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rlcole321

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    Roger Cole
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    2018 Silverado 1500 5.3L

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  1. Camber and toe are the largest wear factor for tires, changing higth, either lowering or raising changes both of those, you need 0 degree camber and 1/16 inch toe for best tire wear, so get a print out of the spec's from the shop doing the alignment. Caster can play a small part in tire wear but not has much but does effect "Toe out in turns".
  2. Wow, what a mess, the AFM also turns off the injectors, but you need to get a HPTuner system (or something) and learn how to use it (alot of YouTube videos are there) cause you will need it!
  3. Why did the last trans fail?, did they flush out the Trans cooler/condenser good? if it was a Torque Converter failure and cooler was not flushed properly, or the new 152 degree trans stat is not working right, that's where I would start.
  4. Theres a lot involved on the Gen V LT (LS) motors when doing a DOD delete. I did that with my 18 'Rado, BTR stage 2 cam with Long tube headers. But before I did that, I got a HPTuner system and learned how to use it. So that said, what stage cam did you use? do you still have stock exhaust?, For me because of the long tubes I had to "Turn Off" the down stream O2 codes (using the HPTuner) because of the headers. So I suggest if you get a HPTuner system and watch a lot of YouTube videos on HPTuners, then you can learn how to reprogram your PCM and set up your fuel system to match your performance level. I had to even swap out my injectors from the L83 to L86 because the stock injectors couldn't keep up with my new power curve. (and also able to use stock Torque Converter)
  5. Sounds like you might have a high pressure fuel issue. GM 4.3L V6 EcoTec3 LV3 Engine Specs, Problems, Reliability, Oil since it is direct injected, it has high pressure fuel pump (HPFP, driven off the cam) so if there is any fuel restrictions from the low side or high side, that might cause the symptoms you are seeing.
  6. Did you do the work or did a shop?, hopefully you did cam AND lifters, I know you can replace the cam without changing the lifters, but Highly not recommended. now if the lifters were changed then the heads had to come off and also the VLOM. the oil sensor is on the VLOM (Vally Lifter Oil Manifold) and it is at the end of the oil circuit, if any "Mod's" were done to the VLOM then there could be an oil pressure loss there which could trigger the low oil problem (I know, it happened to me), but that doesn't explain the trans code. If the lifters were not changed then you could have internal engine damage. Did the oil pressure gauge show low oil pressure also, like below 20 psi?
  7. With the 6L80 trans all you need is a tune to set up your desired shifting points, the HPTuner can set all that up without changing any hardware.
  8. Needs a Battery
  9. then it might be time to add an additional Trans Cooler system.
  10. Sorry, but without much more info it could be many different things!, Codes?
  11. Sure it is the front brakes? It's common for the rear calibers to lock up because they're aluminum
  12. I also suggest cleaning the injector bores very well, I did mine, although they say no lube on the seals, I did put a "Tiny" bit of the 0W20 on them just to barely wet them. I didn't have any issues, just make sure you clean the bores, I used intake cleaner, and a nylon bore brush, then flushed with Brake Cleaner and dry. If for some reason one or more of the Teflon seals are damaged on new injectors (it happened to me) be sure to watch videos on how to install them, very critical!!
  13. Just like when you remove a Tstat from an engine, it may run cooler but if you run it hard you can get into a condition called "Thermal Runaway" where the coolant doesn't stay in the radiator long enough to dissipate the heat properly so you get an overheating condition, the same can happen it your trans, I see you did a thermal bypass for the Trans Tstat, that could be what you are seeing. The new GM Trans Thermal valve has the 152-degree tstat in it which should help meter that trans fluid to keep it cooler. Justn a thought!
  14. Don't forget to flush the cooler lines and Trans Cooler (in the condenser)!
  15. Also make sure you run the recommended 0W-20 oil in it, some people still seem the think "Thats too thin of oil for my vehicle (especially if you live down south)"
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