah and whatever you do, do not tune the engine)

Yes, That's as far as my mods will go! I have the Borla S axle back that I installed yesterday and am waiting on the CAI industries intake. These will not effect the warranty.
BTW...I am from Rochester NY and have transplanted myself to SC.

[rally yellow ss rs]

Get CF hood, trunk lid, lighter wheels/tires, and if you personally could lose weight ...do it. Will make it faster without voiding your powertrain warranty.

[Jamie Mac]

Run 94 octane and leave it at that. If you do mod then don't tell anyone and certainly don't post on the internet that you did.

[Sawyer]

Originally Posted by CamaroFemme

Where?

We've pretty much decided we're going to mod. Yeah, the powertrain warranty is 5 years/100,000 mi. - but do you really want to wait and drop thousands of dollars in mods on a car with 100,000 miles on it? At that point, the money would be better put to use saving up for your next car, don'tcha think?

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