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Chrispy · 12-17-2014, 09:01 PM

I think you're pooched. Tune and pulley swap basically means you have voided your powertrain warranty.

Muscle Car Lover · 12-17-2014, 09:08 PM

I hope you get made right, but agree that a modded car is a risk. I am struggling with that idea because I may mod my car this Spring.

Z/28Dan · 12-17-2014, 09:17 PM

Subscribed. I'm still stock for now, but mods are in my future. And so far, no problems at all with any of my power train components.

Please report back with the end results. Good luck...

oldfriend · 12-17-2014, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by drs4life

Yeah, tuned for the pulley & GM corp. requested the calibration. I'm familiar with the warranty game, I'm not asking for them to warranty the modified SC though.
No rev limits changed, nor any internal engine components modded. I can see if I had done a cam, or oil pump (basically any internals, then I'd expect them to not honor the warranty, but the SC has nothing to do with the oil pump nor is it even in the oil path. The Magnusun-Moss act puts the burden of proof on the manufacturer denying the warranty to prove that the modifications caused the failure.

Just playing devils advocate , if you changed the SC pulley , I havd to assume for more pressure into the heads , = to more HP= more stress on the engine parts = more heat !
See where I'm going with this , just saying what the guys at GM may be also thinking , and want to prove that was the reason

CAM....ZL1 · 12-17-2014, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by drs4life

Yeah, tuned for the pulley & GM corp. requested the calibration. I'm familiar with the warranty game, I'm not asking for them to warranty the modified SC though.
No rev limits changed, nor any internal engine componentsulley modded. I can see if I had done a cam, or oil pump (basically any internals, then I'd expect them to not honor the warranty, but the SC has nothing to do with the oil pump nor is it even in the oil path. The Magnusun-Moss act puts the burden of proof on the manufacturer denying the warranty to prove that the modifications caused the failure.

Didn't you say you changed your upper pulley to a 2.55? If so that also changes
Your SC rpm's. That wasn't the issue, it was the ecu recalibration or tune per say. They also had mine for more than three weeks before rejecting it.

HDRDTD · 12-17-2014, 10:54 PM

Technically, if you changed anything on the engine GM 'could' consider your engine warranty voided.

NAH · 12-18-2014, 12:46 AM

I would be interested what the GM rep or engineer says about the current calibration. Went through this on a stock Z06 about 3 years ago and had no issues.

boondocksaint · 12-18-2014, 01:29 AM

They'll replace the motor. No worries.

CanadianZL1#992 · 12-18-2014, 01:39 AM

I feel your pain man!!! I bought a new 2014 ford F150 TREMOR 4X4 in April, used the four wheel drive for the first time in November. Front diff exploded in 25 miles. Trucks been at the ford dealer for almost a month now because the diff housing was damaged and there isn't one available anywhere. All I keep being told is they had to get the manufacturer to make one for my truck. Could be another month or more!!!!!!!

drs4life · 12-18-2014, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Dan

Subscribed. I'm still stock for now, but mods are in my future. And so far, no problems at all with any of my power train components.

Please report back with the end results. Good luck...

Will do, I should hear something next week (dealer promised :-().

drs4life · 12-18-2014, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by boondocksaint

They'll replace the motor. No worries.

Good vibes man, Good vibes :-)

drs4life · 12-18-2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CanadianZL1#992

I feel your pain man!!! I bought a new 2014 ford F150 TREMOR 4X4 in April, used the four wheel drive for the first time in November. Front diff exploded in 25 miles. Trucks been at the ford dealer for almost a month now because the diff housing was damaged and there isn't one available anywhere. All I keep being told is they had to get the manufacturer to make one for my truck. Could be another month or more!!!!!!!

I hope they work that out for you. The waiting is the worst!

drs4life · 12-18-2014, 10:14 AM

Yeah, I know its gonna be a up hill battle. At least I have the dealer on my side, which is usually not the case in these scenarios. It's usually the dealer who refuses to honor the warranty.

ZL155 · 12-18-2014, 01:53 PM

Very interested to see if they fix it. Good luck man and definitely keep us posted..

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12-17-2014, 09:08 PM	#16
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	I hope you get made right, but agree that a modded car is a risk. I am struggling with that idea because I may mod my car this Spring. __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

12-17-2014, 09:17 PM	#17
Z/28Dan Drives: 2023 1SS 1LE Vivid Orange Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,681 View My Garage	Subscribed. I'm still stock for now, but mods are in my future. And so far, no problems at all with any of my power train components. Please report back with the end results. Good luck... __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

12-18-2014, 12:46 AM	#21
NAH Drives: Big or small we drive them all! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New York Mills, NY Posts: 32	I would be interested what the GM rep or engineer says about the current calibration. Went through this on a stock Z06 about 3 years ago and had no issues. __________________ 2013 ZL1 Camaro-578 rwhp/561rwtq

12-18-2014, 01:39 AM	#23
CanadianZL1#992 ANGRY Z Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,406	I feel your pain man!!! I bought a new 2014 ford F150 TREMOR 4X4 in April, used the four wheel drive for the first time in November. Front diff exploded in 25 miles. Trucks been at the ford dealer for almost a month now because the diff housing was damaged and there isn't one available anywhere. All I keep being told is they had to get the manufacturer to make one for my truck. Could be another month or more!!!!!!! __________________ 2015 ZL1 A6 396 stroker RWHP- depends on nitrous

12-17-2014, 09:01 PM	#15
Chrispy 11.91 ET Bone stock Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 353	I think you're pooched. Tune and pulley swap basically means you have voided your powertrain warranty.

12-17-2014, 10:54 PM	#20
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,046	Technically, if you changed anything on the engine GM 'could' consider your engine warranty voided.

12-18-2014, 01:29 AM	#22
boondocksaint Cartoon Maus Drives: White ZL1, Chevroyota Prizolla Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 303	They'll replace the motor. No worries.

12-18-2014, 10:14 AM	#27
drs4life DRS4Life Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6, Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: SE ATL Posts: 40 View My Garage	Yeah, I know its gonna be a up hill battle. At least I have the dealer on my side, which is usually not the case in these scenarios. It's usually the dealer who refuses to honor the warranty.

12-18-2014, 01:53 PM	#28
ZL155 Banned Drives: 13' ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NY Posts: 311	Very interested to see if they fix it. Good luck man and definitely keep us posted.. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk