Questions about installing the intakes and exhaust.

AdamX

I was wondering should I install my intake and exhaust by the Nissan dealership or just go to a local autoshop?
Any suggestions?

thanks in advance

Roadster4Us

I had my dealer install the NISMO S-Tune CBE for me.

One benefit of having the dealer do the install is that it might make it less likely they will complain about warranty work down the road because of the mods, especially when you remind them that they installed them.

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Greg


2013 Camaro ZL1

sboden

It is generally much cheaper at a muffler or autobody shop than the dealership. I've yet to have a dealership have a problem with any aftermarket exhaust I've done. They generally ask lots of questions and are supportive.

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AdamX

Yes, I turely agree with what you said.
I will ask the staff for an estimate price since I am here with them.
Thanks

AdamX

I am kinda worry about the warranty but I will go to some local auto shop and find out how much they would charge.
Since I am at the dealership doing service, I strat wondering about what I should do with the intake and exhaust.

Roadster4Us

I agree a catback would not be an issue for the vast majority of dealers, however depending on the issue, the intakes might cause some headaches. Really depends on the dealership and of course the service manager.

You always have the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act that is supposed to protect owners, but that doesn't mean you still wouldn't have headaches to deal with and some fighting to do.

I really just depends on how safe you want to be and how much you want to avoid any potential headaches with the dealer on warranty issues.

I would guess most shops will give you a cheaper price than the dealer though. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

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Greg


2013 Camaro ZL1

AdamX

i will bring in the intakes tomorrow and see how it goes
will do the update tomorrow!
thank you my friend!

XwChriswX

There is always the option of just installing them yourself if you have the tools/time.

CBE's are really simple to swap if you're not doing HFCs/TPs.

Intakes, depending on which one you went with, are also fairly simple to do.

Just a thought.

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sboden

I installed a CAI on another car of mine. The cel light came on about a year later. I took it to the dealership and the oxygen sensor attached to the CAI went bad possibly due to vibration. The dealership replaced it under warranty and then the service guy took me out back to look at his modded car....it truly depends on the dealership for some of this stuff.

I think it would be rare to have a CBE system cause a warranty issue as was said earlier, so save the install money.

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Cmike2780

When did they start attaching O2 sensors to intakes? Do you mean MAF sensors?

OP, just so you know, dealers will likely try to rip off in install cost. You need to remove the bumper to install most long tube CAI such as the Gen 3's or Injens, but it's really not that difficult. Figure a 1 hour install at most. Short rams you could def do yourself. Read through the DIY section. Labor rate is around $90 an hour so its your call. Cat-back exhaust should also take about an hour to install. CBE install is also pretty easy, but it gets tough unless you have a lift.

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AdamX

i have the G3 intake..

because some cutting need to be done and dun have the tools for it
beside i am not really good at cars..

AdamX

do most of the auto shops have simalir labor rate?
i am going to check some of the shops nearby
hopefully can get the G3 done by tomorrow..

sboden

Yes the MAF...do you feel better now.....

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AdamX

AdamX

got my intake and exhaust done today..