I apologize first off just in case I missed a thread discussing this exact question. I'm sorry. anyway, I would love to get an aftermarket exhaust and intake sometime in the near future. been saving up and everything, but what always worries me is the warranty. I know I have seen somewhere on the site, that theres a certain Act passed by the gov. that prohibits the dealer from voiding a warranty because of an aftermarket installation such as an exhaust, unless its the cause of your problems. Now they may try and blame you, no matter what, that it is the cause of the certain problem, and whatever **** happens.

anyway, i really just wanted a clear answer, does installing an aftermarket exhaust/intake void the warranty ( I know I may have answered my own question already, just want a clarification).

Will the dealer install any aftermarket performace parts that YOU purchased, or is that completely out of the question??

Is installing an exhaust and intake very difficult?? i've done handy work in the car before. and im not a moron. thanks

 

to deny warranty work, the dealer must prove that aftermarket parts are what caused the problem

 

+1. Hard to prove that an aftermarket exhaust is the cause of engine problems. Should not affect warranty.

 

Best way to assure they don't void your warranty: Have the dealership do the installation work. Go make friends with the Service Manager.

 

If you're really worried about the intake and exhaust you could just go with Mazdaspeed parts. You can buy them from the dealer, have them install the parts, and Mazda guarantees they won't void your warranty.

 

thanks for all the info everyone..definitely helpful... i just hate the dealer because of their labor rates...i live right down the road from pettit..and see what they have to offer... i know they are trustworthy

 

What are their labor rates? Are they different for body work / mechanical?

 

i had the 8 at the dealer a couple weeks ago, becuase of some ecu/engine issues i had before.. luckily i/father was able to solve the issue without them doing to much work..all i know about their rates is ..at least for jupiter florida..was about 100$ hour for labor..i dunno if installation is any less..my friend was trying to tell me yesterday that he got a magnaflow exhaust and intake for his mazda 6, installed and everything for like 600-700..i thought that was bs..(including exhaust intake and labor). whateva