AFM disabling - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

parkfam · 01-14-2014, 10:29 PM

GM is recalling silverados for overheating. Seems the on board computer is not shutting down the cylinders as designed thus causing the overheating and potential fire possibilities. Just curious if purchasing and installing a RANGE AFM disabling device, might possibly cause the same result. Has anyone currently running a RANGE, experience similar overheating?

JCunningham · 01-14-2014, 10:31 PM

your not going to get overheating from turning the system off. It will just run on all 8 like it should.

PalmerGA · 01-14-2014, 10:35 PM

Been running almost exclusively with the Range active for around 7,000 miles now with no trouble whatsoever.

Apex Motorsports · 01-15-2014, 06:20 AM

The effected Silverados (4.3l V6 and 5.3l V8, 6.2l V8 not included) have engine software errors that could cause exhaust components to overheat when idling leading to fire. There is no reason to connect it to the Camaro or the Range AFM delete module.

01-14-2014, 10:29 PM	#1
parkfam Drives: 2013 Camaro 2 SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: syracuse, new york Posts: 21 View My Garage	AFM disabling GM is recalling silverados for overheating. Seems the on board computer is not shutting down the cylinders as designed thus causing the overheating and potential fire possibilities. Just curious if purchasing and installing a RANGE AFM disabling device, might possibly cause the same result. Has anyone currently running a RANGE, experience similar overheating?

01-14-2014, 10:31 PM	#2
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	your not going to get overheating from turning the system off. It will just run on all 8 like it should. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

01-14-2014, 10:35 PM	#3
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Been running almost exclusively with the Range active for around 7,000 miles now with no trouble whatsoever. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

01-15-2014, 06:20 AM	#4
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	The effected Silverados (4.3l V6 and 5.3l V8, 6.2l V8 not included) have engine software errors that could cause exhaust components to overheat when idling leading to fire. There is no reason to connect it to the Camaro or the Range AFM delete module.