Removing "Active Fuel Management" on '13 Tahoe LTZ
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Removing "Active Fuel Management" on '13 Tahoe LTZ
Hey guys, I'm new here. Got a 2013 Tahoe LTZ and I'm looking to get rid of the Active Fuel Management on it. I traded in my '07 Tahoe LTZ towards the '13 and I was used to being able to push the pedal down and actually go somewhere instead of waiting for the other 4 cylinders to fire back up.
What's the best way to get rid of it? Get a tuner? Get a chip? What brand of tuner is good for GM vehicles? Who's a good email tuner for GM vehicles?
Sorry if the questions are noobish but I'm a lifelong Ford guy. I currently have a 2012 Mustang GT that is modded to hell and back (with SCT X3 tuner) but a buddy of mine told me that tuning GM vehicles is completely different and that I just needed to join a forum to get info before purchasing anything.
What's the best way to get rid of it? Get a tuner? Get a chip? What brand of tuner is good for GM vehicles? Who's a good email tuner for GM vehicles?
Sorry if the questions are noobish but I'm a lifelong Ford guy. I currently have a 2012 Mustang GT that is modded to hell and back (with SCT X3 tuner) but a buddy of mine told me that tuning GM vehicles is completely different and that I just needed to join a forum to get info before purchasing anything.
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Welcome to the forum.
The reason it's sluggish off the line is because of Torque Management, not AFM. AFM switches from 4 to 8 in milliseconds. Torque Management is what protects the drive train and allows for a 5/100K warranty. Now somebody like Blackbear Performance can reduce TM w/ a tune. From what I've read, that's better than any of the others like Superchips or Edge, etc. Check out his website and/or give him a call.
The reason it's sluggish off the line is because of Torque Management, not AFM. AFM switches from 4 to 8 in milliseconds. Torque Management is what protects the drive train and allows for a 5/100K warranty. Now somebody like Blackbear Performance can reduce TM w/ a tune. From what I've read, that's better than any of the others like Superchips or Edge, etc. Check out his website and/or give him a call.
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Nick,
Welcome to the forum. You may want to contact Range Technology and discuss options with them. They have a product that will force the AFM to be on most of the time (Up to 90%). It plugs into the ODB II port.
It may provide you with what you are looking for.
Welcome to the forum. You may want to contact Range Technology and discuss options with them. They have a product that will force the AFM to be on most of the time (Up to 90%). It plugs into the ODB II port.
It may provide you with what you are looking for.
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I really don't believe the issue lies with AFM.
It's the computer not letting you beat up on the transmission.
Same thing I had to get used to in 2012 Wrangler I just got. Usually i can slow to 5-10 MPH and slide it into reverse... Nope. have to be crawling or STOPPED before it will let you put it in R.
pain, but i understand why they did it.
It's the computer not letting you beat up on the transmission.
Same thing I had to get used to in 2012 Wrangler I just got. Usually i can slow to 5-10 MPH and slide it into reverse... Nope. have to be crawling or STOPPED before it will let you put it in R.
pain, but i understand why they did it.
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