Steve, I hate to say this to you but I'm afraid that isn't accurate regarding the warranty. You guys can view the Dr. P warranty at
http://www.drperformance.com/pdf_downloads/dodge_warranty.pdf . First of all just because a dealer is installing a particular product in no way shape or form does that mean that DC has given it's blessing. Here's a couple of quotes from the warranty manual that came with my truck:
But your warranties don't cover any part that Chrysler didn't supply. Nor do they cover the costs of any repairs or adjustments that might be caused or needed because of the installation or use of non-Chrysler parts, components, equipment, materials, or additives.
Examples of the types of alterations not covered are:
* installing accessories - except for genuine Chrysler/MOPAR accessories installed by an authorized Chrysler dealer.
and
Other Exclusions
Your warranties don't cover the costs of repairing damage or conditions caused by any of the following:
* any changes made to your truck that don't comply with Chrysler specifications
Chrysler's specifications very definately include the amount of power that your engine is making. If they didn't feel that the amount of power the engine is making made a difference in the rest of the drivetrain then they wouldn't require you to buy the 6 speed if you want the HO motor. They also wouldn't have had lower output from the automatic equipped trucks before the 2001 model year. If you have a 1999 auto and upgrade your power just to the levels of the manual (only 20 more horsepower - MUCH less than the Phase I or II Dr. P setups) wouldn't that be out of compliance with Chrysler specs? If it was in compliance with their specs I'm quite sure they would have had the automatic equipped engines making the same amount of power as the 5 speeds. Dr. P's kits are not genuine Chrysler/MOPAR parts as far as I know (they aren't in the MOPAR catalog - that's for sure).
Dr. P's warranty isn't what you think it is either. First of all the clutch and torque convertor are not covered by the warranty at all - and there's more. Here's a quote from their warranty:
This warranty is for the period of two years from the date of installation at a Dr Performance approved dealer or 100,000 miles, which ever comes first. Vehicles with an original manufactures engine warranty term greater than two years or 100,000 miles will have the Dr Performance warranty run concurrently with that term and end at the same date or mileage of manufactures term.
So let's say you had their kit installed when you bought the truck and only put on say 10,000 miles in 2 years. Chryslers drivetrain warranty runs for 3 years/36,000 miles, Dr. P's is 2 years/100,000 miles. So for that last year you are on your own with Chryslers warranty on the drivetrain - Dr. P's doesn't apply. Here's another quote from there (this ones scary):
To the original purchaser, Dr. Performance Inc warrants that it's Phase One and Phase Two products are free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited exclusively to repair or replacement of the products supplied by Dr Performance, which at our sole discretion are found to be defective. Additionally, in the event that a defective Phase One or Phase Two Dr Performance product is the sole and exclusive cause of damage to the engine or drive train of the original owner's vehicle, subject to the limitations set forth below, Dr Performance will repair or replace, in it's sole discretion, and damaged engine parts or drive train parts covered.
So they will
ONLY warranty drivetrain parts if the failure is caused by a
defective Dr. P product. So here's what could happen - you go in for warranty service because your transmission broke. The dealer see's the Dr. P products and talks with Chrysler and they determine that your transmission failed because you exceeded Chryslers specs (see above). So you call Dr. P for their warranty and they look at their parts and determine that they are NOT defective that they are producing their expected results. You are now between a rock and a hard place. Both companies are abiding by the terms of their warranties!!!
Dr. P's warranty also does not cover off road use as the Chrysler warranty does. The coverage also does not expand in any way in the case of an extended warranty. In case your dealer told you other than what is in that warranty Dr. P is covered there as well:
No one is authorized by Dr Performance to change this warranty in any way or grant any other warranty or to assume any other liabililty in connection with the sale of this Dr Performance product.
I've heard people complain about how the TDR preaches over and over again "I AM MY OWN WARRANTY STATION" when it comes to modifications. However, since people continue to get sucked into misleading representations I feel it's a good idea to keep hammering it home. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
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