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OK, I've read a bunch of threads with regards to warranties and aftermarket products, I've read threads about the Magnusson Moss Warrenty Act.
So I'm aware that if the part you install trashes your engine and they can prove it you're in for a big bill, and if it's not that parts fault it's still under warrenty.
So my question now is, as someone who is fairly risk adverse when it comes to warrenties on a car I've had 3 weeks (I have a wife that would kill me if I trashed the engine and got a bill for $5,000 just so you know the stakes). What aftermarket modifications are best.
Now before everyone says, if you don't want the risk don't do anything, I'm not fridged to the idea of some risk, I'd just like to know what the odds are that I'm playing with.
Some of you guys know a LOT about tuning, and I would be eternally greatful if you could teach me a thing or two.
Here's how I think it would be a good way to do this.
Modification Name.
Ball Park Part Cost [labor cost if you had it done at a mom and pop shop]
Ease of Self Install (out of 10)
Increase in performance (out of 10)
Risk to Engine if installed correctly (out of 10)
Comments.
So as an example (this is based purely on my readings from these forums).
Cold Air Intake
$300-$400 [$200]
Install: 2 out of 10
Perform: 2 out of 10 (if a real cold Air Intake, and not on short setting)
Risk: 2 out 10
The only real risk is from water being sucked into the engine if you drove through a big puddle and submerged the filter head. HP increases are probably marginal, although there could be some in terms of response above 4k rpm, MPG should increase. Similar results can be found by switch the stock filter with the style of filter used on all the CAI's. Sound is a big consideration, some are very loud, especially in 'short' mode.
I for one would be interested in hearing if that's accurate. I'd also be interested in seeing more knowledgable people do those for: Exhausts (each type, catback, full, etc), Headers, Flywheel, Turbos.... and anything else you can think of.
Thanks.
So I'm aware that if the part you install trashes your engine and they can prove it you're in for a big bill, and if it's not that parts fault it's still under warrenty.
So my question now is, as someone who is fairly risk adverse when it comes to warrenties on a car I've had 3 weeks (I have a wife that would kill me if I trashed the engine and got a bill for $5,000 just so you know the stakes). What aftermarket modifications are best.
Now before everyone says, if you don't want the risk don't do anything, I'm not fridged to the idea of some risk, I'd just like to know what the odds are that I'm playing with.
Some of you guys know a LOT about tuning, and I would be eternally greatful if you could teach me a thing or two.
Here's how I think it would be a good way to do this.
Modification Name.
Ball Park Part Cost [labor cost if you had it done at a mom and pop shop]
Ease of Self Install (out of 10)
Increase in performance (out of 10)
Risk to Engine if installed correctly (out of 10)
Comments.
So as an example (this is based purely on my readings from these forums).
Cold Air Intake
$300-$400 [$200]
Install: 2 out of 10
Perform: 2 out of 10 (if a real cold Air Intake, and not on short setting)
Risk: 2 out 10
The only real risk is from water being sucked into the engine if you drove through a big puddle and submerged the filter head. HP increases are probably marginal, although there could be some in terms of response above 4k rpm, MPG should increase. Similar results can be found by switch the stock filter with the style of filter used on all the CAI's. Sound is a big consideration, some are very loud, especially in 'short' mode.
I for one would be interested in hearing if that's accurate. I'd also be interested in seeing more knowledgable people do those for: Exhausts (each type, catback, full, etc), Headers, Flywheel, Turbos.... and anything else you can think of.
Thanks.