Declined due to aftermarket exhaust?

05-08-2007, 09:47 AM

Any one ever been declined due to having say an apexi gt exhaust on there car because it is not stock so they wont fix my trans or something else that will go wrong? Sounds kinda stupid but makes sense also. I have the exhaust but I was just wondering if I have to take it back for service will they decline me? If yes Ill just take it off when I have to get service done to it.

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

conker69 · 05-08-2007, 09:56 AM

Depends....if it is a turbo-back exhaust then a decline would make sense since you are making more power than stock.

If it is a cat-back, try another dealer. Most dealers won't have a problem with the cat-back.

Taking parts off and then going to a dealer is fraud. I would suggest not doing this.

Jon [in CT] · 05-08-2007, 10:03 AM

Many shops will refuse to touch an aftermarket exhaust system because it is illegal for them to re-install it.

http://www.epa.gov/Compliance/resour...hsysrepair.pdf

salisburyv · 05-08-2007, 10:40 AM

your best bet is to remove exhaust if bringing it to a dealer for warranty work. trust me. and any other after market part associated with engine performance. just to be safe. My shop wouldnt have a problem with it. but most do.

racingfish · 05-08-2007, 10:53 AM

remember a tech can tell if the bolts have been wrenched on. and most of the times when converting back to stock in haste people forget to properly put things back together.

subbzrosubie · 05-08-2007, 10:59 AM

^^^They absolutely can tell. Take everything off........

shemoves · 05-08-2007, 12:41 PM

Honesty is the best policy. If you swap out your aftermarket stuff, plan on getting your claim denied. Know this as far as warranties are concerned...they have to be able to prove that the mod caused the failure. A CBE does not make enough power for them to be able to say it caused the damage, and in reality even just a TBE should not, but it is enough for them to deny a claim.

subikid · 05-08-2007, 01:13 PM

should have gotten SPT stuff :P

StiLimited · 05-09-2007, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subikid

should have gotten SPT stuff :P

The reason the SPT stuff does not void the warranty is that SOA knows they produce no extra power.

Opie · 05-09-2007, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StiLimited

The reason the SPT stuff does not void the warranty is that SOA knows they produce no extra power.

Exhaust's do not produce power...period.

02WHITEDUB · 05-09-2007, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Opie

Exhaust's do not produce power...period.

/\Let's add some detail so it's correct.../\

Catback and axlebacks add no power.

Other exhaust components (header, UP, DP) can produce power.

Opie · 05-09-2007, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02WHITEDUB

/\Let's add some detail so it's correct.../\

Catback and axlebacks add no power.

Other exhaust components (header, UP, DP) can produce power.

Still false, no exhaust component adds power. Power is produced by the engine assembly only. Removing cats and restrictions may free up lost power, but they do not create power.

ringe · 05-09-2007, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon [in CT]

Many shops will refuse to touch an aftermarket exhaust system because it is illegal for them to re-install it.

http://www.epa.gov/Compliance/resour...hsysrepair.pdf

But only if it is a section of exhaust that used to have a catalytic converter. There is nothing wrong with a cat-back exhaust from what I can tell in that document you posted.

crampfan · 05-09-2007, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Opie

Still false, no exhaust component adds power. Power is produced by the engine assembly only. Removing cats and restrictions may free up lost power, but they do not create power.

Oh.......trick question

Noeladams · 05-09-2007, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StiLimited

The reason the SPT stuff does not void the warranty is that SOA knows they produce no extra power.

02WHITEDUB · 05-09-2007, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Opie

Still false, no exhaust component adds power. Power is produced by the engine assembly only. Removing cats and restrictions may free up lost power, but they do not create power.

Obviously nothing but the engine can 'produce' power.

Your statement would have been understood by most as "exhaust components offer no gains."

05-08-2007, 09:47 AM	#1
snapperswrx Guest Member#:	Declined due to aftermarket exhaust? Any one ever been declined due to having say an apexi gt exhaust on there car because it is not stock so they wont fix my trans or something else that will go wrong? Sounds kinda stupid but makes sense also. I have the exhaust but I was just wondering if I have to take it back for service will they decline me? If yes Ill just take it off when I have to get service done to it. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Warranty denied on power steering line leak due to exhaust mod	rjrmoore	Warranty Issues & SOA Problems	156	09-27-2005 05:36 PM
CEL due to running lean due to cat back or removed silencer??	wrx_snobordr	Factory 2.0L Turbo Powertrain	14	12-03-2004 11:22 PM
Anyone get wierd handling results due to aftermarket front endlinks?	Kostamojen	Brakes, Steering & Suspension	28	03-26-2004 01:16 AM
Boost creep due to catless exhaust?	Impreza EJ20	Factory 2.0L Turbo Powertrain	10	03-09-2003 02:12 AM
how eliminat the check engine light due to a high flow exhaust or a catless exhaust	minisiu	Factory 2.0L Turbo Powertrain	1	09-13-2002 03:28 AM

05-08-2007, 09:56 AM	#2
conker69 Scooby Specialist Member#: 59692 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cincinnati Vehicle: 2005 Impreza WRX STi WRB-Gold	Depends....if it is a turbo-back exhaust then a decline would make sense since you are making more power than stock. If it is a cat-back, try another dealer. Most dealers won't have a problem with the cat-back. Taking parts off and then going to a dealer is fraud. I would suggest not doing this.

05-08-2007, 10:03 AM	#3
Jon [in CT] * Banned * Member#: 2992 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Connecticut, USA Vehicle: 02 WRX Sedan Silver	Many shops will refuse to touch an aftermarket exhaust system because it is illegal for them to re-install it. http://www.epa.gov/Compliance/resour...hsysrepair.pdf

05-08-2007, 10:40 AM	#4
salisburyv Scooby Specialist Member#: 41863 Join Date: Aug 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Coventry Vehicle: 04 STI (SOLD!!) somthin special is comin	your best bet is to remove exhaust if bringing it to a dealer for warranty work. trust me. and any other after market part associated with engine performance. just to be safe. My shop wouldnt have a problem with it. but most do.

05-08-2007, 10:53 AM	#5
racingfish Scooby Guru Member#: 60976 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Goodyear Vehicle: 1969 LGT FATURBO	remember a tech can tell if the bolts have been wrenched on. and most of the times when converting back to stock in haste people forget to properly put things back together.

05-08-2007, 10:59 AM	#6
subbzrosubie Scooby Specialist Member#: 132456 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Martinsville,VA Vehicle: 05 Leggy!	^^^They absolutely can tell. Take everything off........

05-08-2007, 12:41 PM	#7
shemoves Scooby Guru Member#: 80663 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Glendale, AZ Vehicle: 1997 Outback	Honesty is the best policy. If you swap out your aftermarket stuff, plan on getting your claim denied. Know this as far as warranties are concerned...they have to be able to prove that the mod caused the failure. A CBE does not make enough power for them to be able to say it caused the damage, and in reality even just a TBE should not, but it is enough for them to deny a claim.

05-08-2007, 01:13 PM	#8
subikid Scooby Specialist Member#: 114122 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: St. Augustine, FL Vehicle: 1990 miata(RIP 05rs) red	should have gotten SPT stuff :P