VMAX PORTED THROTTLE BODY

[ackeight]

Originally Posted by Fnfalguy

Will this mod void your warranty?

Just for the throttle body.

[VR Baron]

Originally Posted by ackeight

Just for the throttle body.

Never had any problems with any from what I hear. My third one on three cars. No problems, passed ca smog to.

[Bo White]

Most gm techs won't even notice that its ported.

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by TCAT

Gotcha, thanks a ton Chase.

No problem. That is what I am here for.

Originally Posted by Fnfalguy

Will this mod void your warranty?

This is a question we get asked often and is a major concern for many people as they start down the road of modifying their vehicle. Despite all the bad information out there, it is pretty cut and dry because there is federal law on the matter. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)) regulates warranties and protects the consumer. This legislation was enacted in 1975 in response to widespread deceptive warranty practices in many industries. Here is how SEMA summarizes things:

The essence of the law concerning aftermarket auto parts is that a vehicle manufacturer may not condition a written or implied warranty on the consumers using parts or services which are identified by brand, trade, or corporate name (such as the vehicle maker’s brand) unless the parts or service are provided free of charge. The law means that the use of an aftermarket part alone is not cause for denying the warranty. However, the law’s protection does not extend to aftermarket parts in situations where such parts actually caused the damage being claimed under the warranty. Further, consumers are advised to be aware of any specific terms or conditions stated in the warranty which may result in its being voided. The law states in relevant part: No warrantor of a consumer product may condition his written or implied warranty of such product on the consumers using, in connection with such product, any article or service (other than article or service provided without charge under the terms of the warranty) which is identified by brand, trade or corporate name… (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)).

So in short, this means a service department or automotive manufacturer can not void your warranty simply because you have installed aftermarket parts or have modified your vehicle. They can, however, deny a warranty claim if they can prove the issue in question was a direct result of the installed part or modification. Unfortunately, plenty of people have stories of going to a dealership service department with a warranty issue and being denied because they have modified their vehicle. There are definitely shady service departments out there who will try to get over on their customers if they can, but this is illegal and it is up to the customer to know the law and stand up.

Here is an example of what can not be denied:

You install a supercharger in your vehicle and a month later your drivers side window stops working. The supercharger has no impact on your electric window motor, therefore, the repair should be covered.

Here is and example of what could be denied:

You install a supercharger in your vehicle and a month later your clutch is toast. The additional power created by a supercharger can easily overpower a stock clutch and lead to the repair not being covered under warranty.

Originally Posted by Bo White

Most gm techs won't even notice that its ported.

[VR Baron]

You saw the naked T/B. Here's a pic of it after I painted it and put on the decal.In case anyone wants to paint their's, it's easy, clean, tape of all not to paint, primer, several coats red(or whatever) and clearcoat.

[IndeedSS1]

Looks great painted.

[VR Baron]

Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

Looks great painted.

Thanks!

[AKA-22]

copy

[JWMotoring]

Oh man that looks like a nice upgrade especially painted!

[Kronix]

It's an awesome upgrade and throttle response is definitely increased.

I LOVE my ported, painted TB from Tracy

[Bluffen]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

It is very simple. Remove the MAF sensor from your intake tube and take a look at the code inside the indented window. Any single letter MAF is “weak” and any MAF that features a letter followed by a number like the one in the picture below is “strong”.

I have a K&N Intake wheres the sensor at?

[VR Baron]

Originally Posted by Bluffen

I have a K&N Intake wheres the sensor at?

Should be the pc that is sticking out from the front of the intake tube, close to the box wall. Has the wires going to it. Two allen head screws hold it in place.

[lincoln361]

Originally Posted by VR Baron

Just put it on, did fuse pull and drove around for a bit. It does all everyone says it does!

Felt more off idle and low rpm response the the cai and scoop! Less gas and more go,easier to take off from a stop, dont have to worry about giving it enough or as much gas due to the lag that was there. In first at 10-15 mph touch the gas alittle and it throws your head back immediately. Never did that before! Even 5th around town felt like it had a bit of umph wear before nothing.

All and all impressed!

I'll put up more in my build thread, side by side comparisons and all

I sure hope i get the same results that you got. I just ordered mine today from Southwest Speed.

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Originally Posted by SC2150

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Thank God for BIKINIS, glad I live here !!!, and cold beer..