Range Device AFM - exhaust note !
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Range Device AFM - exhaust note !
Question: I have a 2019 Stingray LT2 that I just bought back in September 2019. I currently have 1,750 miles on the car and after reading all the posts about the shuttering, etc... I bought the Range AFM DISABLER - so my question is if it’s installed and it keeps it in V8 all the time will the “exhaust valves” still be open ALL THE TIME ? That’s what I would actually prefer !!! Also, I’ve configured the settings to have the sound in track mode and the steering in sport mode and always drive in sport !!!
Thank you... Steve
Thank you... Steve
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The Range device has no effect on the exhaust valves.
There is a fuse you can pull if you want the valves open all the time. A quick search should reveal the correct fuse for your year car.
There is a fuse you can pull if you want the valves open all the time. A quick search should reveal the correct fuse for your year car.
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The Range Device keeps the car from going into V4 mode.
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My understanding is that the exhaust afm valves purpose is to close to some degree in V4 mode to increase back pressure. Since the Range device prevents V4 mode, the afm valves should remain open at all times? If so, there would be no need to pull exhaust fuse. Just asking.
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My understanding is that the exhaust afm valves purpose is to close to some degree in V4 mode to increase back pressure. Since the Range device prevents V4 mode, the afm valves should remain open at all times? If so, there would be no need to pull exhaust fuse. Just asking.
You are correct that the AFM valves are directly in response to the V4 mode. You do not pull the AFM fuses.
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Thanks all for your input - I really appreciate the help !! Since the other day I've installed the Range AFM Disabler and I'm good to go - NO issues at all and seems to be a "smoother" ride during shifts.