For those of you that don't want to or can't spend the money to buy one of these, there is a trick. I don't know if it works for the 8 speed trucks, but for the six speed and ten speed trucks, if you put your truck in Manual, and select the second highest gear (5 or 9), it will keep your truck in V8 mode the whole time you're driving. I do this in my 2016, and my buddy does it in his 2021 Silverado 1500. I still am going to buy one of these, but it's a free trick for anyone wanting to try it out!
I've had mine close to a year now, and it works great. I've also let the truck sit for as much as 3 or 4 weeks without driving, and it hasn't killed the battery. This is a 2013 Silverado.
@bigreesetv I haven't driven it very far, but, still running just fine! I believe it's still on 249,000 +, I haven't checked it in about three weeks. The thing works!
Bought one of these knock-off disablers a while back for $54 and the little guy actually works great! Haven't seen any problem with it drawing on the battery overnight either, although my Yukon (2012 SLT 4x4) is my daily driver. I know eventually my 200K+ mile 5.3L AFM lifters will fail, but I do believe this will extend its life quite a bit as I'm not getting any lifter tick and not even seeing any oil consumption. Funny how some comment on having to do a DoD/AFM delete to "do it right" like this guy doesn't understand that. SMH
@@shanem4703 No sir. I still believe it was a great buy. Only thing to watch out for that I’ll say is the transmission temp. Go ahead and pick up the dynamic thermostat bypass. Extremely simple install. It will drop your transmission temps 40-60 degrees, and save you thousands of dollars.
@@johnadams3053 I'll certainly look into that as well then. Thank you for the suggestion. Newest I've ever owned in all my decades until now is a '92 model. So all these newer ones are out of my knowledge range.
@@shanem4703 It’s a superior solutions product. I believe the part number is STL010. It’ll make a huge difference. I already lost one transmission a few years back before I knew about this. Spend $40 now and save $5k later lol. GM really screwed us all with this.
Bought a range product from American trucks website, the box had scotch tape on it raising my suspicions. Plugged it in thought it was working one day I was checking oil life and found out it wasn’t.🤬 Luckily I still had the boxes, because the return process doesn’t favor the customer. Went to buy one directly from Range @ 230 bucks but before that found this video. Just plugged in the Amazon special today and worked flawlessly! 👍 thanks China 🇨🇳 😅
I agree..BUT if ur not independently wealthy this actually works...I have a 07 avalanche 5.3 two hundred 5 thousand miles...works awesome, mine is a daily driver and I haven't unplugged the module since I put it in..hope this helps.
: Just ordered one today for my 2010 Avalanche LT i just bought, been having the same issues since i drove it off the lot. Didn’t know if it was normal till i looked the problem up on UA-cam. Can’t wait to get it…Good video & Thanks
I got one of these from Amazon. Not this particular one but a $50 one. I have a 2019 with the 8 speed and DFM and it works great. None of these AFM modules on Amazon say they work on trucks above the 2018 model year. Most do state it will not work with 10 speed transmissions.
Check for the sensor on the rear just above the shock on top of the frame. It is very easy to knock unloose during install of rear shocks ( due to blind spot) click back together and it should get rid of your dash lights.
Man I'm so happy I subscribed for the tundra content a while ago and now having bought a Silverado and wanting the AFM delete, I was wondering if this was a viable option over the range! Thanks for the video!!
@@MatthewSmith03still has the DOD/DFM lifters which are known to collapse, to do a true delete needs old 5.3 cam and lifters. Your buddy just got lucky
@countryboy6627 guess he did I knw there is a right way was just pointing out that what ever he did worked I traded truck off to gfs dad for the white c4 in my profile pic but so far its still working
@MatthewSmith03 disabling AFM/DFM does help as it tries to stop the process , but the lifters do not get oil lube at various times in the AFM/DFM process and sadly they can collapse , this is usually on high mileage vehicles , and when lifters collapse there is a huge risk the engine suffer major damage and may need a major rebuild , Replacing the cam and lifters with regular type will save an engine from that problem , it really is worth the money to do the cam and lifter swap
We ordered a 85 dollar disabler not that one but another nock off..for my 2017 Silverado..has 67000 miles on it... however has the V6 motor...why would they put a 4 cylinder mode in a V6 come on Chevy.. anyways plugged it in what a huge difference..no more in and out yes . annoying..as hell in a V6.. especially pulling a small trailer..ex. with all that said ..with disabler plugged in runs just awesome power aways there now .and the transmission shift's perfect..that was a problem when going in and out of 4 cylinder mode..tranny slamming into gear when it went from 4 cylinder to 6 cylinder..not anymore..the truck performance is great with the unit plugged in..acts more like it should like a older model pick up..ok .love it ..happy with the out come..as for gas mileage the dash is saying 22 mpg..so the ones questioning this it works very well..we do unplug the unit if we dont drive the truck for a few days just in case of battery draw..
I just swap out the lifters and cam because of GMC failure to build a motor without future costly repairs. The process to buy the kit and installing the kit was thousands of dollars.. I did notice the after the replacement of lifters and cam, my Chevy 2017 Silverado runs a lot better plus I brought this plug as well so the computer can recognize the changes from the motor to the computer system..
Buy the kit from Texas Speed and do the real delete, this is nothing more than disabling it. This is a hardware problem not a software problem. Would be a good video for the channel too. Im in the middle of deleting mine right now and i know if i can do it you can, youve done more to your trucks than i have.
@@1Planenut75 Look it up, they have definitely failed with those little disablers. Only way to be 100% sure is to swap the cam for a non-DOD cam, put in ls7 lifters and block the afm towers. Then get it tuned out of the ecm.
Idk where you have been getting tuning prices but if people I do delete tunes for $250 if I come to you or $200 if they bring it to me on a GEN4 $350 or $300 on a GEN5 and I do a full delete tune for that price so if you ever choose to do a full mechanical delete you will not need a re tune as long as you choose a stock profile camshaft you can completely remove the VLOM plate and you will have no check engine light these little things will throw check engine lights if you do a true delete
Why did GM not use the 4.3L (262 CID) in the PRO 1500 SWB and LWB trucks? I purchased a 1986 C-10 (1500) LWB with the 4.3L (262 CID) with the only option, a 35-gallon aux tank. I was able to drive 1,100 HWY miles between fill-ups. I've been watching UA-cam/reading posts of mechanics stating reoccurring problems with GM's power plants 2.7L (165 CID), 5.3L (323 CID), and 6.2L (403 CID). There are only two solid GM engines, the 4.3L (262 CID) and 6.6L (403 CID). My first used truck was a 1963 I6 270 CID (4.4L) with a 4-speed stick shift LWB that I bought from the original order in 1982. Additionally, I owned a 1988 Chevy S-10 2.5L (153 CID) 2WD SWB. So, until GM gets their act together, I'm considering GMC SIERRA 2500 HD CAB) 6.6L (403 CID) SLE 2WD LWB or Savana 3500 Extended Passenger Van 6.6L (403 CID). The main reasons are: the 6.6L (403 CID) is old-school tech, meaning no auto start-stop; dynamic cylinder deactivation; and either can tow 10,000 lbs trailers. The Savana has a slight edge over the Sierra and carries family members and two Large DOG crates. As a Senior, I require a vehicle with safety features to assist me in driving on blacktop roads in Georgia. So, is it possible to reprogram the AFM/DFM in later Sierra/Silverado trucks to stay in V8 mode all the time?
My husband and I just traded in both of our Suburbans last weekend. They both have the 5.3L engines. His was a 2016 with 115k miles, and mine a 2018 with 86k miles. None of them had the engine failure. We were very proactive to replace the oil every 3k miles with Mobile One Full Synthetic oil. The 2016 tranny failed a little over 50k miles, we replaced it with a new Chevy tranny at our expense.
I just ordered a range last week while also just buying a 2015 Silverado with the 5.3 the method I found in the mean time was to put the truck in manual and while still at a stop select gear 5 and the truck will still auto shift and all but only goes up to 5th gear and never goes into v4 mode
Reading your comment, I do the same in my 14 Silverado with the 5.3 v8. Nice not having it constant switch back and forth in standard D. Never had any problems, just wondering if you have? Thanks
How about on the highway ? Keeping it in 5th gear may not be good. Tranny may get warmer n that's not good since the tranny may be the weak link of this truck. I have the 2014 gmc with a 5.3 and do the same thing right now but usually don't go much above 50mph. Highway in regular drive mode. Gonna get one of the disablers but not sure about the China cheapos. Not a very lucky person. I've already have a lifter collapse and a bent push rod.
@@MyMoe9 - I have 2011 LTZ, 5.3, 85K KMS. I used the 5th gear thing for the last couple years before just recently buying the Range. Other than higher RPM at HWY speeds, no issues, as long as the trans cooler does its job. I saw no real difference in trans temps. That said, I finally had had enough of not having 6th gear and the pain of manually setting to 5th every time I drove. Should have bough the Range years ago, so happy with the way my truck runs, now it's V8 healthy, not V4 anemic! Truck has 3.42 diff so milage is still very good, no real big difference. Certainly better milage than being in 5th all the time.
@@irishkelly654 just got a range week or so ago. Have it in right now. Working ok I think. Wish there was a good way to tell if it's actually doing what its supposed to do. Couldn't see any lights at first, very dim. Went out the other night after dark and did see lights on it then. Heading back to Maine from Tennessee in a couple wks. See how it goes. Thanks for your reply.
Just ordered one, been wanting to do away with the afm for awhile. Mine doesn’t have the buttons to switch through fuel economy etc. but I can definitely feel it when it goes into v4 and throttle response is ass until you drop a gear.
@@haydenmclendon9968 I haven't bought one yet. I'm merely asking what would your opinion be (since you're a user) on using one long term on a Silverado to disable the afm. If anything might happen to the vehicle if I were to use one long term (months/years).
@nickwebb9937 from my experience it's just luck of the draw with these trucks, I have 100k on mine with no issue however I have a buddy who had to replace his engine 20k in
Been reading through the comments. Have a 22 1500 under warranty still. Sounds like I should do the ob plug in until my warranty runs out then do full delete kit? I assume full dod delete kit will void warranty. Correct me if I’m wrong. Thanks!
woah a tune runs for 500 out there. Thats pricey especially if its a street tune. They street tune trucks in cali for 200. intersting to see prices vary
@@Southized I’m in Houston, there’s still no tune with HP tuners that exists for 200 dollars…emailing a off the shelf file isn’t a tune so the guy talking bout tunes in Cali for trucks for 200 is full of BS
What if I do a dod afm delete like non afm lifters pushrods and non afm cam basically regular afm delete but without tune would this work rather than just tuning it give me advice up in the comments it’s 5.3 gen 4 08 Sierra
Yes! 4 went bad, replaced all on passenger side, then 6 went bad. Come to find out all replaced were the wrong parts. When you remove see if the AFM lifters spring rotates. If so make sure the new 1s do as well.
Hey boss, I just got the same one and my curiosity is that there’s four LED lights on the front but when I’m driving, there’s only three how many of your lights are lit up when you’re driving?
If you watch closely, he has a shot of it working in the white truck and it did look like the 2 on the far left and the farthest one on the right were on. Look at 3:50ish mark. Hope this helps...
@@lmfscrew there is a sensor in the back on top of the frame by where that hidden top bolt to shocks was. You may have knocked it unloose. Click it back together on both sides should get rid of your Christmas tree 🎄
@@Bryant234 not the afm being disabled I’m talking about making the truck lowered definitely disable / dod delete that it is the worst invention ever what it does is it will randomly make you truck start to run on 3 cylinders as a way to save on fuel which is just a no because you will loss power more prone to tear , uses more oil all just to save a little on fuel
Me, personally, not all the time and not on the HWY. However, every now and again I like to use it in the city, I like the higher RPM per gear before shifting, feels like it's a sports car, LOL.
What is really sickening is gm or any manufacturer putting this crap in 70k vehicles.. i get the epa is pushing this garbage but still maddening.. guess I'll by a v6 ford or toyota.. pretty bad from gm retiree
I’d never plug some cheap Chinese programmer into my $45k Chevy!! Iv here to many stories where people have used these Amazon programmers and screwed up or burned out there ECMs or used there remote starts and the throttle pegged and blew up there engine!! Taking a big chance with that thing man!!
@@GLOCKCOPG23 this is the full process you have to get it tuned by someone after but anyone can do the cam and lifter swap its easy just take your time and read all the documentation
How did you come to that conclusion? Some facts would likely be a good thing to interject with such a bold comment? Or are you a hater, simply spewing crap out your a$$?
For those of you that don't want to or can't spend the money to buy one of these, there is a trick. I don't know if it works for the 8 speed trucks, but for the six speed and ten speed trucks, if you put your truck in Manual, and select the second highest gear (5 or 9), it will keep your truck in V8 mode the whole time you're driving. I do this in my 2016, and my buddy does it in his 2021 Silverado 1500. I still am going to buy one of these, but it's a free trick for anyone wanting to try it out!
I have a 2017 Silverado 1500 w/six speed trans when I put it in 5 it stays in full V8 👍🇺🇸
Really? I was putting it in 6 and was still getting v4 on my tahoe. So putting it in 5 should do the trick?@marblebuyer1
@@datboibg21 Yes, it should stay in V8 if you leave it in 5.
Doesn’t work on my 2019 8 speed.
Big Betty’s dash look like it’s ready for Christmas lol
I've had mine close to a year now, and it works great. I've also let the truck sit for as much as 3 or 4 weeks without driving, and it hasn't killed the battery. This is a 2013 Silverado.
I installed one of these on my 2009 Silverado 5.3 247,000 miles today, it works! April 25th
I have 249,000 miles now, and NO problems. The miles per gallon only dropped from 17.1 to 17... not bad!
Update?!!!
@bigreesetv I haven't driven it very far, but, still running just fine! I believe it's still on 249,000 +, I haven't checked it in about three weeks. The thing works!
@bigreesetv it probably is getting closer to 250,000 now, just haven't checked it lately.
How has it been the last 3 months? I have same year silverado. Did this fix the stuttering when downshifting coming to a stop
Bought one of these knock-off disablers a while back for $54 and the little guy actually works great! Haven't seen any problem with it drawing on the battery overnight either, although my Yukon (2012 SLT 4x4) is my daily driver. I know eventually my 200K+ mile 5.3L AFM lifters will fail, but I do believe this will extend its life quite a bit as I'm not getting any lifter tick and not even seeing any oil consumption. Funny how some comment on having to do a DoD/AFM delete to "do it right" like this guy doesn't understand that. SMH
This will not last bro
@@Southized I'd like to ask why? I'm guessing you're referring on using the obd delete option and using it long term?
@@ibggetsemani1206 it will tear up your top end using these dumb little boxes its better to just do a real dod delete and rebuilt the top end.
@@Southizedwhat will happen to your top end if you use the little devices?
@@GLOCKCOPG23 lifters will sieze and you cam will get burned flat and youll have to replace and do a real dod delete
Bought the same one about 3 weeks ago. I love it in my 2017, made a world of difference to me.
No draw backs or issues so far?
I just bought a 2017.
@@shanem4703 No sir. I still believe it was a great buy. Only thing to watch out for that I’ll say is the transmission temp. Go ahead and pick up the dynamic thermostat bypass. Extremely simple install. It will drop your transmission temps 40-60 degrees, and save you thousands of dollars.
@@johnadams3053 I'll certainly look into that as well then. Thank you for the suggestion.
Newest I've ever owned in all my decades until now is a '92 model. So all these newer ones are out of my knowledge range.
@@shanem4703 It’s a superior solutions product. I believe the part number is STL010. It’ll make a huge difference. I already lost one transmission a few years back before I knew about this. Spend $40 now and save $5k later lol. GM really screwed us all with this.
@@johnadams3053which thermostat bypass did you go with? What brand
“If it blows up we won’t kill shorty”. 😂 Big Betty is supposed to be Lorin’s
Then proceeds to plug it in while driving LOL
i was literally looking at getting an afm disabler and saw this video posted "11 minutes ago." I'll take that as a good sign
Bought a range product from American trucks website, the box had scotch tape on it raising my suspicions. Plugged it in thought it was working one day I was checking oil life and found out it wasn’t.🤬 Luckily I still had the boxes, because the return process doesn’t favor the customer. Went to buy one directly from Range @ 230 bucks but before that found this video. Just plugged in the Amazon special today and worked flawlessly! 👍 thanks China 🇨🇳 😅
I agree..BUT if ur not independently wealthy this actually works...I have a 07 avalanche 5.3 two hundred 5 thousand miles...works awesome, mine is a daily driver and I haven't unplugged the module since I put it in..hope this helps.
Are you using the same one in this video
My 21 Custom TrailBoss never got the chip...sooo *V8* all the time 😊👍
: Just ordered one today for my 2010 Avalanche LT i just bought, been having the same issues since i drove it off the lot. Didn’t know if it was normal till i looked the problem up on UA-cam. Can’t wait to get it…Good video & Thanks
I got one of these from Amazon. Not this particular one but a $50 one. I have a 2019 with the 8 speed and DFM and it works great. None of these AFM modules on Amazon say they work on trucks above the 2018 model year. Most do state it will not work with 10 speed transmissions.
Check for the sensor on the rear just above the shock on top of the frame. It is very easy to knock unloose during install of rear shocks ( due to blind spot) click back together and it should get rid of your dash lights.
Man I'm so happy I subscribed for the tundra content a while ago and now having bought a Silverado and wanting the AFM delete, I was wondering if this was a viable option over the range! Thanks for the video!!
My went out it worked for a month just get the range my dash started freaking out with the one he just got and the chip got hot
To fix it right, you have to do a DOD/DFM delete.
I had a buddy go in an turn settings up on my 09 an it never kicked down to v4 an my truck still running strong with 285,000
I agree just did away with AFM on my 2010 Silverado about 7 years ago best investment I made on it
@@MatthewSmith03still has the DOD/DFM lifters which are known to collapse, to do a true delete needs old 5.3 cam and lifters. Your buddy just got lucky
@countryboy6627 guess he did I knw there is a right way was just pointing out that what ever he did worked I traded truck off to gfs dad for the white c4 in my profile pic but so far its still working
@MatthewSmith03 disabling AFM/DFM does help as it tries to stop the process , but the lifters do not get oil lube at various times in the AFM/DFM process and sadly they can collapse , this is usually on high mileage vehicles , and when lifters collapse there is a huge risk the engine suffer major damage and may need a major rebuild ,
Replacing the cam and lifters with regular type will save an engine from that problem , it really is worth the money to do the cam and lifter swap
We ordered a 85 dollar disabler not that one but another nock off..for my 2017 Silverado..has 67000 miles on it... however has the V6 motor...why would they put a 4 cylinder mode in a V6 come on Chevy.. anyways plugged it in what a huge difference..no more in and out yes . annoying..as hell in a V6.. especially pulling a small trailer..ex. with all that said ..with disabler plugged in runs just awesome power aways there now .and the transmission shift's perfect..that was a problem when going in and out of 4 cylinder mode..tranny slamming into gear when it went from 4 cylinder to 6 cylinder..not anymore..the truck performance is great with the unit plugged in..acts more like it should like a older model pick up..ok .love it ..happy with the out come..as for gas mileage the dash is saying 22 mpg..so the ones questioning this it works very well..we do unplug the unit if we dont drive the truck for a few days just in case of battery draw..
Was literally having a conversation with a buddy about this on the way to work tonight. Going to order one for my 2016.
Did you get this ? I’ve got a 14 5.3
My 2011 with 98k jsut dropped the lifters because of AFM so now I’m getting a Yota
Get 5.7 or 4.7 . Rock solid
I just swap out the lifters and cam because of GMC failure to build a motor without future costly repairs. The process to buy the kit and installing the kit was thousands of dollars.. I did notice the after the replacement of lifters and cam, my Chevy 2017 Silverado runs a lot better plus I brought this plug as well so the computer can recognize the changes from the motor to the computer system..
How was it been running since the. Did you do the DOD delete with the cam or just new obs lifters and cam
@@jarektank4415 my truck runs great. I did the new lifters , cam , valley plugs with the chip. I’m about to start rebuilding my transmission as well.
Thanks for the reviews 😃
Buy the kit from Texas Speed and do the real delete, this is nothing more than disabling it. This is a hardware problem not a software problem. Would be a good video for the channel too. Im in the middle of deleting mine right now and i know if i can do it you can, youve done more to your trucks than i have.
If it never cycles, why install the kit? Seems the hardware won't fail if it's not used.
@@1Planenut75 Look it up, they have definitely failed with those little disablers. Only way to be 100% sure is to swap the cam for a non-DOD cam, put in ls7 lifters and block the afm towers. Then get it tuned out of the ecm.
Been using this for about a year. Road trips from IL to FL with no problem! Runs better and stronger. Only issue is gas mileage 😂
What year is your truck? Is this the same one you have
07. Yes… no issues at all
Idk where you have been getting tuning prices but if people I do delete tunes for $250 if I come to you or $200 if they bring it to me on a GEN4 $350 or $300 on a GEN5 and I do a full delete tune for that price so if you ever choose to do a full mechanical delete you will not need a re tune as long as you choose a stock profile camshaft you can completely remove the VLOM plate and you will have no check engine light these little things will throw check engine lights if you do a true delete
Got the same one on my 12' Sierra, no problems, love it.
My fuel economy didn’t change a bit with AFM active or inactive… the droning in V4 with a cat-back exhaust was HORRIBLE though!
Why did GM not use the 4.3L (262 CID) in the PRO 1500 SWB and LWB trucks? I purchased a 1986 C-10 (1500) LWB with the 4.3L (262 CID) with the only option, a 35-gallon aux tank. I was able to drive 1,100 HWY miles between fill-ups. I've been watching UA-cam/reading posts of mechanics stating reoccurring problems with GM's power plants 2.7L (165 CID), 5.3L (323 CID), and 6.2L (403 CID). There are only two solid GM engines, the 4.3L (262 CID) and 6.6L (403 CID). My first used truck was a 1963 I6 270 CID (4.4L) with a 4-speed stick shift LWB that I bought from the original order in 1982. Additionally, I owned a 1988 Chevy S-10 2.5L (153 CID) 2WD SWB. So, until GM gets their act together, I'm considering GMC SIERRA 2500 HD CAB) 6.6L (403 CID) SLE 2WD LWB or Savana 3500 Extended Passenger Van 6.6L (403 CID). The main reasons are: the 6.6L (403 CID) is old-school tech, meaning no auto start-stop; dynamic cylinder deactivation; and either can tow 10,000 lbs trailers. The Savana has a slight edge over the Sierra and carries family members and two Large DOG crates. As a Senior, I require a vehicle with safety features to assist me in driving on blacktop roads in Georgia. So, is it possible to reprogram the AFM/DFM in later Sierra/Silverado trucks to stay in V8 mode all the time?
Thank you for a very informative video!
My husband and I just traded in both of our Suburbans last weekend. They both have the 5.3L engines.
His was a 2016 with 115k miles, and mine a 2018 with 86k miles. None of them had the engine failure. We were very proactive to replace the oil every 3k miles with Mobile One Full Synthetic oil.
The 2016 tranny failed a little over 50k miles, we replaced it with a new Chevy tranny at our expense.
I just ordered a range last week while also just buying a 2015 Silverado with the 5.3 the method I found in the mean time was to put the truck in manual and while still at a stop select gear 5 and the truck will still auto shift and all but only goes up to 5th gear and never goes into v4 mode
Reading your comment, I do the same in my 14 Silverado with the 5.3 v8. Nice not having it constant switch back and forth in standard D. Never had any problems, just wondering if you have? Thanks
@@gregmartin712 nope never had any problems just would like to have my 6th gear for even better fuel economy
How about on the highway ? Keeping it in 5th gear may not be good. Tranny may get warmer n that's not good since the tranny may be the weak link of this truck. I have the 2014 gmc with a 5.3 and do the same thing right now but usually don't go much above 50mph. Highway in regular drive mode. Gonna get one of the disablers but not sure about the China cheapos. Not a very lucky person. I've already have a lifter collapse and a bent push rod.
@@MyMoe9 - I have 2011 LTZ, 5.3, 85K KMS. I used the 5th gear thing for the last couple years before just recently buying the Range. Other than higher RPM at HWY speeds, no issues, as long as the trans cooler does its job. I saw no real difference in trans temps. That said, I finally had had enough of not having 6th gear and the pain of manually setting to 5th every time I drove. Should have bough the Range years ago, so happy with the way my truck runs, now it's V8 healthy, not V4 anemic! Truck has 3.42 diff so milage is still very good, no real big difference. Certainly better milage than being in 5th all the time.
@@irishkelly654 just got a range week or so ago. Have it in right now. Working ok I think. Wish there was a good way to tell if it's actually doing what its supposed to do. Couldn't see any lights at first, very dim. Went out the other night after dark and did see lights on it then. Heading back to Maine from Tennessee in a couple wks. See how it goes. Thanks for your reply.
Just ordered one, been wanting to do away with the afm for awhile. Mine doesn’t have the buttons to switch through fuel economy etc. but I can definitely feel it when it goes into v4 and throttle response is ass until you drop a gear.
Dfm is 2019+ and has all 16 lifters collapsible instead of 8 like afm. 2007-2018
DFM is 2014-19. That’s for all the direct injection engines, AFM is for port injection engines
And yes I know they started the 10 speed trucks in 19 but those are 2019.5 just like they did 2014 and 2014.5 and 2007 and 2007.5
I do have this same one on my 2017 GMC Sierra Denali with the 8 speed and I have to say it works great with no issues.
How about using one of these long term?
@@ibggetsemani1206 what is the time frame you’re referring to?
@@haydenmclendon9968 I haven't bought one yet. I'm merely asking what would your opinion be (since you're a user) on using one long term on a Silverado to disable the afm. If anything might happen to the vehicle if I were to use one long term (months/years).
I bought mine march 20th of last year. So far everything has been great and it continues to keep the truck in v8 mode. I couldn’t recommend it more.
@@ibggetsemani1206 I dont believe anything will cause harm to the engine by using it.
Love the videos!!
Thank ya bruh!🤙🏼
keep up the awsome work
Will this work on the 2021 with 8 speed transmission
I've got a 2019 with the 6 speed. I live up in Gadsden if you want to give it a try.
I've been using it for like 6 month no problem. 1:59
Will this be compatible for a 2020 Camaro ?
Thanks just got a different brand on Amazon for $42
Shorty needs exhaust work now 😅 I think we ready for a vid
Just know with a "disabler" and a tune your lifters can still fail.
That’s true but disabling it decreases the probability of that happening.
No lifter is safe no matter what haha
@nickwebb9937 from my experience it's just luck of the draw with these trucks, I have 100k on mine with no issue however I have a buddy who had to replace his engine 20k in
@@ryanmccombs4360 I definitely agree
Im at 154k & have been praying since day 1 for my lifters not to fail. So far so good😂 16 sierra 5.3
My buddy has the same module in his truck
Need to use calibrated speed and performance in moody al. His tunes are only 200 buck or at least it was. Bidenomics might have screwed that up. Lol
I wonder if I can install this in a Buick Lucerne it has afm I think
Can you use this on a 2024 ?
Been reading through the comments. Have a 22 1500 under warranty still. Sounds like I should do the ob plug in until my warranty runs out then do full delete kit? I assume full dod delete kit will void warranty. Correct me if I’m wrong. Thanks!
A true dod delete replaces your lifters/cam so yes that would definitely void your warranty. This would be your best bet to retain warranty
woah a tune runs for 500 out there. Thats pricey especially if its a street tune. They street tune trucks in cali for 200. intersting to see prices vary
Yeah getting the file is 200 lol but you have to buy the hpTuners shit lol dongle, credits etc…so no bro no 200 dollar tunes
People want to tax cause they kneo who to use hptuners. They try that shit years ago in tx. But now everyone knows its cheap
@@Southized I’m in Houston, there’s still no tune with HP tuners that exists for 200 dollars…emailing a off the shelf file isn’t a tune so the guy talking bout tunes in Cali for trucks for 200 is full of BS
@@Sweetjamesjones520 i know people with unlimited credits on hptuners they use the same files for eveyrbody they are cheap
@@Sweetjamesjones520 i can get ls swap tune for 250. I know somebody with unlimtied credits thats how they do it cheap. They also re use files.
What if I do a dod afm delete like non afm lifters pushrods and non afm cam basically regular afm delete but without tune would this work rather than just tuning it give me advice up in the comments it’s 5.3 gen 4 08 Sierra
Please don't yell at me but if 4&6 cell is dead, (lifters toast) do I need to replace those to use afm delete?
Yes! 4 went bad, replaced all on passenger side, then 6 went bad. Come to find out all replaced were the wrong parts. When you remove see if the AFM lifters spring rotates. If so make sure the new 1s do as well.
Can we get an update brother ?
Hey boss, I just got the same one and my curiosity is that there’s four LED lights on the front but when I’m driving, there’s only three how many of your lights are lit up when you’re driving?
If you watch closely, he has a shot of it working in the white truck and it did look like the 2 on the far left and the farthest one on the right were on. Look at 3:50ish mark. Hope this helps...
Oh cool man I’ll check that out cause that’s exactly what mine is doing 🤙🏼
Thanks bro🤙🏼
@@robertthibodaux6625 - Happy to help, I would say, yours is working as it should! All the best, cheers...
Waiting on tune for shorty
My mom bought that and put it in her suburban and the fuel mileage went up lol
My mom’s suburban is a 18 and it is dfm
Chase fix Betty up. Eliminate those light. My tahoe have 355,000 miles with no dash light. Also put a cam on her too. That would be interested
It’s got some stupid module bad somewhere that disrupts the stabilitrak/abs. Performance goodies eventually for sure, after a trans build lol
@@lmfscrew there is a sensor in the back on top of the frame by where that hidden top bolt to shocks was. You may have knocked it unloose. Click it back together on both sides should get rid of your Christmas tree 🎄
Hate to see a truck ruined like this but nice video keep up the work
how is it ruined?
Hey can you explain why it would ruin the truck?I’ve been looking into maybe getting a Silverado of this year
@@Bryant234 not the afm being disabled I’m talking about making the truck lowered definitely disable / dod delete that it is the worst invention ever what it does is it will randomly make you truck start to run on 3 cylinders as a way to save on fuel which is just a no because you will loss power more prone to tear , uses more oil all just to save a little on fuel
@@Povertycab I’m talking about him lowering a perfectly nice scsb 4wd
@@justind9631 how does that ruin it?
EPA won't like you havig freedom on your vehicle with that defeat device.
Come on man clean up the lights on the Sierra or install some new ones
new ones going in sometime soon 👍🏻
I called texas speed. And ship my ecu out. Cost me 100$
Where has lorin been does she drive big Betty at all
Will the transmission still go in the top gear (6th in my case) with this critter? I am doing the M5 method currently.
Yes
Haha, I just bought this, I have a 15 escalade "i" with a 6 speed. I've been doing M5 forever. I guess we'll see what happens.
Wooo hoo lmfday
Does 06 do this?
Do u drive with the tow mode on
Me, personally, not all the time and not on the HWY. However, every now and again I like to use it in the city, I like the higher RPM per gear before shifting, feels like it's a sports car, LOL.
Does my 2010 chevy tahoe have afm on it
It should but to be sure, call a near by dealer and have your VIN ready. They should be able to tell you.
What if my 2015 dont say v4 or v8 does this mean previous owner fixed this issue?
Mine doesn't say it either. Slightly different package maybe. Mine is a base model.
Should show on your DIC?
@@MyMoe9 Should show on your DIC?
What is really sickening is gm or any manufacturer putting this crap in 70k vehicles.. i get the epa is pushing this garbage but still maddening.. guess I'll by a v6 ford or toyota.. pretty bad from gm retiree
The new Toyotas have plenty of issues. Main bearing problems.
Don’t have them for the new refresh 2023 models with 10 speed tranny
Meant to say, do they have them for 10 speed tranny?
The Pulsar LT works on those.
It works on my 23 Camaro
lol “keeps in”…
your better off getting it tuned out
AMERICA? America is 2 continents 🌎 👈 . All else is 👍
Typical Chevy cluster lit up like a Christmas tree
So what's the difference between putting it in manual on 5? Seems the same to me. Other than you manual do it. Or am I wrong here?
I’d never plug some cheap Chinese programmer into my $45k Chevy!! Iv here to many stories where people have used these Amazon programmers and screwed up or burned out there ECMs or used there remote starts and the throttle pegged and blew up there engine!! Taking a big chance with that thing man!!
Ain't worth 45k now I bet!
@@vicburt6001 prob right i bought it before the big price hike during covid so its prob worth more in todays market!!
This is not good for long term bro just do dod delete i did it on my 08 is perfect dont use the cheap obd2 boxes
How much does the process cost and are “regular mechanics” able to do it? What is the actual process involved? Thanks
@@GLOCKCOPG23 this is the full process you have to get it tuned by someone after but anyone can do the cam and lifter swap its easy just take your time and read all the documentation
@@GLOCKCOPG23 ua-cam.com/video/AF_EqHJElw0/v-deo.htmlsi=NXxjTAFQaFRpIJsJ
I tried to comment the link but it got deleted look on youtube. Dod delete for nnbs trucks and it will be the first video
@@GLOCKCOPG23 posted by boostinwillie 14 minutes
All that box does is prolong the afm/dfm problem.
It actually doesn’t prolong anything, just makes driving better lol
How did you come to that conclusion? Some facts would likely be a good thing to interject with such a bold comment? Or are you a hater, simply spewing crap out your a$$?
I want to know where imsfcrew work at ?
Since he lives on a farm he’s probably a farmer
This is my work @ UA-cam
@@HobbitOfChaoswrong answer
@@HobbitOfChaos - So if he was wearing a Boston Bruins jersey...he'd be a hockey player? LOL, kidding just givin you the gears...
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