Engin Mods

by **RickyBoxler** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 9:03 pm

Im not a big speed/racin guy, Im more of an audio person.BUT Id still like to know all modifications I can do to make my car faster WITHOUT screwing any of my warranty/extended warranty up. If possible could you also include the potential gains? I have a '03 SLE..and how the hell do i add that to the bottom of my thing..is that the signature or somethin?

by **FLASH** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 10:30 pm

Yea, thats the signature part. As for the mods, I don't believe a Supercharger would void a warranty and I know a K&N Air Filter won't, however that will only give small (2HP) Gain. The other guys (and Gals) should have some better info for ya.

by **Yanks0114** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 10:52 pm

The TRD supercharger will not void your warranty. In fact if its installed by an authorized TRD dealer you will have it added to your 5yr/60k mile powertrain warranty.

A K & N will not void your warranty

A Catback exhaust will not void your warranty.

by **Peter** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 2:51 am

yea, definately go w/ the supercharger, k&n, and exhaust if u're worried about the warranty. but then again, if u ever do installs urself, u can always put everything back to stock and take it in...will they know?

Website · by **DavPak** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 6:04 am

as yanks said, any performance parts made by TRD and installed by a Toyota dealer will not void your warranty. other things are touch-and-go. if you start playing around with electronics, you MAY void your warranty on electrically related items. doesn't sound like a big deal, but remember engine ECU would fall into that category (which has an 8yr/80K warranty). if you have a question on a specific part's warranty, let me know. and happy modding!

by **pecora55** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 12:53 pm

no S/C for 4 banger so that isnt an option

by **RickyBoxler** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 2:01 pm

My rides definitley not a 4 cy...THe SLE doesnt even come in a 4.

by **pecora55** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 9:50 pm

oh i thought u were someone else....my fault...didnt read ur post

by **indiglosolara** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 1:32 am

Since you guys are on the topic of warranty.. i had a questions... im more of a audio person also.. not much of engine mods.. but i was wondering about the electronic warranty... if you put in your own stereo system such as headunit. amps and other speaker products. will this void electronic warranty?? or will others void it... anyone know other types of electronic mods that will void that such warranty... ?? thanks

Website · by **Turbosolara** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 2:23 am

If your aftermarket devices cause the damage, then it will void the warranty. If your set up is really safe (no broken wires, have safety fuses, proper installation), you will be fine. If it happen, then at most just take them out before you take it to dealer. If this dealer dont take your car, another one might take it.

Website · by **DavPak** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 6:43 am

iazuncupidi wrote:Since you guys are on the topic of warranty.. i had a questions... im more of a audio person also.. not much of engine mods.. but i was wondering about the electronic warranty... if you put in your own stereo system such as headunit. amps and other speaker products. will this void electronic warranty?? or will others void it... anyone know other types of electronic mods that will void that such warranty... ?? thanks

Ultraslow is right, if its obvious to a dealer that the install was done correctly, and did not cause the problem in question, the repairs shouldn't be a problem. however, they do have the right to deny your eligibility for warranty if they feel that your mods caused the problem. for example even if aftermarket wheels are the same overall height as stock, since its not what Toyota recommends on the car, it COULD affect suspension and the deealer COULD deny a suspension warranty. will most dealers do this: NO. but, they do have the right to. is that clear as mud?!

by **Luc** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 11:11 am

RickyBoxler wrote:My rides definitley not a 4 cy...THe SLE doesnt even come in a 4.

Where in Chicago are you located at? There are about a handful of us who could show you what we've done to our Gen4/Solara.

by **indiglosolara** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 12:01 pm

Thanks alot.. my system was installed with all the right Specs i spent over a few hundred bucks buying all the proper wire and adaptors. no wires showing at all since i tried to hide everything due to show purposes. even tho my isn't a show car. i trie to make it really clean.. ill will post up pics on my cardomain site asap and tell me what u guys thing.. also along with my rims and interior/exterior of my car.. no much done to it.. but its my baby...

by **solaraguy777** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 1:38 pm

put an intake in aem has a cold air 1 out i got 1 there real nice

by **Yanks0114** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 1:41 pm

solaraguy777 wrote:put an intake in aem has a cold air 1 out i got 1 there real nice

Did they actually start shipping yet. Last time someone called they weren't out. I'd love to see some dyno numbers too. I'm personally waiting for the Cattman. Much more R & D went into that CAI

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