Bob, who knows? You may be on the right track regarding warranty co. looking for a scapegoat.

 

They were trying to locate the point of failure, to see if it was a covered component.

Since Im on the platinum plan where everything is covered, they shouldnt have tore into so much.

on my contract it states low milage used is ok from a certified facility if none avail new it is.

the dealer has not been able to locate a low milage number matching to my build motor so new it is.

 

Wow bummer man, you get the loaner indefinitely?

 

I had the turn the benz back in since this is apperantly a longer then expected ordeal. they put me in a Chevy HHR, OMG dont get me started on this thing....

 

When I had my car at the dealer in Jan for fixin, I got an XF for an extra $20/day. The warranty company only went to $30/day and the XF was $50, hence the extra. IMHO, it was well worth it.
Are you allowed to do the same, or similar ??
If not, you may want to wear a disguise driving that thing.

 

I wish! Im using the funny glasses with the nose. to hide my identity!

 

lmao, the only people I see driving those are ladies over 60.

 

Since they have to go new tell them you will settle for them to adapt the new 5.0 R engine to be fitted under your hood and they can call it straight.

 

haha, love it!

But the cost would be horrific. Think computers.....

 

now that would be awesome! hell, I'd settle for the TVS blower. lol

 

Wow. You are very lucky that you have a warranty on a 9 year old car. I wouldnt be surprised if that car is considered totaled either. I know i would junk it at that point without any coverage. Hopefully they give you a brand new motor, that would be great!!

 

Have you contacted Avos for some (ahem) info on blowers ???

 

I have a TVS 2.3 and a snout sitting in the closet. just need to fab up the adaptor plates for the TB and the outlet manifold. and figure out how to mount that sucka.

 

Nice! That would be awesome!

 

So the motor is finally on its way.
Hopefully I have the car back next week.

 

But then you will have to give up the HHR! I am sure it has made you forget all about your STR by now, eh?

 

its gonna be like a whole new beast when I get it back! thats for sure.
I'll goto the dyno and get some fresh numbers.

 

Chris...LOL! Mafioso prob wore Groucho Marx nose/eyebrow glasses while driving the cool HHR. Mafioso curious as to the fresh motor dyno too. She still wearing hi-flow cats?

 

Yep, still wearing the best elbow, monster flow cats, 18" resonators dual X pipe, and a pair of the Spires mufflers with 4" tips.

The Jag tech did complient how everything was laid out and gave me props for take the cats out of the engine bay.

 

Maf, I saw how you laid out the cats under the chassis. I'm wondering if this could harm them should you go to lowering springs. H&R Sport lowering springs left little height on my STR.