This is aftermarket so it won't come standard with any new vehicle. You'll need to purchase it separately.
I'm not really sure on that one. I don't think any proof of who installed it is required initially. Only if you happen to need a warranty claim done would they ask for who did the installation. I'll check on it though just to be sure and report back.
I like this. I'm trying to find something about any possible gain on mileage. I haven't seen any actual numbers yet. Is there any gain to be had with this?
Yikes!!! That's just plain robbery - they should at least have done you the courtesy of holding a gun on you the whole time. This install is about as simple as it gets - reminds me of a data center manager we used to have that liked to (frequently accurately) oversimplify installs as "It's just Nintendo, right?". I totally get the warranty and if, I mean *when*, my own 2dr 2.3L manual BL ever gets built I really like this mod for all of the reasons already posted. BUT . . . if getting it done by a certified tech just for the warranty is going to cost me more than flipping somebody a hundo or so then forget it, I'll do it myself.
It’s robbery until the motor lets go for some reason and you’re stuck with a $7,000 bill for a new shortblock because you installed yourself.
Man this seems ridiculous. Tuners have been around for better than three decades. Why would they not just pre Load the tunes? Especially since it’s basically a canned tuned and not custom to each vehicle with different modifications.
I believe it says a red seal ASE certified mechanic. Their mechanics license number registered with ASE and their name should suffice. If there is a warranty card or booklet I’d ask them to write it on one of them along with the date and mileage installed.
Most accurate way is to go to race parts supplier (or www.speedwaymotors.com ) and get yourself a "stagger tape" like we use to measure race tires. Check your tire's rollout (circumference) w/the stagger tape then divide 63,360 (number of inches in a mile), by that number. I know what you are thinking...what about inflation pressure? Doesn't matter, think of the tread like a belt on a belt sander...it's the same distance around regardless of shape. They DO shrink w/normal wear though. I think this way is the most accurate. I used my spare to measure mine and came up w/546.2 (37x12.5x17 cooper stt pro, 116" rollout). Online calculators I tried were all over the place, as they are likely based on a measurement taken from one brand or another, which can vary quite a bit.
