Hyundaitech or knowledgeable mechanic please

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by JR, Aug 30, 2006.

  1. JR

    JR Guest

    I have an 06 Santa Fe with a V6 (which I love), anyway,
    I have heard that a custom exhaust such as a Flowmaster
    can help with gas mileage, and add a little horsepower.
    Is this true? Can this void my warranty? Any thoughts would be helpful.
    thanks in advance!

    John
     
    JR, Aug 30, 2006
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  2. JR

    hyundaitech Guest

    It won't void your warranty, but any problems you have because of the
    flowmaster exhaust or its installation won't be covered.

    Be sure not to remove or modify your catalytic converters. Besides being
    highly illegal, I *have* seen converter tampering cause Hyundai to
    threaten to void a warranty.

    Also consider that a significant amount of the restriction in your exhaust
    is the catalytic converters. I wouldn't expect a noticeable increase in
    power or fuel economy.
     
    hyundaitech, Aug 30, 2006
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  3. JR

    JR Guest

    Thank you! I'm not going to chance a new exhaust for
    little or no noticeable power or mpg when it could void my warranty.

    john
     
    JR, Aug 30, 2006
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  4. JR

    djbnice Guest

    I just posted a message about a 98 Elantra with transmission issues.
    No Reverse and Shifts hard from 1st to 2nd and coast after hitting 25
    MPH if in O/D mode. If I take O/D mode off it will go at least 45 but
    couldn't go any faster on my road. Can you read my question that I
    just posted and see what you can come up with.

    Thanks

    Ben
     
    djbnice, Sep 1, 2006
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  5. JR

    sqdancerLynn Guest

    CHanging the exhaust system may have the oposite effect that you are
    looking for. You will loose some torque by opening the exhause, so you
    will be sticking your foot into the gas more
     
    sqdancerLynn, Sep 1, 2006
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