Paxton or Warranty?

[DPViper]

I purchased an 03 SRT-10 with an extended warranty from Bill Pemberton @ Woodhouse and I am interested in putting on a Paxton. I want the Paxton power everyone is talking about. I purchased the extended warranty because I always heard how expensive Vipers can be to repair. I would appreciate any thoughts on the following items:

1. If I get a Paxton, how much warranty work will I pay for when they decide not to honor the original or extended warranty? How big a financial risk would I be taking?
2. If I get a Paxton, do I get someone in Indiana who has never installed a Paxton or do I ship it to someone experienced like Woodhouse or DC Performance? I like the idea of getting a local installer (easy access if needed and less expensive) but I am concerned about a new mechanic not knowing the "tricks" of an experienced Paxton installer.
3. What is the value of having the selling dealer (Woodhouse) do the install? Should I pay an extra $2500 dollars plus shipping for Woodhouse (they charge $10,500+/- and I can get it done for $8,000 +/- locally) in case I need future warranty "consideration"? Woodhouse/Pemberton have been first class.
4. Do I keep the 3.55 gears or should I put back in my 3.07s?
5. I plan on attending Viper days. Do I worry about driving the car ******* the track with the Paxton? Only a few Paxton owners have taken their cars to the track. I don't want to hurt the car.

Thanks for your input.

 

[SRTRICKY]

I purchased an 03 SRT-10 with an extended warranty from Bill Pemberton @ Woodhouse and I am interested in putting on a Paxton. I want the Paxton power everyone is talking about. I purchased the extended warranty because I always heard how expensive Vipers can be to repair. I would appreciate any thoughts on the following items:

1. If I get a Paxton, how much warranty work will I pay for when they decide not to honor the original or extended warranty? How big a financial risk would I be taking?
2. If I get a Paxton, do I get someone in Indiana who has never installed a Paxton or do I ship it to someone experienced like Woodhouse or DC Performance? I like the idea of getting a local installer (easy access if needed and less expensive) but I am concerned about a new mechanic not knowing the "tricks" of an experienced Paxton installer.
3. What is the value of having the selling dealer (Woodhouse) do the install? Should I pay an extra $2500 dollars plus shipping for Woodhouse (they charge $10,500+/- and I can get it done for $8,000 +/- locally) in case I need future warranty "consideration"? Woodhouse/Pemberton have been first class.
4. Do I keep the 3.55 gears or should I put back in my 3.07s?
5. I plan on attending Viper days. Do I worry about driving the car ******* the track with the Paxton? Only a few Paxton owners have taken their cars to the track. I don't want to hurt the car.

Thanks for your input.

I personally don't have a Paxton but becuase of the warrenty issues etc. I paid a much higher price to get one in Canada then I could have imported the same BRAND NEW car for a much lower price for from the states. Same reason I won't be putting on a paxton supercharger for at least a year of two! I'd say if your going to do it send it to a shop such as dc performance or woodhouse where you know that they know what they are doing! People are having differential problems and traction problems so its a so so on switching back to 3.07's...personally I'd stick with the 3.55's and upgrade tires!

 

[DSR207]

Warranty is going to be an issue with just about any mods you do, so if that is your # 1 concern, keep the car stock.


1. If I get a Paxton, how much warranty work will I pay for when they decide not to honor the original or extended warranty? How big a financial risk would I be taking?

It depends on the dealer and what kind of repair needed, to me it's worth the risk.

2. If I get a Paxton, do I get someone in Indiana who has never installed a Paxton or do I ship it to someone experienced like Woodhouse or DC Performance? I like the idea of getting a local installer (easy access if needed and less expensive) but I am concerned about a new mechanic not knowing the "tricks" of an experienced Paxton installer.

Go with experience...Priceless

3-See 2's answer

4. Do I keep the 3.55 gears or should I put back in my 3.07s?

OH NO, NOT AGAIN...It's a subject that has not been resolved !!! I kept my 3.07 .Why ? With all the TQ of paxton no need to stress the diff more. I'm yet to hear of one person with Paxton plus 3.07 that had any problems...

5. I plan on attending Viper days. Do I worry about driving the car ******* the track with the Paxton? Only a few Paxton owners have taken their cars to the track. I don't want to hurt the car.

I tried going to the track...Must have roll bar, fire jacket, 5 point harness...None yet

6....Go for it ...

 

[DPViper]

4. Do I keep the 3.55 gears or should I put back in my 3.07s?

OH NO, NOT AGAIN...It's a subject that has not been resolved !!! I kept my 3.07 .Why ? With all the TQ of paxton no need to stress the diff more. I'm yet to hear of one person with Paxton plus 3.07 that had any problems...

Thanks. I am more interested in hearing how the car drives with the Paxton and the 3.55 gears. I have read that the 3.07 gears actually are a better match with the Paxton's TQ. Thanks.

 

[STUGOTS]

doesen't Woodhouse do mods for you if you want them, when you buy the car?

is it coverd if they do the mods???

 

[DPViper]

Come on guys - there has to be more than one Paxton owner out there that can give me some advice. Thanks

 

[Qualitywires.com]

Paxton claims that their set up will not effect your factory warranty...due to some type of SEMA law or something to that effect.

Here is is straight from their site

Q: Will the installation of the supercharger affect the factory warranty on the vehicle?
A: Legally, a manufacturer cannot void the warranty on a vehicle due to an aftermarket part unless they can prove that the aftermarket part caused or contributed to the failure in the vehicle. However, several dealerships are resistant to maintaining a vehicle with aftermarket equipment. The best course of action is to locate a dealership to service your vehicle that has common sense and develop a good working relationship with that dealer.

 

[Qualitywires.com]

http://www.paxtonautomotive.com/faq.html


Hope this helps!

 

[DPViper]

Come on Paxton owners - I'm new to this and I want your advice! Help a brother with a big decision. Thanks