Tuned off my AFM, couldn't be happier! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Kman 2011 ss · 10-04-2011, 04:52 PM

Tuned out my afm last night & I couldn't be happier. I was absolutely miserable every time I felt it switch back & forth between 8 & 4. I was actually driving my wifes LS more than my own car but now thats over with.
Ten minutes of my time & the car is a joy to drive. The way is was meant to be. No more fu*king AFM!!! I know chevy made it like that to beat the gas guzzler tax & put a better avg. fuel economy on the sticker but if I wanted a 4 cylinder I would have bought one.

SSSugar · 10-04-2011, 04:54 PM

More info on how you did this????

joeysSS · 10-04-2011, 04:55 PM

What will that do to your MPG? I wouldn't mind doing it myself but liking my 19 I'm getting now.

boltmark · 10-04-2011, 04:59 PM

I tuned mine out over one year ago with a Diablo tuner and I'm still averaging 19 MPG around town.

11SGM2SSRS · 10-04-2011, 05:04 PM

Good friend of mine in my Camaro club has a 2010 2SS auto. He could not stand the AFM so he tuned it out and now says he is much happier with the car.

Kman 2011 ss · 10-04-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Cool Z

More info on how you did this????

I used the Diablo Predator tuner, simple step by step took ten minutes.

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What will that do to your MPG?

I'm positive my mpg will suffer some but thats not a concern if it was I would have bought a 6 cylinder LS.

Maker · 10-04-2011, 07:43 PM

does it void the warranty?

myold88 · 10-04-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Maker

does it void the warranty?

Your power train warranty is toast.
Funny, I've never felt the AFM- Never even with my Solo aftermarket exhaust.

Raptor626 · 10-04-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

Your power train warranty is toast.
Funny, I've never felt the AFM- Never even with my Solo aftermarker exhaust.

How do you not feel it? It's an irritating drone, how does one miss that? Unless of course it's all highway driving. Must be driving like a real grandpa not to hear it. All 8 are pumping when I'm on the highway.

daveagogo1 · 10-04-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor626

How do you not feel it? It's an irritating drone, how does one miss that? Unless of course it's all highway driving. Must be driving like a real grandpa not to hear it. All 8 are pumping when I'm on the highway.

Because if he is using solo with J pipes there is no drone on the L99.

squat · 10-04-2011, 09:31 PM

I've owned many Hemi vehicles that do this also and I could never tell when it was on or off. You guys must have super sensitive ears.

daveagogo1 · 10-04-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by squat

I've owned many Hemi vehicles that do this also and I could never tell when it was on or off. You guys must have super sensitive ears.

You hear it in the exhaust note on these cars. You can easily tell when it kicks on. It actually sounds better at low speed when it kicks on i think.

5thGenOwner · 10-04-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by daveagogo1

You hear it in the exhaust note on these cars. You can easily tell when it kicks on. It actually sounds better at low speed when it kicks on i think.

Better?

I'm holding off tuning out my AFM... It doesn't bother me enough to scrap my warranty. It is annoying, whether kicking on or off I can hear & feel it, but I would say if I handed my keys to the 'Average Joe', he wouldn't notice it unless I told him about it.

daveagogo1 · 10-04-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 5thGenOwner

Better?

I'm holding off tuning out my AFM... It doesn't bother me enough to scrap my warranty. It is annoying, whether kicking on or off I can hear & feel it, but I would say if I handed my keys to the 'Average Joe', he wouldn't notice it unless I told him about it.

Yes better. Stock exhaust at low speed has pretty much about ZERO noise to be heard with windows up. At least when it kicks in you can hear it a bit. It's also a deeper note. By this i mean better. Every person who has ever heard it in my ride thought so as well.

10-04-2011, 04:52 PM	#1
Kman 2011 ss Drives: '04vette- '11-1SS '11-1LS(wifes) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 164	Tuned off my AFM, couldn't be happier! Tuned out my afm last night & I couldn't be happier. I was absolutely miserable every time I felt it switch back & forth between 8 & 4. I was actually driving my wifes LS more than my own car but now thats over with. Ten minutes of my time & the car is a joy to drive. The way is was meant to be. No more fuking AFM!!! I know chevy made it like that to beat the gas guzzler tax & put a better avg. fuel economy on the sticker but if I wanted a 4 cylinder I would have bought one. __________________ Magnaflow catback - CAI - Foose Legend rims*

10-04-2011, 04:54 PM	#2
SSSugar American Muscle Car Club Drives: '11 2SS/RS Summit White/IOM stripes Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 399 View My Garage	More info on how you did this???? __________________ *Current Toys:* *1969 VW Beetle Convertible (Ruby), Red w/ white top, EMPI black 8-spoke wheels,* *License Plate: Bug Eyes* *1972 Camaro Z-28 (Baby), Haul Ass Orange w/black stripes, 350 crate motor, black powder coated wheels* *License Plate: 2Cool Z* *2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (Spice), Inferno Orange Metallic w/painted Summit White rally stripes, LS3 6-speed (HIS)* *License Plate: 2Cool SS* *2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (Sugar), Summit White w/ painted Inferno Orange Metallic rally stripes, Inferno Orange interior, L99 automatic (HERS)* *License Plate: 1Kool SS*

10-04-2011, 04:55 PM	#3
joeysSS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 328	What will that do to your MPG? I wouldn't mind doing it myself but liking my 19 I'm getting now. __________________

10-04-2011, 05:04 PM	#5
11SGM2SSRS Drives: 2011 SGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Elk River MN Posts: 153	Good friend of mine in my Camaro club has a 2010 2SS auto. He could not stand the AFM so he tuned it out and now says he is much happier with the car. __________________ "It ain't bragging if you can back it up"

10-04-2011, 09:31 PM	#11
squat Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MN Posts: 1,070	I've owned many Hemi vehicles that do this also and I could never tell when it was on or off. You guys must have super sensitive ears. __________________ 2011 Dodge Charger

10-04-2011, 04:59 PM	#4
boltmark Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2 SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: il Posts: 1,275	I tuned mine out over one year ago with a Diablo tuner and I'm still averaging 19 MPG around town.

10-04-2011, 07:43 PM	#7
Maker Nice to meet you. Drives: '11 Black 1SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 189	does it void the warranty?

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