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ebaugh1990 · 02-10-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Careful with that....... DEFINITELY don't go 2nd hand like I did. I ended up with 3 codes and still have the damned AFM. (DOD, GM stlye)

If you do buy Diablo, go NEW, and definitely update it before you plug it in. And don't expect any help from the hotline if you get in trouble.

If you're gonna do handheld, I'd recommend SCT- heard alot of good things about them.

Does the SCT allow DoD to be turned off?

Revo1 · 02-10-2011, 07:33 PM

My exhaust sounds like this when the AFM kicks in.

Normally it sounds like this.

ebaugh1990 · 02-10-2011, 07:38 PM

sounds sick man

y2k king · 02-10-2011, 07:48 PM

no tap with mine. had the afm tuned out too.

Iggy · 02-10-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by christianmotox

LOL, i tough you meant DoD (Department of Defense)

+1

Revo1 · 02-10-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ebaugh1990

Does the SCT allow DoD to be turned off?

Sure does. Ss I understand it, the SCT allows the user to apply a more specific/thorough tune than the Diablo.

Urthman · 02-10-2011, 08:26 PM

I don't own a Camaro, but I had a G8 GT with the AFM and never had an issue. I'm not sure how similar the setups are...but, I hope this helps.

CAP'N B · 02-10-2011, 08:29 PM

I wonder if you have a problem with AFM lifters you can choose to replace them under warranty at the dealer with non AFM lifters?

*mlee* · 02-10-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CAP'N B

I wonder if you have a problem with AFM lifters you can choose to replace them under warranty at the dealer with non AFM lifters?

Not a chance...

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Sure does. Ss I understand it, the SCT allows the user to apply a more specific/thorough tune than the Diablo.

Not really... Both SCT and Diablo do great engine tunes (ECM)... but only SCT does the Transmission (TCM) tune. And with the Autos this is the BEST part of the tune. With either of these a tuner like Ted Jannetty can buld you a custom tune w/ all the bells and whistles.

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Originally Posted by y2k king

no tap with mine. had the afm tuned out too.

Tuning out AFM doesn't have any affect on the lifter tap... you either have it or you don't

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Originally Posted by ebaugh1990

Def. getting the SCT tune then.

Doesn't the AFM/DOD cause the exhaust to sound really weird if you have an after-market exhaust?

Im trying to find a programmer for my impala LT but no luck so far.

When it switches into 4 cylinder mode you sort of hear a groan noise. You will notice it even with stock exhaust. Then when you add Catback it will be a little more prevelant... now add LT headers and it will drive you nuts, but at that point you are tuning and not worried about warranty anyway.

I used to have mine active in 5th and 6th gear only in Drive and totally off in Sport mode. With any handheld tuner you can turn it all off or all on... but your hometown tuner guy w/ EFI Live or HP Tuners can set each gear independent in both D and S.

russofnj · 02-02-2012, 02:47 AM

Have a 2010 6.2 SS2. i disabled the DOD/AFM with a diablo tuner. No more annoying rumble and much more responsive.

dshep214 · 02-02-2012, 03:34 AM

i had a silverado with the afm and it had lifter problems bad!! thats y there was no chance of me going with the a6. The truck only had 50k miles and been in the shop for warranty on the lifters 6 times. Im done with that crap!

Globemaster · 02-02-2012, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by christianmotox

LOL, i tough you meant DoD (Department of Defense)

Same here first thought was what the

also i have an L99 and no issues here got 17k on my 2010.

rforbes · 02-02-2012, 05:45 AM

I just tuned mine out. No problems!
I was not convinced there was a big difference in fuel mileage anyway.

blackflag · 02-21-2012, 12:37 AM

So is it 100% true that the diablo flash tuner does not void the warranty on the powertrain?

Based on my research, and talking to a couple check mechanics they said Tech II tool the dealership used can detect that the stock tune was changed at some point, even with the "flash technology".

So this must be a complete different process that something like EFI Live or HP Tuners...

Do vendors have any type of guarantee about not voiding the warranty?

I can not stand the AFM making the car bog between 45-55 so bad with the A6, and even seems like it will bog on the interstate and vibrate. I told the dealership I have to either turn it off, or have them order and warranty M6 gears to pick it up a couple 100 RPM hoping it would help.

02-10-2011, 07:33 PM	#16
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	My exhaust sounds like this when the AFM kicks in. Normally it sounds like this. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

02-10-2011, 07:48 PM	#18
y2k king Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 1,705	no tap with mine. had the afm tuned out too. __________________ 10/28/2010 got it

02-10-2011, 08:29 PM	#22
CAP'N B Cajun Mariner Drives: 10 Camaro SS/RS 15 Camaro Z/82 AGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Real Cajun,Golden Meadow, LA. Posts: 673 View My Garage	I wonder if you have a problem with AFM lifters you can choose to replace them under warranty at the dealer with non AFM lifters? __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS Red Jewel VVTLS3/A6 '15Camaro Z/28* Ashen Gray*

02-02-2012, 03:34 AM	#25
dshep214 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ssRS Ls3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,250	i had a silverado with the afm and it had lifter problems bad!! thats y there was no chance of me going with the a6. The truck only had 50k miles and been in the shop for warranty on the lifters 6 times. Im done with that crap! __________________

02-21-2012, 12:37 AM	#28
blackflag Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Posts: 376 View My Garage	So is it 100% true that the diablo flash tuner does not void the warranty on the powertrain? Based on my research, and talking to a couple check mechanics they said Tech II tool the dealership used can detect that the stock tune was changed at some point, even with the "flash technology". So this must be a complete different process that something like EFI Live or HP Tuners... Do vendors have any type of guarantee about not voiding the warranty? I can not stand the AFM making the car bog between 45-55 so bad with the A6, and even seems like it will bog on the interstate and vibrate. I told the dealership I have to either turn it off, or have them order and warranty M6 gears to pick it up a couple 100 RPM hoping it would help. __________________ #1 2012 NMCA/LSX Challenge Series 2012 2SS 45th A6 Thanks to our Sponsors: coldairinductions.com (Cold Air Inductions) loughengines.com (Mike Lough Race Engines) granatellimotorsports.com (Granatelli Motorsports)

02-10-2011, 08:26 PM	#21
Urthman Future Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4dr Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 544 View My Garage	I don't own a Camaro, but I had a G8 GT with the AFM and never had an issue. I'm not sure how similar the setups are...but, I hope this helps.

02-02-2012, 02:47 AM	#24
russofnj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 automatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 6 View My Garage	Have a 2010 6.2 SS2. i disabled the DOD/AFM with a diablo tuner. No more annoying rumble and much more responsive.

02-02-2012, 05:45 AM	#27
rforbes Drives: IOM SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Colony, Texas Posts: 798 View My Garage	I just tuned mine out. No problems! I was not convinced there was a big difference in fuel mileage anyway.

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