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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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"if they wanted too" can they void my engine and tranny warranty for just a catback?
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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no, in accordance to the manguson moss act aftermarket parts installed correctly cannot void factory warranties unless the aftermarket part is the direct cause of the service issue.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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can you return it? if its before the given warrenty? i mean it hasnt been used yet.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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"tough break ni99a, its always fubu"
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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no they cant, the catback does not have anything to do with the drivetrain warrenty..
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by lilman8403
no, in accordance to the manguson moss act aftermarket parts installed correctly cannot void factory warranties unless the aftermarket part is the direct cause of the service issue.
+1 on this. Do a search on the Manguson Moss Act, and if the dealer tries to void your warranty for it, give em hell
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Correct Manguson Moss Act - if the part you added broke something that it was related to the warrenty item they they will not cover it. Like Apexi S AFCII and you have engine problems, they will say the S AFCII caused the problems. If you have a cat-back and you have a warped rotor, then they have to cover the rotor.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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If you are truely worried, then sell the catback and keep your car stock.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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I just got a brand new engine and I had an HKS intake and Bushur Racing Turbo back w/ hi flow cat. There was piston slap and scored cylinders in 3 and 4. They warranteed it, but it was up to the Mitsu inspector that they sent.

It depends on the dealership. An exhaust is connected to the leg bone, the leg bone is connected to the hip bone, etc. Becareful. If you're really worried about the warranty, keep the stock exhaust and if something happens just put it back.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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I would think that if the catback added any amount of power, then would have a case for voiding the tranny warranty as the tranny is only guaranteed to handle stock power levels. Is that correct?
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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I just got my tranny rebuilt- and you should see how my car looks. It all depends on the dealership. Oh BTW I also have a test pipe no cat.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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Clutchs are a wear item, so if you burn threw one after 12K then you have to pay for it anyway. As far as internals I believe that would be a stretch to void a synco (or something) problem due to a cat back.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by kmcconn9
no they cant, the catback does not have anything to do with the drivetrain warrenty..
they could argue that that increase hp which increases load on engine/tranny???!!!!! if the dealer doesnt want to cover you under warrenty then they will find a way.....
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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Your in NY pal, I would put $100,000 that they will void your warranty for it. The district rep aroud here is a real dirtbag, you have mods, you have no warranty. Believe me I know.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by EVOL EDO
can you return it? if its before the given warrenty? i mean it hasnt been used yet.
YES
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