Reviving a thread that has probably been beat to death. I understand the concerns about warranty in the CHANCE that something happens. Most of us would rather leave the dealer with no choice but to "automatically" grant warranty. But for those of us with gears, suspension, drivetrain, extra weight, different steering systems, the dealer COULD make all sorts of other arguments against warranty covered engine failures.
My question/comment is on the likelihood of something like this happening and is really the filter? Lets take some of the hardest driven jeeps here i.e. Moby and EVO1, maybe Greg's (GCM2) jeep too? Wouldn't all these V8 conversions be running K&N filters through ultra dusty conditions? These jeeps may pound the pavement from time to time, but wouldn't it be safe to say that they see some of the most brutal conditions that most/any jeep would ever see? That being said, I don't believe a factory style air box and paper filter element is available for V8 JK's.
On the flip side, I was told (this is second hand information may or may not be true) that some of the engine failures were attributed to casting sand in the intake?
Im asking this because Im flip flopping between a variety of configurations for mounting my PSC reservoir and aftermarket filters seem to provide a very good viable option. The dual battery tray is another option, but it involves a LOT of work for me due to some custom wiring I have going on....