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NAHURRY · 10-27-2009, 02:45 PM

Hello
I am on the fence about a tune, LT's, catback and possibly a cam
on my 5th gen. I know if I do the tune and cam the warranty is history.
So I ask...Whats the chance of something breaking within the first
5 years (warranty period)with these mods?...Whats the worst that
could happen (within reason)?...I mean..how often do you here of people
that had something major break on these kind of engines (modded or not)
were the cost of repair would exceed $5.000.00? I know it happens and
it's a risk we take, but how often does it?

Thanks

Daniel

RoyalKev · 10-27-2009, 02:48 PM

My transmission is getting replaced as we speak, and I have no mods yet

justmeron · 10-27-2009, 02:49 PM

Damn bro.
6cyl or 8cyl motor and stick or auto trans? that bites.

coolman · 10-27-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAHURRY

Hello
I am on the fence about a tune, LT's, catback and possibly a cam
on my 5th gen. I know if I do the tune and cam the warranty is history.
So I ask...Whats the chance of something breaking within the first
5 years (warranty period)with these mods?...Whats the worst that
could happen (within reason)?...I mean..how often do you here of people
that had something major break on these kind of engines (modded or not)
were the cost of repair would exceed $5.000.00? I know it happens and
it's a risk we take, but how often does it?

Thanks

Daniel

Not very likely to have motor problems that are major in the first 5 years. There have been some years that had motor problems early. I think if that were the case here it would have already started. Just look at the tranny problems on the ss, they showed up early. That's just the risk you take with motor mods. Most of the mods you listed wouldn't void the warranty. The tune and the cam would.

NAHURRY · 10-27-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyalKev

My transmission is getting replaced as we speak, and I have no mods yet

How much is a transmission (if you had to pay for it?)

RoyalKev · 10-27-2009, 03:20 PM

V8 manual, I cant imagine how much is costing to do the repairs & the price of the trans. Ill let you guys know after they put it on and give me a invoice of the work. Its all free under warrenty.

Mr_Draco · 10-27-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAHURRY

How much is a transmission (if you had to pay for it?)

The T6060 tranny runs around $3k wholesale so about $3,500 - $4k retail.

RoyalKev · 10-27-2009, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

The T6060 tranny runs around $3k wholesale so about $3,500 - $4k retail.

There you go guys, is it worth voiding your warranty for some extra power, unless your really wealthy and can afford breaking stuff and paying for it out of pocket go ahead but if I didn't have my warranty in the situation i am in now with my transmission id have a useless camaro sitting in front of my house because I don't have any extra money for repairs.

No hard feelings for the wealthy haha I guess I can only say be smart when modding your car, Is it really worth the extra 100hp maybe to loose your 5 year 100,000 mile warranty????

OUR72GTO · 10-27-2009, 11:20 PM

Ditto.........

RoyalKev · 10-27-2009, 11:25 PM

Yup and thats 3500-4000 with out the labor and other miscellaneous stuff that needs to be changed to.

Nico · 10-27-2009, 11:28 PM

What problems is the SS having with the transmission?

RoyalKev · 10-27-2009, 11:40 PM

Output shafts breaking

gotpball44 · 10-28-2009, 12:58 AM

Even if you did break your tranny (Output shaft) cause of some mods, you can make a case that people are breaking them with stock cars. It should be in the system or something.

RoyalKev · 10-28-2009, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotpball44

Even if you did break your tranny (Output shaft) cause of some mods, you can make a case that people are breaking them with stock cars. It should be in the system or something.

Dealers are claiming abuse

10-27-2009, 02:45 PM	#1
NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,421	What is the likelyhood of engine failure in the warranty period? Hello I am on the fence about a tune, LT's, catback and possibly a cam on my 5th gen. I know if I do the tune and cam the warranty is history. So I ask...Whats the chance of something breaking within the first 5 years (warranty period)with these mods?...Whats the worst that could happen (within reason)?...I mean..how often do you here of people that had something major break on these kind of engines (modded or not) were the cost of repair would exceed $5.000.00? I know it happens and it's a risk we take, but how often does it? Thanks Daniel

10-27-2009, 02:49 PM	#3
justmeron Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,259 View My Garage	Damn bro. 6cyl or 8cyl motor and stick or auto trans? that bites. __________________ 2010 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Faded Black Side Vent Highlight Decal Kit Life is not like a box of chocolates, its more like eating a whole jar of jalapenos.... what you do today may burn your ass tomorrow!!!!

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10-27-2009, 02:48 PM	#2
RoyalKev Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 973	My transmission is getting replaced as we speak, and I have no mods yet

10-27-2009, 03:20 PM	#6
RoyalKev Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 973	V8 manual, I cant imagine how much is costing to do the repairs & the price of the trans. Ill let you guys know after they put it on and give me a invoice of the work. Its all free under warrenty.

10-27-2009, 11:25 PM	#10
RoyalKev Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 973	Yup and thats 3500-4000 with out the labor and other miscellaneous stuff that needs to be changed to.

10-27-2009, 11:40 PM	#12
RoyalKev Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 973	Output shafts breaking

10-28-2009, 12:58 AM	#13
gotpball44 Boost Is Your Friend Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 1SS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: La Mirada CA Posts: 1,255 View My Garage	Even if you did break your tranny (Output shaft) cause of some mods, you can make a case that people are breaking them with stock cars. It should be in the system or something.