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ccutaia · 11-20-2011, 04:41 PM

I have a new 2SS on order and want to get as much HP out of her as I can without voiding the warranty? I was going to add a SLP Super Charger but found out that it will void the warranty after they advertise it won't. So I'm hunting for was to squeeze out as much as possible

paultheman2007 · 11-20-2011, 04:44 PM

CamaroKid300 · 11-20-2011, 04:46 PM

I'm fairly sure there are supercharger companies (maybe not many) but some offer 3yr/36,000 powertrain if you have it installed by an approved installer. Eldelbrock Eforce I believe does this?

ccutaia · 11-20-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

I'm fairly sure there are supercharger companies (maybe not many) but some offer 3yr/36,000 powertrain if you have it installed by an approved installer. Eldelbrock Eforce I believe does this?

Not as far as GM is concerned. We have a local guy with a SLP and GM said no way!

ccutaia · 11-20-2011, 05:01 PM

West Chevy here in Knoxville installed one, the guy blew the motor and I heard now he is going to have to take legal action against the dealer.

Kahdir · 11-20-2011, 05:02 PM

If you're worried about a GM warranty, trade your car in for a ZL-1... I hear they'll have 580hp

ccutaia · 11-20-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kahdir

If you're worried about a GM warranty, trade your car in for a ZL-1... I hear they'll have 580hp

I just want to go fast, and the ZL1 can be beat stop light too stop light for a lot less money! After the price of the car I have $17K to play with before I get to the price I would have to pay for the 580 ponies.

The Stig · 11-20-2011, 05:13 PM

Basically you got to pay to play. THe biggest power mods you can do without voiding the warranty are shorty headers, CAI, exhaust, high flow cats, ported throttle body, and a catch can. Oh and of course NO tune. I'd say that you'd probably get +30 rwhp at the most with that set up.

IROCanSS · 11-20-2011, 05:21 PM

426 hp if you have an LS3
400 hp if you have an L99

Best advise from above is "PAY TO PLAY" and if a dealer wants to play hard ball, they can void your warranty for any and/or all of the following: shorty headers, CAI, exhaust, high flow cats, ported throttle body, and a catch can.

bcguy · 11-20-2011, 05:25 PM

you say shorty headers,cai,exhaust etc wont kill warranty,not long tube headers?is there a difference warranty wise?

Jessika · 11-20-2011, 05:25 PM

Any modifications can affect the warranty if that modification contributed to the failure. A couple supercharger companies offer replacement warranties. I'd love to talk to you about your options! Shoot me a PM or give me a call.

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Viffer · 11-20-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ccutaia

I just want to go fast, and the ZL1 can be beat stop light too stop light for a lot less money! After the price of the car I have $17K to play with before I get to the price I would have to pay for the 580 ponies.

$17K you say ....

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/100/34...on-Street.aspx

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/exotic/1101_ferrari_458_italia_vs_ducati_1198_s/viewall.html

That will keep even the Lambos and Porches from messing with you .. stop light to stop light

LEADfoot927 · 11-20-2011, 06:00 PM

Intake a exhaust is the furthest without messing with the powertrian warrenty. So maybe 450hp with Ls3, 420 with L99.

bannonm · 11-20-2011, 06:04 PM

You can get about 35 HP avg. with LT headers, cats, and a CAI. In my case, a tune did not change the power or torque curve. The only thing the tuner could do for me was flatten my AFR and remove some knocking on the high end. I only drove the car about 60 miles without the tune so I'm not sure if/when I would throw a code. So, you might be able to get away without a tune with those mods. I have Kooks stepped headers with cats, CAI Inc intake, and Borla S-type cat-back.

11-20-2011, 04:41 PM	#1
ccutaia Drives: 2012 Black 2SS, Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 152 View My Garage	Max HP without Voiding Warranty I have a new 2SS on order and want to get as much HP out of her as I can without voiding the warranty? I was going to add a SLP Super Charger but found out that it will void the warranty after they advertise it won't. So I'm hunting for was to squeeze out as much as possible

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CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,143 View My Garage	I'm fairly sure there are supercharger companies (maybe not many) but some offer 3yr/36,000 powertrain if you have it installed by an approved installer. Eldelbrock Eforce I believe does this? __________________ Stock...For Now.

11-20-2011, 05:02 PM	#6
Kahdir Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,178 View My Garage	If you're worried about a GM warranty, trade your car in for a ZL-1... I hear they'll have 580hp __________________ SEPA5.COM – South East Pennsylvania Camaro Owners

11-20-2011, 05:13 PM	#8
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Basically you got to pay to play. THe biggest power mods you can do without voiding the warranty are shorty headers, CAI, exhaust, high flow cats, ported throttle body, and a catch can. Oh and of course NO tune. I'd say that you'd probably get +30 rwhp at the most with that set up. __________________

11-20-2011, 05:01 PM	#5
ccutaia Drives: 2012 Black 2SS, Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 152 View My Garage	West Chevy here in Knoxville installed one, the guy blew the motor and I heard now he is going to have to take legal action against the dealer.

11-20-2011, 05:21 PM	#9
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	426 hp if you have an LS3 400 hp if you have an L99 Best advise from above is "PAY TO PLAY" and if a dealer wants to play hard ball, they can void your warranty for any and/or all of the following: shorty headers, CAI, exhaust, high flow cats, ported throttle body, and a catch can.

11-20-2011, 05:25 PM	#10
bcguy bcguy Drives: 2011 ss/rs m6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: british columbia canada Posts: 507	you say shorty headers,cai,exhaust etc wont kill warranty,not long tube headers?is there a difference warranty wise?

11-20-2011, 05:25 PM	#11
Jessika Account Suspended Drives: Anything Blown Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,194	Any modifications can affect the warranty if that modification contributed to the failure. A couple supercharger companies offer replacement warranties. I'd love to talk to you about your options! Shoot me a PM or give me a call. Sent from my insanely great iPhone 4s using Tapatalk

11-20-2011, 06:00 PM	#13
LEADfoot927 Drives: 2012 GT500 SVTPP Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Lewis, WA Posts: 448	Intake a exhaust is the furthest without messing with the powertrian warrenty. So maybe 450hp with Ls3, 420 with L99. __________________ Past rides: 2002 BMW M3 2010 Camaro V6 2010 Camaro SS L99 2011 Camaro SS Ls3 2011 Dodge Charger R/T 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee/ Reso Delete Current ride: 2012 GT500/ 2.3 TVS, Afco Dual pass heat exchanger, Roush Extreme Exhaust: 606 rwhp/ 611 wtq

11-20-2011, 06:04 PM	#14
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	You can get about 35 HP avg. with LT headers, cats, and a CAI. In my case, a tune did not change the power or torque curve. The only thing the tuner could do for me was flatten my AFR and remove some knocking on the high end. I only drove the car about 60 miles without the tune so I'm not sure if/when I would throw a code. So, you might be able to get away without a tune with those mods. I have Kooks stepped headers with cats, CAI Inc intake, and Borla S-type cat-back.

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