Disabling AFM
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Aug 30, 2018, 12:36 PM
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '16-'17-'18
I'm not a fan of plug in bullshit. Get it tuned. Only costs 2 HP Tuners credits ($100). Plus while they have your car you can get your transmission tuned so it bang shifts earlier (another 2 credits which also unlocks the ECU that controls throttle response so you can get that programmed to 1:1). And if you want to get the car properly tuned later you already have the proper ECUs unlocked so it's just dyno time after that.
Burning Brakes
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There are a few reasons:
- Many people find the four-cylinder sound annoying if their vehicle is equipped with a louder aftermarket exhaust.
- Some drivers want V8 power under their foot at all times.
- AFM lifters have a history of failing and oil consumption can be a problem.
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Le Mans Master
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I highly recommend the Range Disabler. I started using it when I had about 37,000 miles on mine as a precaution. I never have had any drive train issues, but not taking any chances. I have a little over 75,000 on the car now. I never really noticed any difference in gas mileage. We're on the road most of the time and I was getting (city and highway) 25.9 per gallon and am getting the same mileage with the Range. And with the new Range Disabler you can leave it inserted all the time without fear of battery drain. Initially when that product was first introduced you would have to unplug it if you were not going to use the car for more than a few days. Not so now.
And buy it from the company that manufactures it. You'll have the latest firmware.
And buy it from the company that manufactures it. You'll have the latest firmware.
Last edited by joemessman; Aug 30, 2018 at 04:02 AM.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '16-'17-'18
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I'm not a fan of plug in bullshit. Get it tuned. Only costs 2 HP Tuners credits ($100). Plus while they have your car you can get your transmission tuned so it bang shifts earlier (another 2 credits which also unlocks the ECU that controls throttle response so you can get that programmed to 1:1). And if you want to get the car properly tuned later you already have the proper ECUs unlocked so it's just dyno time after that.
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From: I live my life by 2 rules. 1) Never share everything you know. 2)
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '16-'17-'18
I'm not a fan of plug in bullshit. Get it tuned. Only costs 2 HP Tuners credits ($100). Plus while they have your car you can get your transmission tuned so it bang shifts earlier (another 2 credits which also unlocks the ECU that controls throttle response so you can get that programmed to 1:1). And if you want to get the car properly tuned later you already have the proper ECUs unlocked so it's just dyno time after that.
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From: Down south in Dixie
I highly recommend the Range Disabler. I started using it when I had about 37,000 miles on mine as a precaution. I never have had any drive train issues, but not taking any chances. I have a little over 75,000 on the car now. I never really noticed any difference in gas mileage. We're on the road most of the time and I was getting (city and highway) 25.9 per gallon and am getting the same mileage with the Range. And with the new Range Disabler you can leave it inserted all the time without fear of battery drain. Initially when that product was first introduced you would have to unplug it if you were not going to use the car for more than a few days. Not so now.
And buy it from the company that manufactures it. You'll have the latest firmware.
And buy it from the company that manufactures it. You'll have the latest firmware.
Mine feels like a completely different car with the Range. Runs, and shifts much smoother. Like Joe, I haven't noticed much difference in the mpg's. And, the Range will not void your warranty like an engine tune.
Last edited by Rebel Yell; Aug 30, 2018 at 01:05 PM.
