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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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I'd like to compile a list to bring to the dealership as proof my mods aren't the cause of my failing trans. If y'all don't mind, just list your screen name, year/model, mileage, and mods. Thank you.

I'm at 39,000 now and it works perfect some days and others it's a giant PITA.
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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2007 Impala SS (duh) 53K. CAI Magnaflows MPD hood Ecutout for about 4 months. This was my 2nd one, only 13k or less. On my third on 3rd one now. No more BS just had it built.
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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2005 grand prix gxp new tranny replaced on warrenty at about 104 000km, new tranny is slowly dieing local dealer says gm wont cover it deaming it abuse!? car is at about 108 000km. screw gm getting triple edge build tranny in the next month or so i recomend the same if you plan to drive your car for a long time
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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good luck with this. but the dealer wont give a **** that other people have blown transmissions.
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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I figure they won't but it's worth a shot.
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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what mods do you have
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Been there, done that. Add me to the list and I drive like a GrandPa! lol...

-Mike
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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i havn't blow a trans but my warrenty just ran out so i'm sure it will pop soon
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2008 gxp , 42k miles STOCK
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Just a CAI, catless res deleted exhaust with a cutout and MagnaFlow mufflers, some poor paint decisions, and DoD removed. and slightly moved around shift points...
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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the first time mine blew i was at 32-35k, updating the tcm did nothing, at i want to say 38-40 blew again and i got a brand new gm tranny
i hope it doesnt blow again
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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First time at 56k, the TC at 63K, and its been slowly going now at 78K. But who knows if its been replaced before.
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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Thats what scares me about the LS4 wbodys. I was looking at one before I bought my regal for a DD,, Kinda glad I didnt get a GXP. I know the 4T65 E aint a gem even behind the L67, but failing on a stock motor with low miles is not common.

I really like them though, its everything the GTP should have been.
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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The min. you cut your cat off..they can void your warranty just for that...new about that when my brother worked for a Chevy dealer..and then reminded when they put my cutout on.
Some dealers void warranty if they see a CAI

The dealer will do what they want..I know some will not and some will help you.
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 02:01 AM
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Doubt the dealer or anyone else cares.. but mine gave out at 66k ,with K&N ,ZZP Shift Kit,Predator Tune and Magnaflow Catback.oh and its a impala SS
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 03:26 AM
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21k miles and on its way out...
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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Sorry for thread jack:

I recently brought my car to a pontiac dealership without removing a single mod. The techs took a look and said warrenty void then tried charging me 60 some bucks for some retard diagnose fee. I simply gave them the fingure and drove across town and went to a gm dealership. They didnt say boo about anything, did a laundry list of warrenty work on my car + a free detail and wash!

Its really funnny how each dealership is different. My bro sold my uncle his 05 cavy with just a intake which he got free from a friend to the same pontiac and they refused to work on it cause the cai was there.
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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A friend of mine told me it depends on if they're paid hourly or flag time, the flag time guys will do it regardless, 'cause they want the money.
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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I had it replaced at 19k miles and then it died again at almost 40k miles...then I sold it and got a G8.
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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2006 mcss dead at 23k and dead at 49k... the second death was due to a shitty rebuild by a dealership.
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