Upgrades without hurting the warranty

StangGT02 · 06-30-2002, 04:10 PM

Anyone have any opinions on some good upgrades for a 2002 mustang GT that will not hurt the warranty....i push the car pretty hard, and pretty often so its prob a good idea to keep it under warranty.

Cosmetic and Engine Enhancements are both welcome, so far all i have is a custom tint job, and a K&N intake.

Sonics2042 · 06-30-2002, 04:59 PM

I think all of the following are ok.

Short shifter,
Cat-back exhaust.
Headers,
X-Pipe or H-pipe with cats,
Cold air intake,
Mass air flow sensor,
Chip,
Throttle body.

That's all I know. I would think all of those would be ok. Anyone else want to chime in? Thanks.

Thanks,
DoranW

Hammer · 06-30-2002, 07:29 PM

I believe by law, Ford cannot refuse service unless they can PROVE said modification made part "X" break, in the real world, it all depends on the dealer....

I've seen some dealers refuse warranty work on the basis of a 3.73 gear install or an X\H pipe. While some are pretty willing to work with you.

In my experience, if you change anything on the car, expect to have problems getting warranty work done. It's par for the course I'm afraid...

blue00gt · 07-01-2002, 11:58 AM

I think that other than the catback and a K&N, if you don't want any problems with your warranty then do things that they will not notice or that are easily reversible.

StangGT02 · 07-01-2002, 08:50 PM

maybe a chip? i doubt its standard checkup for them to check the computer

06-30-2002, 04:10 PM	#1
StangGT02 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 40	Upgrades without hurting the warranty Anyone have any opinions on some good upgrades for a 2002 mustang GT that will not hurt the warranty....i push the car pretty hard, and pretty often so its prob a good idea to keep it under warranty. Cosmetic and Engine Enhancements are both welcome, so far all i have is a custom tint job, and a K&N intake.

06-30-2002, 04:59 PM	#2
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	I think all of the following are ok. Short shifter, Cat-back exhaust. Headers, X-Pipe or H-pipe with cats, Cold air intake, Mass air flow sensor, Chip, Throttle body. That's all I know. I would think all of those would be ok. Anyone else want to chime in? Thanks. Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

06-30-2002, 07:29 PM	#3
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	I believe by law, Ford cannot refuse service unless they can PROVE said modification made part "X" break, in the real world, it all depends on the dealer.... I've seen some dealers refuse warranty work on the basis of a 3.73 gear install or an X\H pipe. While some are pretty willing to work with you. In my experience, if you change anything on the car, expect to have problems getting warranty work done. It's par for the course I'm afraid... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

07-01-2002, 11:58 AM	#4
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	I think that other than the catback and a K&N, if you don't want any problems with your warranty then do things that they will not notice or that are easily reversible. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

07-01-2002, 08:50 PM	#5
StangGT02 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 40	any ideas? maybe a chip? i doubt its standard checkup for them to check the computer

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