DOD / VVT Delete DIY?

[Campbesl]

Has anyone written a set of DIY instructions for this? I've searched but can't find one. Tons of great information over many threads but I'm hoping for an assembled set of steps to walk me through the project. THANKS!

 

[Marky Dissod]

What cam are you upgrading to, that you want to delete VVT?
Typically doesn't hurt to keep it unless you're going for a 'BIGG' cam.

Engine Half@$$? Yeah, disable and delete that schidt ASAP.

 

[Campbesl]

I'm good with keeping VVT if that's an easier solution. I'm less concerned with performance improvement just want to get rid of DOD and the risk of catastrophic failure.

 

[strutaeng]

Go to the Texas Speed website. They have kits with everything you need. Tons of videos on YouTube showing step by step. Basically, steps to remove cam/heads/lifters with new gaskets and seals.

DOD/AFM/VVT Delete Kit

DOD/AFM/VVT Delete Kit

www.texas-speed.com

Then get a tune, depending on what cam you choose.

 

[Marky Dissod]

I'm good with keeping VVT if that's an easier solution.
I'm less concerned with performance improvement just want to get rid of DOD and the risk of catastrophic failure.

You ARE concerned with performance - everyone is.
Maybe not with the stereotypical criteria of 'performance', but MpGs and emissions are performance too.

That's why I recommend 6.0L, more axle gear, getting tuned, and bigger brakes so damn often, to everyone.

ANYWAY

Variable Cam Timing does not fail anywhere near as often as Engine Half@$$.
Even when VCT does fail, it almost never fails anywhere near 'catastrophically'.
It usually fails like ABS - it basically disables itself, and you just don't have VCT, like your dad's V8.