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mikeSS · 06-30-2011, 05:09 PM

the most important part of gaining power is tuning. if if you added Long tube headers, the gains wont be there. because the stock tune.

SS>GT · 06-30-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rookie50

Won't gain HP , however suspension mods improve the handling.

yeah, im looking into sway bars, tie rods and bushings but those will come in thefuture.

what rims are those, btw? they look amazing!

VTXrider · 06-30-2011, 05:17 PM

I think the main reason that people give up the warranty is that you are not likely to use the "power-train" portion of the warranty. Things like switches and smaller motors like with window motor and water pump which break more often would still be covered. That 100,000 miles warranty covers very little that is likely to break unless you are really moding and racing your car.

Splitter · 06-30-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SGOS252382

Because keeping a car stock for 5 years is hard to do. I have a hard time keeping a car stock for 1 month after purchasing it. And a lot of guys won't even own their cars in 5 years. They will have sold it or traded it on a new model by then.

And if something does breaks, I'll replace it with something better/stronger, etc.

But I do understand the need to keep a full warranty for many.

SS>GT · 06-30-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

the most important part of gaining power is tuning. if if you added Long tube headers, the gains wont be there. because the stock tune.

understood, but i dont like the fact that my warranty will be thrown out the window. if im going to blow my warranty, ill do it right and go through hennesy.

atleast they give me 3 years lol

SS>GT · 06-30-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VTXrider

I think the main reason that people give up the warranty is that you are not likely to use the "power-train" portion of the warranty. Things like switches and smaller motors like with window motor and water pump which break more often would still be covered. That 100,000 miles warranty covers very little that is likely to break unless you are really moding and racing your car.

that very little it covers seems to be the most expensive to fix though, correct?

but in regards to tunes in general, are they safe? are there any negative effects to tuning?

VTXrider · 06-30-2011, 05:29 PM

Yes it's the most expensive part to fix but it is by far the least likely part to need fixing unless you do radical changes to the engine without properly reinforcing certain parts.

A good tune is perfectly safe and with LTs and an intake does not increase the chance of damaging the engine by any significant amount.

shockandawe · 06-30-2011, 06:48 PM

To tune or not to tune, that is the question.

brandotron · 06-30-2011, 06:51 PM

Throw on an E Force and buy the three year powertrain warranty

Rookie50 · 06-30-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SS>GT

yeah, im looking into sway bars, tie rods and bushings but those will come in thefuture.

what rims are those, btw? they look amazing!

20" MRR, need to update photo since I have lowered the ride

ColdCamaroSS · 06-30-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SGOS252382

Because keeping a car stock for 5 years is hard to do. I have a hard time keeping a car stock for 1 month after purchasing it. And a lot of guys won't even own their cars in 5 years. They will have sold it or traded it on a new model by then.

And if something does breaks, I'll replace it with something better/stronger, etc.

But I do understand the need to keep a full warranty for many.

+1....

And the reason I buy GM vehicles is after years of new car ownership, I have never taken a GM product to the dealer due to a warranty issue.

Sure, others have issues and perhaps I'm lucky but I'm not gonna dwell on warranty concerns especially when I've never needed it to begin with. My 2 cents.

SS>GT · 07-01-2011, 01:34 PM

just realized, wouldnt reducing weight in the drivetrain increase HP to the wheels? shouldnt affect Crank rating, but power to the wheels would be increased. (is this correct?)

maybe when i replace the clutch i can include an aluminum flywheel, along with a light weight drive shaft?

aet08 · 07-01-2011, 01:36 PM

if you decide to void the warranty, go all out and get it supercharged. it's amazing!

SteveRS · 07-01-2011, 01:39 PM

Here's a Thought...
for every Mod you want to buy Toss it in a Savings account and LOCK THAT BITCH UP!! once your B2B warranty is up, You should have the money saved for eevveeryy thing you want to do right? buy everythign at once and then Do it all in a weeks time. hell add a WHIPPLE S/C to the list while yer at it.. haha. i shold practice what I preach of course. which is why i opened up a savings for that reason.

06-30-2011, 05:17 PM	#17
VTXrider Drives: 2010 RY 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 828	I think the main reason that people give up the warranty is that you are not likely to use the "power-train" portion of the warranty. Things like switches and smaller motors like with window motor and water pump which break more often would still be covered. That 100,000 miles warranty covers very little that is likely to break unless you are really moding and racing your car. __________________

06-30-2011, 05:29 PM	#21
VTXrider Drives: 2010 RY 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 828	Yes it's the most expensive part to fix but it is by far the least likely part to need fixing unless you do radical changes to the engine without properly reinforcing certain parts. A good tune is perfectly safe and with LTs and an intake does not increase the chance of damaging the engine by any significant amount. __________________

06-30-2011, 06:51 PM	#23
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Throw on an E Force and buy the three year powertrain warranty __________________

07-01-2011, 01:34 PM	#26
SS>GT Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 205	just realized, wouldnt reducing weight in the drivetrain increase HP to the wheels? shouldnt affect Crank rating, but power to the wheels would be increased. (is this correct?) maybe when i replace the clutch i can include an aluminum flywheel, along with a light weight drive shaft? __________________ 2010 camaro 2ss LS3 Corsa catback exhaust w/muffler delete, hennessey intake, Pfadt springs, Hurst Short throw Shifter, Murdered black. GO TEAM LS3

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mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	the most important part of gaining power is tuning. if if you added Long tube headers, the gains wont be there. because the stock tune.

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aet08 Drives: c Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: c Posts: 627	if you decide to void the warranty, go all out and get it supercharged. it's amazing!

07-01-2011, 01:39 PM	#28
SteveRS Drives: 2010 SIM Cobalt SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lorain, Ohio Posts: 6,331	Here's a Thought... for every Mod you want to buy Toss it in a Savings account and LOCK THAT BITCH UP!! once your B2B warranty is up, You should have the money saved for eevveeryy thing you want to do right? buy everythign at once and then Do it all in a weeks time. hell add a WHIPPLE S/C to the list while yer at it.. haha. i shold practice what I preach of course. which is why i opened up a savings for that reason.