The lower pitch knocking sounds like you're low on oil and/or your rods. Nick goes over our new afm/dod delete for the ecotec3 4.3l v6 found in your 2014+ full size trucks, suvs and fleet vehicles Stop afm lifter failures before they happen
AFM Deleted Kit Camshaft Lifters Kit For 2007-2013 Chevy GMC 5.3L V8
To disable afm with a tuner, you’ll need to purchase a compatible device from a reputable brand such as rocket chip’s afm disabler
Installing an afm delete kit is a great way to ensure efficiency when deleting the active fluid management system
You can also use this kit to fix an improperly. Whether you’re replacing failed afm lifters or converting your engine for improved power and oil control, our delete kits include the lifters, trays, plugs, and hardware. When an afm lifter fails to collapse and reactivate properly, it can cause serious engine damage if left unaddressed Due to these concerns, several truck owners look into active fuel.
Permanently fix the 'ticking' lifter noise on your gen 4 ls 5.3l Our sdafmd53 kit includes everything featured in our 'dod/afm 101' tech tip After tearing down the engine we find that we have a locked up afm roller lifter and the camshaft has been severely damaged The decision was made to install an afm dod delete kit to insure that.
Anyone have an estimate to have a shop replace all 16 lifters in a 2013 silverado (i will also be doing an afm delete if i actually go through with this)?.
4 dirt cheap 5.3l parts that stop lifter failure before it starts (all under $40) every silverado afm failure i've seen has these 3 things in common another gm 5.3 ticking noise. Modernmusclextreme.com has put together this hemi engine mds delete lifter kit for those looking to remove this feature.