While at the Criswell Chev show yesterday, I took the opportunity to check out the Dealership's position regarding mods I might want to make to the Z06 I am ordering from them.
In the past, I have heard a range of experiences on that subject both on the Net and in discussions with other Vette buyers. I talked to Criswell's guy who runs Corvette service and told him that I wanted to know the dealerships approach to what, if any mods will void any or all parts of the warranty. Also, emissions inspection is pretty rigorous in Northern Va., and I do not want hassles every year - been there and done that with my heavily modified '93 ZR-1 - never again!
Anyway, the dealership service manager told me that as far as shifters, air intakes such as Vortex/Halltech, aftermarket exhausts, and headers there is no problem on their part (as long as you are not taking off the cats). If the rumors are true that the '02s no longer have pre cats, I guess the dealership would not even view long tubes as an issue.
In fact, as far as this particular dealership goes, unless you are opening the engine up, you probably will have no warranty problems.
For all of those folks going through the ordering process, it might be worthwhile to initiate a similar discussion. It would be interesting to hear what various dealerships consider to be warranty violations.
It seems to me that it is best to have this kind of frank discussion with your dealer before
In the past, I have heard a range of experiences on that subject both on the Net and in discussions with other Vette buyers. I talked to Criswell's guy who runs Corvette service and told him that I wanted to know the dealerships approach to what, if any mods will void any or all parts of the warranty. Also, emissions inspection is pretty rigorous in Northern Va., and I do not want hassles every year - been there and done that with my heavily modified '93 ZR-1 - never again!
Anyway, the dealership service manager told me that as far as shifters, air intakes such as Vortex/Halltech, aftermarket exhausts, and headers there is no problem on their part (as long as you are not taking off the cats). If the rumors are true that the '02s no longer have pre cats, I guess the dealership would not even view long tubes as an issue.
In fact, as far as this particular dealership goes, unless you are opening the engine up, you probably will have no warranty problems.
For all of those folks going through the ordering process, it might be worthwhile to initiate a similar discussion. It would be interesting to hear what various dealerships consider to be warranty violations.
It seems to me that it is best to have this kind of frank discussion with your dealer before