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zissophiss · 02-16-2015, 08:17 PM

Does anyone know if installing an aftermarket Cold Air Intake will void the Chevrolet warranty? Is the CAI from dealer best way to go?

kevinw · 02-16-2015, 08:33 PM

nope, it wont void it.

Jf1288 · 02-16-2015, 08:36 PM

I had my MAF sensor go bad couple of months after I installed my K&N typhoon cai. Took it to the dealer, they reinstalled the OEM cai and it was still bad, finally, they reinstalled my K&N typhoon and a new MAF sensor(under warranty)

KaBoom1701 · 02-16-2015, 09:02 PM

Nope, go for it.

Just keep your OEM air intake for smog checks...if needed.

Cold Air Inductions or RotoFab are the best IMHO.

jshaf · 02-16-2015, 09:14 PM

so if you put the z28 air intake on it is all good?

PalmerGA · 02-16-2015, 09:19 PM

Although very unlikely, if the aftermarket CAI is determined to be the cause of a failure... GM could void the warranty of the failed part/assembly. In reality, any aftermarket or modified part could void a warranty - be it powertrain, exhaust, etc. Just for instance: let's say your CAI was installed and the filter was defective and started coming apart. Pieces of filter were sucked in through the throttle body and caused internal engine damage. If GM determines it was the aftermarket filter that caused the damage... you're screwed. Voided engine warranty. It could happen, though not likely, and simply having the CAI installed will not void your warranty.

KaBoom1701 · 02-16-2015, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jshaf

so if you put the z28 air intake on it is all good?

It will be fine....the GM box it comes in says it will void warranty but they have to prove the Z/28 caused the failure.....

zissophiss · 02-20-2015, 09:36 AM

So I went with the one from Cold Air Inductions. Most reviews were very positive. It arrived at my doorstep yesterday. Will put it on this weekend. Looking forward to seeing if it makes a difference at all. It definitely looks nice.

KaBoom1701 · 02-20-2015, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by zissophiss

So I went with the one from Cold Air Inductions. Most reviews were very positive. It arrived at my doorstep yesterday. Will put it on this weekend. Looking forward to seeing if it makes a difference at all. It definitely looks nice.

It will sound sweet when you get on it and you hear the air sucking through the CAI.

It helps the exhaust note as well.

PalmerGA · 02-20-2015, 03:51 PM

I love the "psfttttt" sound when you turn off the engine.

pickwithaustin · 02-20-2015, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Although very unlikely, if the aftermarket CAI is determined to be the cause of a failure... GM could void the warranty of the failed part/assembly. In reality, any aftermarket or modified part could void a warranty - be it powertrain, exhaust, etc. Just for instance: let's say your CAI was installed and the filter was defective and started coming apart. Pieces of filter were sucked in through the throttle body and caused internal engine damage. If GM determines it was the aftermarket filter that caused the damage... you're screwed. Voided engine warranty. It could happen, though not likely, and simply having the CAI installed will not void your warranty.

This. Exactly.
The CAI actually improves the operation of the motor, so it is unlikely unless someone were to install in incorrectly (hard to do, but you never know).

Splitter · 02-20-2015, 07:40 PM

My service advisor came into the showroom where I was waiting to get my steering wheel swapped with a new one, so I did an oil change too while they had it. He asks me where I got the intake? He said it was wicked, quoting him exactly.

Didn't void anything.

CAI Inc, ftw.

zissophiss · 02-21-2015, 05:05 PM

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mangloid · 02-22-2015, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by zissophiss

Does anyone know if installing an aftermarket Cold Air Intake will void the Chevrolet warranty? Is the CAI from dealer best way to go?

So I had my car in the shop for 2 weeks in November for warranty work (BCM, and wiring harnesses.) They said one mechanic questioned it, and another backed me up: "This isn't an intake or motor problem, ignore the CAI. This is electrical" and they never brought it up again, or the muffler delete.

02-16-2015, 08:17 PM	#1
zissophiss Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Charlotte Posts: 220 View My Garage	Will aftermarket CAI void warranty? Does anyone know if installing an aftermarket Cold Air Intake will void the Chevrolet warranty? Is the CAI from dealer best way to go?

02-16-2015, 09:02 PM	#4
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Nope, go for it. Just keep your OEM air intake for smog checks...if needed. Cold Air Inductions or RotoFab are the best IMHO. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

02-16-2015, 09:14 PM	#5
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	so if you put the z28 air intake on it is all good? __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

02-16-2015, 09:19 PM	#6
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Although very unlikely, if the aftermarket CAI is determined to be the cause of a failure... GM could void the warranty of the failed part/assembly. In reality, any aftermarket or modified part could void a warranty - be it powertrain, exhaust, etc. Just for instance: let's say your CAI was installed and the filter was defective and started coming apart. Pieces of filter were sucked in through the throttle body and caused internal engine damage. If GM determines it was the aftermarket filter that caused the damage... you're screwed. Voided engine warranty. It could happen, though not likely, and simply having the CAI installed will not void your warranty. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

02-20-2015, 03:51 PM	#10
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I love the "psfttttt" sound when you turn off the engine. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

02-16-2015, 08:33 PM	#2
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	nope, it wont void it.

02-16-2015, 08:36 PM	#3
Jf1288 Drives: 2012 Chevy camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mission, TX Posts: 141	I had my MAF sensor go bad couple of months after I installed my K&N typhoon cai. Took it to the dealer, they reinstalled the OEM cai and it was still bad, finally, they reinstalled my K&N typhoon and a new MAF sensor(under warranty)

02-20-2015, 09:36 AM	#8
zissophiss Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Charlotte Posts: 220 View My Garage	So I went with the one from Cold Air Inductions. Most reviews were very positive. It arrived at my doorstep yesterday. Will put it on this weekend. Looking forward to seeing if it makes a difference at all. It definitely looks nice.

02-20-2015, 07:40 PM	#12
Splitter Account Suspended Drives: '14 RRM 1LT/RS A6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA Posts: 2,065	My service advisor came into the showroom where I was waiting to get my steering wheel swapped with a new one, so I did an oil change too while they had it. He asks me where I got the intake? He said it was wicked, quoting him exactly. Didn't void anything. CAI Inc, ftw.

02-21-2015, 05:05 PM	#13
zissophiss Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Charlotte Posts: 220 View My Garage	Before and after CAI __________________ "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”