AFM and exhausts

[vr304]

Its not so much the drone. Just trying to figure out if it's worth it since the car is a daily. All I'm after is bringing out a great V8 sound and a little bit more power. But everyone keeps saying full exhaust haha, so I'm starting to slowly lean that way

Go on mate you know you wanna, deeper and throatier sound over a catback not to mention the extra power

 

[Ryan Licastro]

Just get it disabled in a tune. But i wouldn't be wasting money on tunes if i didn't have a full exhaust system and cold air intake done.
I had AFM going on mine for a while till i got work done. It was a 3" cat back system and the tone change while noticeable was bearable with only cat back.

You can't just get it disabled...you'll need to buy an AFM delete kit. Usually around $850. They replace the lifters, valley plate etc..

 

[siniSSterbloke]

You can't just get it disabled...you'll need to buy an AFM delete kit. Usually around $850. They replace the lifters, valley plate etc..

Yes it can be disabled in a tune. And DoD kit includes a cam as you can’t run the dod cam if the dod lifters are taken out.. And DoD kits start at about $2300, then you got to get the work done and a tune. Say goodbye to 4 or 5k to do the job complete.

 

[VECalaisV8Wagon]

You can't just get it disabled...you'll need to buy an AFM delete kit. Usually around $850. They replace the lifters, valley plate etc..

I think you are incorrect on both points.
Any tuner can do this whilst custom tuning the vehicle, or you can send off your ECU to someone like this;
https://lsxtreme.com.au/product/ve-gen4-v8-afm-active-fuel-management-disabling-service/

 

[siniSSterbloke]

I just had it all done. I think I know.

 

[Ryan Licastro]

Yes it can be disabled in a tune. And DoD kit includes a cam as you can’t run the dod cam if the dod lifters are taken out.. And DoD kits start at about $2300, then you got to get the work done and a tune. Say goodbye to 4 or 5k to do the job complete.

I'm aware you can't run the dod cam in it but you can't simply have it disabled in a tune...I am a mechanic mate I would know. And they don't start at $2300...GM Motorsport along with other places have these kits for $1200

 

[MrBags]

My AFM was disabled via a tune from GM Motorsport when I had my Caprice. Had it done when I got a full exhaust fitted.
My old man also had his done there too.

 

[siniSSterbloke]

I'm aware you can't run the dod cam in it but you can't simply have it disabled in a tune...I am a mechanic mate I would know. And they don't start at $2300...GM Motorsport along with other places have these kits for $1200

Wrong. Before i got the cam installed i had a full exhaust otr and tune and the tuner disabled it.

And you show me where a complete dod kit is you can buy for $1200?

 

[Ryan Licastro]

Wrong. Before i got the cam installed i had a full exhaust otr and tune and the tuner disabled it.

And you show me where a complete dod kit is you can buy for $1200?

https://www.lsxperformanceparts.com.au/afm-dod-delete-kits-1/

https://www.maceengineering.com.au/epages/shop.sf/en_AU/?ObjectID=57866696

There's two so far ..I have more links I can show you..also Texas Speed performance in the US have them for $800AUD

 

[siniSSterbloke]

There's no cam with those kits for a start.

A full conversion requires delete kit, cam and would also need to be tuned for the new cam. Its a heads off thing too so labour is going to kill $$$ End up being a lot more than 1200 i would think. Plus i just had it done.