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Dec 5, 2006 | 09:07 PM

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Header VS warranty

I am looking to get a aftermarket header, can that be sufficient grounds for GM to void my engine warranty. ( Ex. I blow my motor, would it still be warrantied?).

Dec 5, 2006 | 09:26 PM

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Any help anyone??

Dec 5, 2006 | 09:29 PM

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Its possible. As for all warranty issues, they have to be able to prove that your aftermarket part, in this case a header, would be the cause of the problem, in this case engine blowing up.

Dec 5, 2006 | 09:33 PM

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But how would an exhasut cause any type of problem except throw codes and leak?

Dec 5, 2006 | 09:33 PM

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If your scared about your warranty dont do it. 9 times out of 10 a dealer will **** you.....

Dec 5, 2006 | 09:35 PM

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If the ports aren't matched or when you install it you fold a gasket over and block a port it could cause a major problem in the engine.

Dec 5, 2006 | 09:35 PM

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If your scared about your warranty dont do it. 9 times out of 10 a dealer will **** you.....

Very true, especially on something like a blown engine.

Dec 5, 2006 | 09:37 PM

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So am i better off with the GMPP manifold as it doesnt void warranty? and I could get it installed at a dealership! That way I would have 0 to worry about, right?

Dec 5, 2006 | 09:39 PM

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So am i better off with the GMPP manifold as it doesnt void warranty? and I could get it installed at a dealership! That way I would have 0 to worry about, right?

Then the odds go down to like 3 out of ten times they'll **** you so go with this option

Dec 5, 2006 | 09:40 PM

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That would be correct, still warrantied if they install it.

Dec 5, 2006 | 09:46 PM

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So no worries if i get the GMPP manifold!! got it!!

Waht about catback, can i get anything I want, or shuold i get GMPP again for the same reasons?

Dec 5, 2006 | 09:48 PM

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Cat back will not void the warrenty.

Dec 5, 2006 | 09:53 PM

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So GMPP manifold installed at GM, catback, waht ever i want.

What about highflow cat??

Dec 5, 2006 | 09:59 PM

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Dp can void the warrenty because your messing with the senser position and the back pressure. I Doesn hurt to ask the dealer and if they say yes you can, Then get it in writing.

Dec 5, 2006 | 10:05 PM

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Yeah, Iam going to get on that tomorrow, I really want a header and downpipe and catback. I might just go full system anyways and hope for the best! These are good motors so,,,,

Dec 5, 2006 | 10:09 PM

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Thats what Im doing, but if your car breaks down for some reason just put your stock manifold and dp back on and you should be fine.

Dec 5, 2006 | 10:10 PM

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Exacly, how long would it take to change that around?

Dec 5, 2006 | 10:12 PM

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I havent done it yet but There are alot of people that have a header and dp ask them. I dont think that it would take long. 2-3 hours

Dec 5, 2006 | 10:12 PM

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Exacly, how long would it take to change that around?

Took me 2 hrs total, jacking up car, removing stock system, and putting the new one on. It was first time doing the exhaust and dp. Didn't do the header myself tho.

Dec 5, 2006 | 10:22 PM

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sweet. Yeah I think I may go full system!! Sounds deeper and would prob give me like 10 HP more than the manifold and catback only!!

Dec 5, 2006 | 10:24 PM

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thats an easy 10hp on a 2.2 becasue the manifold is extremly restrictive.

Dec 5, 2006 | 10:42 PM

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really?? wow i never knew that!! I had a rental 2.2 this summer, and honestly that little thing had *****. It was impressive really!!

Dec 5, 2006 | 10:47 PM

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I have an auto and people have got in and said that my car was to fast to be an auto 4 cyl.
and there are picts on this site of how small the 2.2 manifold is. and its tiny