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aeagleaaron · 01-17-2010, 05:07 PM

This is probably going to sound really dumb...but this mod voids the warranty right? A supercharger puts a lot of added stress on an engine? What happens if the engine fails because of this?

I think its an obvious question...but I guess I am wondering how good or bad this is for your engine?

bumblebeecamaro · 01-17-2010, 06:51 PM

yes, the GM warranty officially goes bye-bye. but most professional shops like LF and Hennessey (sp?) will back up the warranty as long as they do the install.

Brian@Vortech · 01-18-2010, 11:25 AM

Vortech offers a supplemental 3 Year/36,000 Mile Powertrain Warranty to mirror your factory Warranty if you have any concerns. We have always set our systems up for the long haul though. We all drive our high performance cars every day, so we feel you should be able to as well. Using our out-of-the-box tune we always shoot for 100,000 mile reliability and dependability.

Many commercially sold Vortech Supercharger units have reached over 300,000 miles on them, including the very first supercharger we ever sold over 20 years ago, and are still going strong today. We speak to enthusiasts all the time who have over 100,000 miles plus on their Vortech Superchargers. For reliability on daily drivers, street/strip cars, show cars, etc...we've got you covered.

axis · 01-18-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian@Vortech

Vortech offers a supplemental 3 Year/36,000 Mile Powertrain Warranty to mirror your factory Warranty if you have any concerns. We have always set our systems up for the long haul though. We all drive our high performance cars every day, so we feel you should be able to as well. Using our out-of-the-box tune we always shoot for 100,000 mile reliability and dependability.

Many commercially sold Vortech Supercharger units have reached over 300,000 miles on them, including the very first supercharger we ever sold over 20 years ago, and are still going strong today. We speak to enthusiasts all the time who have over 100,000 miles plus on their Vortech Superchargers. For reliability on daily drivers, street/strip cars, show cars, etc...we've got you covered.

Is this warranty like the Magnacharger warranty where you can't race it or it will void it?

Brian@Vortech · 01-18-2010, 01:51 PM

To my knowledge the only things that will void our 3/36 Supplemental Warranty are further modifications or custom tuning. As long as your car is otherwise stock (or with a cat-back exhaust), and you buy the complete system through a Vortech Top-Tier Installer & have them install the system on your car, you should be eligible and covered. Oh yeah, and you must use our included tuning as well.

I just noticed there is a provision that states if the breakage occurs during the commission of a crime, the warranty is void. So, you guys that want to get it to do faster drive-bys or to use it as a faster getaway car might want to reconsider...

Brian@Vortech · 01-18-2010, 03:56 PM

Our friend Sam (VinylJunkie) came by today to drop his car off and wanted to show his support for Matt and his Bumblebee/Superbee...

Geneus · 01-18-2010, 04:09 PM

Nice to see some Camaro's getting blown with a Centri based application.

I'm sure as more of these hit the dyno's and then the streets/strips the "early" adopters of top mount systems are going to be re-thinking their decisions.

Mayhem Matt · 01-18-2010, 06:15 PM

......

Mayhem Matt · 01-18-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian@Vortech

Our friend Sam (VinylJunkie) came by today to drop his car off and wanted to show his support for Matt and his Bumblebee/Superbee...

Hahahahaha hell yeah!!! GO SAM!

Thanks Brian for the pic!

Can't wait to drive my new superbee!! I'm in the home stretch! It's felt like forever since I dropped him off. IT'S GOING TO BE AWESOME!!!

julieann137 · 01-18-2010, 06:21 PM

I love the bumblebee/Transformer package...... Beautiful pics!!!!!

Jules

*Mindz* · 01-18-2010, 06:29 PM

Matt, will I get a ride in the superbee on the 27th? Pretty please?

Brian@Vortech · 01-18-2010, 07:01 PM

More pics, including your 'Bee's new, more menacing face.

Mayhem Matt · 01-18-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindz

Matt, will I get a ride in the superbee on the 27th? Pretty please?

No problemo!! Let me get a little reminder when it gets closer! See you soon!!

Busy_Boi · 01-18-2010, 11:07 PM

I want ride too!!!

01-17-2010, 06:51 PM	#30
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	yes, the GM warranty officially goes bye-bye. but most professional shops like LF and Hennessey (sp?) will back up the warranty as long as they do the install. __________________

01-18-2010, 06:15 PM	#36
Mayhem Matt Drives: 10' 2SS/RS M6 SUPERCHRGED BUMBLEBEE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange CA Posts: 607 View My Garage	...... __________________ Ordered Bumblebee 10/15/2008Part of the Family 6/11/2009 #11423 My Bumblebee to Superbee build story...http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105163 Superbee's 536hp Dyno Run...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE7wePluPAc

01-18-2010, 06:29 PM	#39
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Matt, will I get a ride in the superbee on the 27th? Pretty please? __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

01-18-2010, 11:07 PM	#42
Busy_Boi SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: RJT 2010 camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,016	I want ride too!!! __________________

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01-17-2010, 05:07 PM	#29
aeagleaaron Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 78 View My Garage	This is probably going to sound really dumb...but this mod voids the warranty right? A supercharger puts a lot of added stress on an engine? What happens if the engine fails because of this? I think its an obvious question...but I guess I am wondering how good or bad this is for your engine?

01-18-2010, 11:25 AM	#31
Brian@Vortech Drives: Vortech 'Charged 06 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 155 View My Garage	Vortech offers a supplemental 3 Year/36,000 Mile Powertrain Warranty to mirror your factory Warranty if you have any concerns. We have always set our systems up for the long haul though. We all drive our high performance cars every day, so we feel you should be able to as well. Using our out-of-the-box tune we always shoot for 100,000 mile reliability and dependability. Many commercially sold Vortech Supercharger units have reached over 300,000 miles on them, including the very first supercharger we ever sold over 20 years ago, and are still going strong today. We speak to enthusiasts all the time who have over 100,000 miles plus on their Vortech Superchargers. For reliability on daily drivers, street/strip cars, show cars, etc...we've got you covered.

01-18-2010, 01:51 PM	#33
Brian@Vortech Drives: Vortech 'Charged 06 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 155 View My Garage	To my knowledge the only things that will void our 3/36 Supplemental Warranty are further modifications or custom tuning. As long as your car is otherwise stock (or with a cat-back exhaust), and you buy the complete system through a Vortech Top-Tier Installer & have them install the system on your car, you should be eligible and covered. Oh yeah, and you must use our included tuning as well. I just noticed there is a provision that states if the breakage occurs during the commission of a crime, the warranty is void. So, you guys that want to get it to do faster drive-bys or to use it as a faster getaway car might want to reconsider...

01-18-2010, 03:56 PM	#34
Brian@Vortech Drives: Vortech 'Charged 06 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 155 View My Garage	Our friend Sam (VinylJunkie) came by today to drop his car off and wanted to show his support for Matt and his Bumblebee/Superbee...

01-18-2010, 04:09 PM	#35
Geneus Drives: 2003 Z06 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hillsborough,NJ Posts: 25	Nice to see some Camaro's getting blown with a Centri based application. I'm sure as more of these hit the dyno's and then the streets/strips the "early" adopters of top mount systems are going to be re-thinking their decisions.

01-18-2010, 06:21 PM	#38
julieann137 Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metalic RS 2LT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: KY Posts: 5	I love the bumblebee/Transformer package...... Beautiful pics!!!!! *Jules*

01-18-2010, 07:01 PM	#40
Brian@Vortech Drives: Vortech 'Charged 06 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 155 View My Garage	More pics, including your 'Bee's new, more menacing face.