Non-warranty busting mods

Vaider · 06-10-2019, 02:03 PM

Just curious what I can get away with modding without voiding my warranty. I believe I'm ok with a CAI and an axle back exhaust. That true? What else can I do???

UrbanKnight · 06-10-2019, 03:33 PM

That's about it...

cmeJATT · 06-10-2019, 03:43 PM

secondary cat delete
catback exhaust
intake
ported oem tb

that's about it....

DenverTaco07 · 06-10-2019, 03:47 PM

And what does that CAI get you? pretty much nothing, but i'd probably do it anyway, cuz...

Racecar!

Vaider · 06-10-2019, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

And what does that CAI get you? pretty much nothing, but i'd probably do it anyway, cuz...

Racecar!

Just an improved sound from the engine bay really but it's NIIIIIIIIICE. LOL

breakskeet · 06-10-2019, 05:15 PM

Callaway SC630 package

Atlas24601 · 06-10-2019, 05:34 PM

My dealership told me a cold air intake would void the warranty, but that I was good to use a K&N high flow drop in air filter. It supposedly good for almost 5hp according to Lethal Camaro's testing. I doubt a full cold air intake system would do much better than that without a tune anyways.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466087

Other performance mods you could do without voiding the warranty would be...

Weight loss including a rear seat delete kit

Port the throttle body and intake manifold (might void the warranty but its doubtful they would even notice)

CNC machine the cylinder heads (might void the warranty but its doubtful that they would notice)

Cut out the secondary catalytic converters, gut them, put them back (might void the warranty but it's unlikely they would notice)

Lighter weight wheels

R compound tires

More aggressive brake pads

Better brake fluid

Gunkk · 06-10-2019, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaider

Just curious what I can get away with modding without voiding my warranty. I believe I'm ok with a CAI and an axle back exhaust. That true? What else can I do???

ZL1 1LE

samr350 · 06-12-2019, 11:54 AM

Autocross and trackdays. Won't void the warranty and they're a way better value than mods that won't really do anything.

Matos1LE · 06-12-2019, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by samr350

Autocross and trackdays. Won't void the warranty and they're a way better value than mods that won't really do anything.

This, all day.

Apex_Missing_Ape · 06-12-2019, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Matos1LE

This, all day.

Agreed! My "mod" budget goes to track days and consumables like fluids, tires, and brake pads. My only mod is a dedicated set of lighter wheels and tires. It keeps that warranty shiny and is loads more fun than any bolt on will provide.

pbsinternet1le · 06-13-2019, 07:35 AM

19inch wheels for a square setup..

Juiced1 · 06-13-2019, 08:32 AM

Technically they can't void your warranty for anything unless they can prove it affected the broken part for warranty work. So they can't void your warranty for basic bolt ons. If you put an exhaust on they probably won't fix anything else exhaust related. If you put in a cam they will probably void your power train warranty but they still have to fix your power seats and radio. Don't let them tell you any different.

SJFGTO · 06-13-2019, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Juiced1

Technically they can't void your warranty for anything unless they can prove it affected the broken part for warranty work. So they can't void your warranty for basic bolt ons. If you put an exhaust on they probably won't fix anything else exhaust related. If you put in a cam they will probably void your power train warranty but they still have to fix your power seats and radio. Don't let them tell you any different.

True, but if a dealer decides not to perform warranty work, it can be a time consuming and / or expensive road for the vehicle owner. A dealer can “tell you any different” and it is then up to you to find another dealer with a different opinion, sue the dealer for breach of warranty or just eat the cost yourself. That is the real world. This debate is thrashed about in numerous threads on this forum, but it all comes down to this^^^.

06-10-2019, 02:03 PM	#1
Vaider Drives: 18 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2019 Location: MO Posts: 94 View My Garage	Non-warranty busting mods Just curious what I can get away with modding without voiding my warranty. I believe I'm ok with a CAI and an axle back exhaust. That true? What else can I do??? __________________ 18 NIGHTFALL GRAY 1LE, "THE MISTRESS" IG: @HOST1LE_SS

06-10-2019, 03:47 PM	#4
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	And what does that CAI get you? pretty much nothing, but i'd probably do it anyway, cuz... Racecar! __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

06-13-2019, 07:35 AM	#12
pbsinternet1le Drives: 2017 1le current /2015 2ss 1le sold Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Whitesburg Ga 30185 Posts: 759	19inch wheels for a square setup.. __________________ 2017 1LE Hyper Blue

06-10-2019, 03:33 PM	#2
UrbanKnight Drives: Fastish Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 228	That's about it...

06-10-2019, 03:43 PM	#3
cmeJATT Drives: SS-6-SPD Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,364	secondary cat delete catback exhaust intake ported oem tb that's about it....

06-10-2019, 05:15 PM	#6
breakskeet Kevin Drives: 2018 Callaway Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Rattlesnake, FL Posts: 321	Callaway SC630 package

06-10-2019, 05:34 PM	#7
Atlas24601 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: FL Posts: 123	My dealership told me a cold air intake would void the warranty, but that I was good to use a K&N high flow drop in air filter. It supposedly good for almost 5hp according to Lethal Camaro's testing. I doubt a full cold air intake system would do much better than that without a tune anyways. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466087 Other performance mods you could do without voiding the warranty would be... Weight loss including a rear seat delete kit Port the throttle body and intake manifold (might void the warranty but its doubtful they would even notice) CNC machine the cylinder heads (might void the warranty but its doubtful that they would notice) Cut out the secondary catalytic converters, gut them, put them back (might void the warranty but it's unlikely they would notice) Lighter weight wheels R compound tires More aggressive brake pads Better brake fluid

06-12-2019, 11:54 AM	#9
samr350 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Southern NH Posts: 138	Autocross and trackdays. Won't void the warranty and they're a way better value than mods that won't really do anything.

06-13-2019, 08:32 AM	#13
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	Technically they can't void your warranty for anything unless they can prove it affected the broken part for warranty work. So they can't void your warranty for basic bolt ons. If you put an exhaust on they probably won't fix anything else exhaust related. If you put in a cam they will probably void your power train warranty but they still have to fix your power seats and radio. Don't let them tell you any different.

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