Let's talk about voiding that 100k/5 yr warranty
March 29th, 2007 | 9:41 PM
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Let's talk about voiding that 100k/5 yr warranty
Hey all. New to the site and a new owner of a 07 Southern Comfort Tahoe (I will take pictures soon).
So my hoe is pretty much setup (wheels, body kit, etc) but I'd like to do just a few more things to it and be done. One of those mods in question is changing to the K&N Air charger kit (http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=63-3058) . As you can see, the hp gains seem to be a bit impressive (I'll be my own judge)
However, before I go and spend the money I'd like to question if this will break my warranty or not?
So my hoe is pretty much setup (wheels, body kit, etc) but I'd like to do just a few more things to it and be done. One of those mods in question is changing to the K&N Air charger kit (http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=63-3058) . As you can see, the hp gains seem to be a bit impressive (I'll be my own judge)
However, before I go and spend the money I'd like to question if this will break my warranty or not?
March 30th, 2007 | 1:00 AM
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RE: Let's talk about voiding that 100k/5 yr warranty
This is what will be covered.. If you change the air filter in the tahoe and for some reason you have engine problems and THEY SEE the after market type your DOWN.. so keep the orgional and put it in when you take it in for service.. MARIE
March 30th, 2007 | 2:59 AM
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RE: Let's talk about voiding that 100k/5 yr warranty
Not true, ZX posted something about this before where GM is O.K. with aftermarket air filters.
Found his quote.
Found his quote.
The aftermarket oiled filters will not void any GM factory warranty but GM cautions against their usage as they have been known to negatively impact the performance of the MAF sensor.
If you look under your hood of your new 2007 Tahoe you will immediately notice that the intake track in this Vortec V8 is much straighter and larger then previous engines, this is done to enhance the efficiency of the intake system by providing increased air-flow with less restriction, precisely the same thing that aftermarket air intake systems are designed to do.
Most factory systems are now very good so the after market system benefit is much less apparent, you'll notice that now most aftermarket systems concentrate more on appearance and less on power or economy gains in their ad's or packaging.
If you look under your hood of your new 2007 Tahoe you will immediately notice that the intake track in this Vortec V8 is much straighter and larger then previous engines, this is done to enhance the efficiency of the intake system by providing increased air-flow with less restriction, precisely the same thing that aftermarket air intake systems are designed to do.
Most factory systems are now very good so the after market system benefit is much less apparent, you'll notice that now most aftermarket systems concentrate more on appearance and less on power or economy gains in their ad's or packaging.
March 30th, 2007 | 3:43 AM
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RE: Let's talk about voiding that 100k/5 yr warranty
Ask them at what rpm level you have to spin your 5.3 to get those hp gains. Most of the graphs I've seen for CAIs show the extra hp at fairly high rpms.
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