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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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What mods are warranty-legal?

What mods are removeable and leave no trace once removed on the '03? I know the boxes generally leave some kind of codes tripped on the computer, right? Air filter or full intake, I assume would be fine. Exhaust if it's clamp-on, or if you re-weld it real nice . I heard that Bully Dog had some kind of intake with a hot-wire of some kind that wasn't traceable. Anything else? What about injectors - could you swap those back no prob? How much power are we looking at total here, guys? Thanks!<br>Chris
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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Re:What mods are warranty-legal?

None.<br><br>Sorry but thats the way it is now days.
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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Re:What mods are warranty-legal?

None.<br><br>Sorry but thats the way it is now days. <br>Posted by: GO 4LO
<br>agreed [undecided]...their is a thread here that talks about reading deep into the ECM to find clues of enhancements..
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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Re:What mods are warranty-legal?

Touchy subject. If you add a aftermarket accessory and you take your vehicle into the dealership under warranty if something is wrong with your truck, the dealer must prove that the aftermarket part had something to do with your vehicles problem. I believe thats the law, I'll have to look it up <br>when I get off of work tonight.<br>
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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Re:What mods are warranty-legal?

Yeah, I'm familiar with the Magnusson-Moss stuff. It'd be nice to be able to have at least one of my vehicles under warranty. I didn't realize that the computer would recognize the increased airflow from intake and exhaust . I'll see if I can find that thread barracuda mentioned and look into it. Thanks, guys.<br>Chris
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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Re:What mods are warranty-legal?

Would it make sense to buy a second virgin ecm, and install that for warranty trips?<br>Chris
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 02:06 PM
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Re:What mods are warranty-legal?

Probably not the cost is probably up there to pervent that type of stuff.
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 02:22 PM
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Yeah, I'm familiar with the Magnusson-Moss stuff. It'd be nice to be able to have at least one of my vehicles under warranty. I didn't realize that the computer would recognize the increased airflow from intake and exhaust . I'll see if I can find that thread barracuda mentioned and look into it. Thanks, guys.<br>Chris
<br>chris, read through &quot;DEAD SPOT IN THE THROTTLE&quot; THREAD IN &quot;24 VALVE ENGINE &amp; DRIVETRAIN&quot; ...about the 6th or 7th post the ECM thing is mentioned... :'(
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 02:32 PM
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Re:What mods are warranty-legal?

You could probably put a set of nerf bars on and a tonneau cover... but you'll lose the warranty on the factory bolts you replace... ;D :<br><br><br>Tony
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 02:35 PM
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Re:What mods are warranty-legal?

Also be sure the dealer does not find out you have driven your truck outdoors
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 04:30 PM
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Re:What mods are warranty-legal?

And whatever you do....DO NOT replace the windshield wiper blades with anything besides the Mopar ones designed for your vehicle. That will void the ENTIRE warranty. :
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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You can add a[glow=red, 2, 300]DHRA[/glow]decal........ :
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 08:50 AM
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Re:What mods are warranty-legal?

The last dealer I took my truck to said I can't even do an air filter... on to the next dealership.<br><br>most injectors require a core.<br>
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 09:09 AM
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I've heard you can change the CD in the CD-player,,,,,, but it may void the warranty if they find any kind of traces that Acid Rock,,,, Rap,,,, or Opera have been played on it! :
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