Thanks for the reply IamDub. I watched the video and it was great info. I am currently shopping an AFM DOD delete rebuild kit but cant find an exact one for my non vvt 5.3l. I will be locating a local mechanic to do the labor.
Anyone have a link for a afm dod kit with cam non vvt 5.3l or a great parts list to go off for rebuild?
Would I need the afm disable tuner also with the delete kit?
I cant post the link of the kit I found to confirm with you guys it is ideal.
AFM DOD Delete Kit with Choppy Idle Camshaft for 2007-2009 5.3L Chevrolet GMC Truck SUV
by ams racing
The problem with budget kits is you don't know what lifters you're getting. IIRC, there have been two cases just on this forum within the past year where someone bought one of these budget kits (I think one of them was from AMS Racing) and had lifter failure very soon after. The lifters are the most critical component in the delete. If there's a lifter failure, it requires removal of the heads to replace, which will cost you not only the cost of replacement lifter(s), but also another set of head gaskets, exhaust gaskets, head bolts, coolant, etc. It's definitely worth it to spend the money on quality lifters. I'd stick to GM (ACDelco or Delphi). Just confirm that they are genuine and not knock-offs. Advertisement wording is tricky.
Also, that kit would require a custom tune, adding to the cost. If you're not after more power, you can get an L33 cam and the only tuning you'll need is to have AFM disabled, which can be done for about $65. When the delete is finished, you'll be ready to roll. You can get send your PCM off to have AFM disabled now and just drive as normal, but without AFM operating. This will buy you time to collect your parts or kit or whatever you decide to do rather than rush to make a decision to stay ahead of a possibly pending failure.
If you do wanna upgrade the cam for power, you're gonna need a custom tune. You can find a tuner, pay them to license your vehicle and tune it to shut AFM off, have the delete performed, then have the tuner tune for the cam. Or, you may have a performance shop do the delete and tune all in-house to simplify the process. It depends on what's available in your area.
