BASIC AFM Delete
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BASIC AFM Delete Looking to delete AFM in an LC9 for turbo use. Already have MLS head gaskets and head studs. Who sells a basic AFM delete kit so I don't have to pay for these items again?
Also, is keeping the high-volume pump a good idea to help feed the turbo? Or still replace with regular pump?
Also, is keeping the high-volume pump a good idea to help feed the turbo? Or still replace with regular pump?
If you going to delete DOD and your motor is apart just go ahead and tap the towers in the Valley by using a 3/8-16 tap, this fits the existing holes without having to drill, then use 3/8s set screws with some pipe thread sealant to block level and never worry about oil pressure loss from the towers and it lets you use whatever valley cover you want. All of this can be done for very little money and set screws are available at your local hardware store.
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Looking to delete AFM in an LC9 for turbo use. Already have MLS head gaskets and head studs. Who sells a basic AFM delete kit so I don't have to pay for these items again?
Also, is keeping the high-volume pump a good idea to help feed the turbo? Or still replace with regular pump?
Also, is keeping the high-volume pump a good idea to help feed the turbo? Or still replace with regular pump?
If you already have the gaskets, all you need then is lifters, lifter tray, valley cover and camshaft. You can source the valley cover from a gen 3 if you tap the towers and use set screws to close them off. I haven't been able to find a kit with only those items so you may have to piece it together. Summit does have lifter/tray kit but all the DOD kits have the gaskets with them.
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LS7 spec lifters with LS2 trays SUM-HTLSKIT. Valley cover for use with PCV NAL-12570471.Valley cover without PCV NAL-12598832.
If you already have the gaskets, all you need then is lifters, lifter tray, valley cover and camshaft. You can source the valley cover from a gen 3 if you tap the towers and use set screws to close them off. I haven't been able to find a kit with only those items so you may have to piece it together. Summit does have lifter/tray kit but all the DOD kits have the gaskets with them.
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I like using the DoD pumps personally. Its like a free upgrade. You shouldn't run the oil pan from a DoD engine without removing the bypass, as it keeps oil pressure from going over a certain PSI.