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Good news!!! talked to my contact at the dealer, He said that even if I cut or modify the trans oil lines, the warranty would still be valid, ford would have to provide data that the modifications caused the failure. Obviously if the package kinked the lines etc it would void the warranty, but package provided would not create that situation. I am pursuing 2-3 routes for the end user to choose from.
1) cheapest, but most labor intensive for the install. Utilizing the oem heat exchanger, but will need to modify the transmission oil lines by cutting the crimp collar, cutting or re-clocking line and hose clamping back to fitting, same would go for the water line, cutting the mounts off the intercooler, mounting a bracket to the crossmember to saddle the heat exchanger and remount the water pump and some misc little things.
2 and 3) More expensive but simpler install and less overall junctions. Aftermarket heat exchanger that would allow us to cut the oil lines in the rubber section and go straight onto the heat exchanger and same would go for the water lines. would still need to relocate the water pump. I would like to incorporate the mounts into the heat exchanger to directly mount in its new location. Possibly two heat exchanger options, would create option 2 and 3.
1) cheapest, but most labor intensive for the install. Utilizing the oem heat exchanger, but will need to modify the transmission oil lines by cutting the crimp collar, cutting or re-clocking line and hose clamping back to fitting, same would go for the water line, cutting the mounts off the intercooler, mounting a bracket to the crossmember to saddle the heat exchanger and remount the water pump and some misc little things.
2 and 3) More expensive but simpler install and less overall junctions. Aftermarket heat exchanger that would allow us to cut the oil lines in the rubber section and go straight onto the heat exchanger and same would go for the water lines. would still need to relocate the water pump. I would like to incorporate the mounts into the heat exchanger to directly mount in its new location. Possibly two heat exchanger options, would create option 2 and 3.
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