I have warranty in my ralliart sportback 2010 I want to add a bigger front mount intercooler will it affect my warranty?

 

Possibly, depending on the warranty company. Ask them.

 

I doubt it.


Ask them, but it should not affect it.


They won't cover the aftermarket FMIC part - if anything it puts LESS strain on the engine (less heat).

 

We know it puts less strain, and wont cause any issues, but warranty companies will use any excuse to not cover it. It changes airflow, so, they could make the case to void the powertrain warranty.

I know it's a pain, but keep your stock parts, and put them back on if you need warranty service.

 

Not really sure how it changes airflow considering the turbo can only flow so much.

 

Probably not. They usually only cover whatever is stock.

 

It all depends on what you'd be trying to get covered under warranty. If its trans/suspension related a FMIC shouldn't affect it.

 

Airflow does change, not much, but it does. You'll have a bigger intercooler, and bigger pipes. If you blow through a straw, a certain amount of air pressure comes out the end. You blow through a bigger straw, same amount air is flowing, but the pressure out the end will be less.

This might not matter to the warranty company, but if they want to be dicks, they can make a case against you, and you'll have to fight it.