HFC Engine Damage?
 

Hey all -

Just a quick question. I know this forum would be the best resource. I did a search query already with no success.

I questioned the dealer of potential problems of installing a HFC. They warned me I would void the warranty (which I knew). But they said HFC can break apart and your engine can suck up the debris and damage the engine. Is this true? I appreciate the help!

Another reason I was concerned is because of the steel wool that is reccomended so that the ECU will not throw a code. Thanks again

dealership trying to scare you. simple as that.

1 why would it break. If something happened that would break them that would break the stock cats too.

and why would the engine suck in debris? It is a part of the exhaust not the intake

that was my thought as well. air goes out, not in. lol. i just wanted to confirm this. i don't wanna kill my engine on a brand new car...

I used steal wool with a test pipe in my S2000. I never had any problems.

lmao, what a dumbass. Apparently exhaust ports double as vacuum tubes now :icon17:

he must think backpressure means it sucks air up

LOL! stealerships at it again. I could possibly see them saying this about aftermarket intakes. But HFC??? what a load of BS, walk in there tell them they are D bags, and find mod friendly dealer if you can.

So what's the steel wool for? Sound suppression?

Are you packing it into the HFCs? Test pipes?

Its to clean the pipes:icon17: JK

you put it in the O2 bungs to avoid CEL's.

I agree with most. The Dealers using Scare tactics, and I would find another dealer that is mod friendly. The void warranty is only for a part that directly fails from an aftermarket bolt on, and it doesn't void the warranty for the rest of the car.

Dealers that are mod friendly. I wish we had one of those around here.

yea, me too

you can also buy the Spark Plug nonfoulers at any parts store and they work aswell



DAN