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will the SCT void warranty? and is it a simple programmer with like 3 settings, or is it a soit yourselfer?...yeah i found a cool billet grille kit that does the bumper too, its sweet

 

Hi VapourSlvr. :D Short answer: Yes.

 

Longer answer: Will some people be able to get away with it anyway? Maybe. But, speaking in a strictly legal, contractually and technical manner, the use of these aftermarket tuners void your Warranty for engine related problems. In the real world, if you have engine trouble and the Dealer/Ford discover that you re-tuned your PCM, your Warranty claim would most likely/always be denied.

 

The websites for these tuners will speak in vague legalese, roundabout double talk and try to quote the "Magnuson-Moss Act" as some sort of shield for users. However, when you read between the lines, you take your chances and no manufacturer will cover engine related trouble in a car which has had its PCM modified. If they do, it is only out of the goodness of their heart. Do you want to take that chance? The "Magnuson-Moss Act" does not protect you in this case.

 

Of course, many of the sellers or owners of these re-tuners will tell you that all you need to do to erase evidence of the re-tune is re-install the stock tune and drive around for a week before you bring your car in for service. Unfortunately, they never explain how you will be able to re-install and drive around for a week if you have a catastrophic engine failure and cannot even start the car.

 

Concerning the "do-it-yourselfer" part of your question: Most come with 3 aftermarket tunes installed on them. Some of these tuners allow you to adjust certain engine/transmission parameters manually.

 

Good luck. :beerchug:

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