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FosterSS · 02-01-2012, 03:29 PM

About to purchase a cam/headers/exhaust/tune....so I know my warranty (atleast powertrain), will be completely gone.

Do it, or dont do it?

slick rick · 02-01-2012, 03:37 PM

I'd do it if I had the money to pay for repairs when things break but I don't so I stick with the warranty

Deke736 · 02-01-2012, 03:37 PM

The question should be, do you have the money available to cover repair expenses if something happens to your powertrain? If the answer is yes, and you don't care about the warranty, then MOD away!

Cpanthers85 · 02-01-2012, 03:43 PM

I couldn't agree more. You have to pay to play. If you can't afford to pay, then don't play.

And trust me. The modding doesn't stop with just headers/cai/tune. It's like a virus, and it infects your brain. You find yourself constantly obsessing over what you want to do next. Especially, once you know that warranty is out the window...

IMHO, if you have the cash to play. DO IT! If you don't, be smart, keep the warranty. You can play in a few years.

ORANGA2D · 02-01-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Deke736

The question should be, do you have the money available to cover repair expenses if something happens to your powertrain? If the answer is yes, and you don't care about the warranty, then MOD away!

This +1

I have the money, I just dont want to deal with any issues right now. As much as I would love to put that SC that I have sitting on my desk in the garage. I am waiting. For me its not just the money its the time too. Things alwaaaaays take longer for me to fix it on my dime..

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FosterSS · 02-01-2012, 04:09 PM

Sooooo, throw 15k down on a ZL1 then? Wouldnt have to worry about mods too much!

BowtieBelle · 02-01-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by slick rick

I'd do it if I had the money to pay for repairs when things break but I don't so I stick with the warranty

Smart of you.

Personally, I don't feel the need to change my car THAT much; I like the warranty. Sure I've put on a CAI and exhaust and will do a couple other things to the engine, but I've made sure my dealer will still warranty her first.

Once the warranty is gone-- turbo time

Wakemaker89 · 02-01-2012, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FosterSS

Sooooo, throw 15k down on a ZL1 then? Wouldnt have to worry about mods too much!

THIS!!!! of course then you will have to start modding the ZL1

SS6.2 · 02-01-2012, 04:14 PM

MOD away!!

ParisTNDude · 02-01-2012, 04:16 PM

The GM powertrain warranty is 100K, isn't it? By that time, you will have gotten beat by at least 30 or 40 5.0 Mustangs....mod and take your chances!

hightower · 02-01-2012, 04:20 PM

You'll regret it when something breaks.

I'm keeping my warranty and just going with a CAI, exhaust, and shorty headers if I can find some that work with the warranty.

ravensjeff · 02-01-2012, 04:34 PM

For around $20k, you can forge/supercharge your own setup and be faster than the ZL-1. Thats engine work. Drivetrain/suspension is a few more dollars.

Most important though, is to go with someone you know you can trust. Do your homework.

BowtieBelle · 02-01-2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hightower

You'll regret it when something breaks.

I'm keeping my warranty and just going with a CAI, exhaust, and shorty headers if I can find some that work with the warranty.

FosterSS · 02-01-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ravensjeff

For around $20k, you can forge/supercharge your own setup and be faster than the ZL-1. Thats engine work. Drivetrain/suspension is a few more dollars.

Most important though, is to go with someone you know you can trust. Do your homework.

Thats also something I've considered. throw 15k into LPE

02-01-2012, 03:29 PM	#1
FosterSS Guardians Of The Night Drives: '13 ZL1 CRT Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 500 View My Garage	Warranty OR Mods??? opinions? About to purchase a cam/headers/exhaust/tune....so I know my warranty (atleast powertrain), will be completely gone. Do it, or dont do it? __________________ 2013 ZL1 Crystal Red Tintcoat, Stock...for now 1968 SS/RS 396- being resurrected. 2011 SS LS3-Cammed, bolt-ons.(SOLD)

02-01-2012, 03:37 PM	#2
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	I'd do it if I had the money to pay for repairs when things break but I don't so I stick with the warranty __________________

02-01-2012, 03:37 PM	#3
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	The question should be, do you have the money available to cover repair expenses if something happens to your powertrain? If the answer is yes, and you don't care about the warranty, then MOD away! __________________

02-01-2012, 03:43 PM	#4
Cpanthers85 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 473 View My Garage	I couldn't agree more. You have to pay to play. If you can't afford to pay, then don't play. And trust me. The modding doesn't stop with just headers/cai/tune. It's like a virus, and it infects your brain. You find yourself constantly obsessing over what you want to do next. Especially, once you know that warranty is out the window... IMHO, if you have the cash to play. DO IT! If you don't, be smart, keep the warranty. You can play in a few years. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS L99 2017 Chevy SS 1979 Z28 Mods: Kooks Long Tube Headers, RotoFaB EForce CAI, American Thunder Catback Exhaust, PFADT Stage 1 Drag Kit + Front Sway Bar, GM Strut Tower Bar. ZL1 Fuel Pump. Nitto NT05R. RX Catch Can.LS9 Cam and Springs.LS3 Conversion.JRE Fuel Rail Upgrade.Edelbrock Eforce.60# Eforce Injectors.Extreme Racing Tune. 523/495 MY BUILD THREAD

02-01-2012, 04:09 PM	#6
FosterSS Guardians Of The Night Drives: '13 ZL1 CRT Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 500 View My Garage	Sooooo, throw 15k down on a ZL1 then? Wouldnt have to worry about mods too much! __________________ 2013 ZL1 Crystal Red Tintcoat, Stock...for now 1968 SS/RS 396- being resurrected. 2011 SS LS3-Cammed, bolt-ons.(SOLD)

02-01-2012, 04:14 PM	#9
SS6.2 Account Suspended Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MIAMI Posts: 31	MOD away!!

02-01-2012, 04:16 PM	#10
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	The GM powertrain warranty is 100K, isn't it? By that time, you will have gotten beat by at least 30 or 40 5.0 Mustangs....mod and take your chances! __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

02-01-2012, 04:20 PM	#11
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	You'll regret it when something breaks. I'm keeping my warranty and just going with a CAI, exhaust, and shorty headers if I can find some that work with the warranty. __________________ My Camaro Story

02-01-2012, 04:34 PM	#12
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	For around $20k, you can forge/supercharge your own setup and be faster than the ZL-1. Thats engine work. Drivetrain/suspension is a few more dollars. Most important though, is to go with someone you know you can trust. Do your homework. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

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