ZL1 mods that won't void warranty? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

scdrj · 04-24-2014, 09:20 PM

I do not wish to void my factory warranty. However, I'd like to do mods that would lower my 1/8 mile et.

Perhaps this will just come down to a given dealer's interpretation? I guess I'm really just inquiring about a "line in the sand". Everything above it is OK, and anything below it will void the warranty.

BTW, I already plan to get some MT DRs.

mmarx82 · 04-24-2014, 09:43 PM

There is no line, but if you keep your bolt on parts you could put them back on before taking it in for warranty work. If you don't do that then it is as you said, dealer interpretation.

Whos_Drivin · 04-25-2014, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by scdrj

I do not wish to void my factory warranty. However, I'd like to do mods that would lower my 1/8 mile et.

Perhaps this will just come down to a given dealer's interpretation? I guess I'm really just inquiring about a "line in the sand". Everything above it is OK, and anything below it will void the warranty.

BTW, I already plan to get some MT DRs.

Driver mod is the only thing that is 100% guaranteed not to void your warranty.

ajp · 04-25-2014, 10:25 AM

Furry dice.

scdrj · 04-25-2014, 07:18 PM

lol...

I hope the advice gets better...

FINALLYSATISFIED · 04-25-2014, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scdrj

I do not wish to void my factory warranty. However, I'd like to do mods that would lower my 1/8 mile et.

Perhaps this will just come down to a given dealer's interpretation? I guess I'm really just inquiring about a "line in the sand". Everything above it is OK, and anything below it will void the warranty.

BTW, I already plan to get some MT DRs.

There is a vendor here I believe that released a package that did not void your warranty. It might have been Lethal Racing, I am not sure. Someone will chime in hopefully. I was looking into the same thing when I had mine. I want to say the price was $1100-1600.

Blueclyde · 04-25-2014, 08:47 PM

There is no single answer to this question. It depends on the modifications made to the car, the dealer, the failure and how you communicate with the dealer.

General rule: If you want to keep your warranty in tact don't modify your car.

SIC13ZL1 · 04-25-2014, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by scdrj

I do not wish to void my factory warranty. However, I'd like to do mods that would lower my 1/8 mile et.

Perhaps this will just come down to a given dealer's interpretation? I guess I'm really just inquiring about a "line in the sand". Everything above it is OK, and anything below it will void the warranty.

BTW, I already plan to get some MT DRs.

Contact Ted at Janetty Racing, he offers a 75 whp no tune kit. I plan on getting it once I can convince the wife to let me. Lol

FINALLYSATISFIED · 04-25-2014, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SIC13ZL1

Contact Ted at Janetty Racing, he offers a 75 whp no tune kit. I plan on getting it once I can convince the wife to let me. Lol

That may be it that I was trying to describe.

Whos_Drivin · 04-26-2014, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SIC13ZL1

Contact Ted at Janetty Racing, he offers a 75 whp no tune kit. I plan on getting it once I can convince the wife to let me. Lol

Just because its no tune doesn't mean it won't void your warranty. You're spinning the blower faster and creating more boost. If you SC fails they could easily blame it on the increased load. If you want to keep your warranty, don't mod...end of story.

Nor Cal ZL1 · 04-26-2014, 11:41 AM

Apex induction package. CAI cold air, and V max throttle body.
Jannetty 75 HP no tune with torco fuel additive.

The line seems to be going into the computer for tuning.
My understanding is GM requires a pic of the engine bay, and a shot of the ECU on warranty claim work.

Also is going to depend on your dealer, some will help you out with this, others will not. Find a dealer that is into motorsports is your best bet, then ask them where to go with it. Have them do the install, and service work. But even then there is a chance you may find a denial with GM.

Sven59 · 04-26-2014, 12:43 PM

My dealer told me as long as they can't determine that the mod caused the problem and no tune. From what I have heard no tune CAI, ported throttle body and headers is as about as far as you can go

JANNETTYRACING · 04-30-2014, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by scdrj

I do not wish to void my factory warranty. However, I'd like to do mods that would lower my 1/8 mile et.

Perhaps this will just come down to a given dealer's interpretation? I guess I'm really just inquiring about a "line in the sand". Everything above it is OK, and anything below it will void the warranty.

BTW, I already plan to get some MT DRs.

By the letter of your warranty,

Mud flaps
window tint
clear bra
armorall
Air freshners

Anything else does not necessarily void the warranty but you can be denied a warranty repair related to any mods you do.

scdrj · 05-01-2014, 08:32 PM

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04-24-2014, 09:20 PM	#1
scdrj Drives: 2014 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: In front of a computer. Posts: 211	ZL1 mods that won't void warranty? I do not wish to void my factory warranty. However, I'd like to do mods that would lower my 1/8 mile et. Perhaps this will just come down to a given dealer's interpretation? I guess I'm really just inquiring about a "line in the sand". Everything above it is OK, and anything below it will void the warranty. BTW, I already plan to get some MT DRs.

04-24-2014, 09:43 PM	#2
mmarx82 Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,762	There is no line, but if you keep your bolt on parts you could put them back on before taking it in for warranty work. If you don't do that then it is as you said, dealer interpretation. __________________ Life is too short to drive cars that suck. My build Thread

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04-26-2014, 12:43 PM	#12
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	My dealer told me as long as they can't determine that the mod caused the problem and no tune. From what I have heard no tune CAI, ported throttle body and headers is as about as far as you can go __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

04-25-2014, 07:18 PM	#5
scdrj Drives: 2014 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: In front of a computer. Posts: 211	lol... I hope the advice gets better...

04-25-2014, 08:47 PM	#7
Blueclyde Drives: 2023 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,717	There is no single answer to this question. It depends on the modifications made to the car, the dealer, the failure and how you communicate with the dealer. General rule: If you want to keep your warranty in tact don't modify your car.

04-26-2014, 11:41 AM	#11
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	Apex induction package. CAI cold air, and V max throttle body. Jannetty 75 HP no tune with torco fuel additive. The line seems to be going into the computer for tuning. My understanding is GM requires a pic of the engine bay, and a shot of the ECU on warranty claim work. Also is going to depend on your dealer, some will help you out with this, others will not. Find a dealer that is into motorsports is your best bet, then ask them where to go with it. Have them do the install, and service work. But even then there is a chance you may find a denial with GM.

05-01-2014, 08:32 PM	#14
scdrj Drives: 2014 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: In front of a computer. Posts: 211	:(