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Customer’s Legal Responsibilities: I, the customer, assume full responsibility for all legal obligations and liabilities associated with the use of the engine in regard to emission standards and regulations.
Fraser Engines offers the 5.3L Delete Engine for 2019 – PRESENT GM vehicles, providing a reliable solution to address common Active Fuel Management (AFM) issues. By removing the AFM system, this remanufactured engine eliminates problems such as excessive oil consumption, lifter failure, and uneven performance, which are prevalent in these model years.
Key Benefits Include:
Improved Reliability: Removing AFM eliminates lifter failures and extends engine life.
Reduced Oil Consumption: Engine design enhancements ensure tighter piston ring sealing and consistent oil control.
Enhanced Performance: Without AFM limitations, enjoy smoother operation and full-time power delivery.
Simplified Maintenance: Fewer complex components mean easier, cost-effective maintenance.
Fraser’s 5.3L Delete Engine is precision-built to better-than-OEM standards, ensuring long-term durability, performance, and peace of mind. Perfect for those seeking a dependable upgrade for their GM truck or SUV.
Power. Reliability. Fraser Advantage.
Re-machined Engine Block
New Updated Timing Components
Updated NON AFM Camshaft
New Piston Rings
New Main Bearings
New Rod Bearings
New OEM Camshaft Actuator
New & Improved Roller Lifter Retainers
New OEM Head Bolts
16 Hydraulic Roller Lifters (Non AFM)
Cam Sensor
Pickup Tube
Oil Pump Solenoid Sensor
Oil Pump Sensor & Cam Wire Harness
Actuator Magnet
New Updated Pistons
New Updated Level II Lifters (TSB Updates from 2018)
Connecting Rods
Remanufactured Cylinder Heads (TSB Updates From 2020)
Updated Oil Pump
Timing Cover
Rear Main Cover
AFM Delete Tuner
This engine is built back to original OEM specifications.Our journey begins with a thorough visual inspection of each engine block for casting defects. We meticulously disassemble the components, inspecting each part for damage and identifying the cause of failure. We remove oil and water passage plugs to guarantee optimal results during thermal cleaning. We select only premium castings for our marine blocks, insisting on replacements in all salt-water applications. For high-performance engines, we utilize premium cores, never employing repaired castings or sleeved blocks, preserving the authenticity of your classic car’s original block casting with our skilled technicians’ craftsmanship.
We elevate engine parts to a new level of clean with our thermal cleaning system. This process evenly distributes heat throughout the chamber, avoiding overheating or warping. Components are heated in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere, decomposing combustible hydrocarbons and leaving parts dry. We use the Ace RKE 230 oven exclusively for cast iron blocks, ensuring ash residue is effortlessly removed in the subsequent stainless steel shot blasting phase.
Our shot-blasting method employs stainless steel shot to remove surface contamination like rust, creating a smoother finish. This step is vital for detecting surface and subsurface defects during quality inspection. The peening process imparts compression strength to the metal, preparing it for a preliminary defect inspection.
We use magnetic particle inspection to detect cracks and imperfections in ferrous engine parts, ensuring the highest quality for our cast iron blocks. Before proceeding to aluminum blocks, we explain their specific cleaning, testing, and defect checking processes.
Aluminum engine blocks first encounter our AXE SW20 OS spray cleaning system, which removes all foreign material with its powerful spraying action and multi-integrated nozzles. This step is crucial for a thorough inspection.
We use ultrasonic cleaning for aluminum blocks, known as the benchmark in cleanliness. This method reaches inaccessible areas, breaking the bonds that hold small particles to surfaces. Post-cleaning, the block undergoes pressure testing.
We employ the Delta Pressure tester to double-check for pinholes after magnafluxing and dye testing, ensuring the integrity of all castings used in our products.
After a complete visual inspection, we repair minor casting defects, remove broken bolts, tap threads, and perform gasket surface repairs to minimize stock removal.
We use the RMC CNC V40 enclosed machining center for precise and versatile machining. This computerized machine measures and levels blocks, measures deck heights & cylinder bore sizes, eliminating operator error. Our machine determines Ra finish based on block type and gasket used, utilizing CBN cutters and checking surface finish with the Mitutoyo SJ-301.
The Sunnen LBB-1600 Hone, measuring accuracy within .0001″, is our choice for precision rod reconditioning and pin fitting, ensuring honed bores equal to or better than new rods. High-performance engines are fitted with ARP high-strength bolts and nuts prior to this step.
We are the first to use Rottler’s newest cylinder honing machine, ensuring the most accurate honing with cylinders finishing within .0001″ roundness and straightness. This machine continuously analyzes and corrects the bore, maintaining evolving engine designs’ critical oil clearances and machining tolerances.
After precise machining, our blocks undergo a second high-pressure wash cycle, ensuring absolute cleanliness for final assembly.
We ultrasonically clean all parts prior to assembly, ensuring the ultimate cleanliness level. This method reaches every surface and internal area, providing the cleaning force required for the most stringent standards.
Each assembler at Fraser Engines conducts a thorough visual inspection and measures parts for proper size. We fit blocks with new cam bearings, oil restrictors, relief valves, new water and oil plugs, and more. Cylinder heads are installed with new bolts and gaskets, and each cylinder’s seal integrity is checked. The final inspection by our assembly manager ensures the highest quality for your remanufactured engine.
Fraser Engines is committed to delivering engines of exceptional quality and performance. Our rigorous, detailed remanufacturing process ensures every engine we deliver meets our high standards and exceeds your expectations.
At Fraser Engines, we embrace cutting-edge technology to ensure that every engine we remanufacture meets the highest standards of quality and performance. A cornerstone of our state-of-the-art machinery is the ACF200 Cylinder Boring-Resurfacing Machine. This sophisticated equipment plays a pivotal role in our engine rebuilding process, allowing us to deliver products that consistently exceed expectations.
The ACF200 is renowned for its precision and versatility. Our skilled technicians utilize this machine’s advanced capabilities to perform intricate machining tasks with unmatched accuracy.
Incorporating the ACF200 into our remanufacturing process allows us to offer several distinct advantages:
Meticulous Cylinder Machining: Each engine’s cylinders are bored and honed to exact dimensions, ensuring optimal fit and function. This meticulous attention to detail is crucial for the engine’s performance and the vehicle’s overall efficiency.
Flawless Surface Finishing: Proper head gasket sealing is paramount in engine rebuilding. The ACF200 enables us to resurface engine blocks and cylinder heads to precise specifications, ensuring a perfect seal and reliable performance.
Assured Quality and Performance: With the ACF200’s precision, every engine remanufactured at Fraser Engines is a testament to our commitment to quality. We don’t just rebuild engines; we enhance them, setting new benchmarks for performance and reliability in the remanufacturing industry.
At Fraser Engines, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of remanufacturing innovation, and our CNC Crankshaft Grinder stands as a testament to this commitment. As a leading remanufacturer, we boast the utilization of CNC Crank Grinders, a technology that sets us apart and reinforces our position as an industry pioneer in the United States.
Our CNC Crankshaft Grinder represents the pinnacle of modern engineering, bringing the precision of fully automated production processes, typically exclusive to OEM plants, into our remanufacturing workflow.
One-Chucking Complete Grinding: Designed for efficiency and excellence, the CNC Crankshaft Grinder performs complete grinding of crankshafts in a single chucking. This advanced approach ensures consistency and precision throughout the entire process.
Unmatched Precision and Quality: The machine’s capabilities extend far beyond the current industry standards, offering:
At Fraser Engines, we’re committed to innovation and excellence in every facet of our remanufacturing process. Our continuous pursuit of improvement and our investment in the latest technologies underscore this commitment. A shining example of our forward-thinking approach is the integration of state-of-the-art flame spray technology into our operations.
Recently, Fraser Engines has taken a significant leap forward by incorporating the latest flame spray machine into our remanufacturing facilities. Installed and fully operational since 2016, this technology marks a new era in our production capabilities.
Setting New Standards in Finish Quality: The flame spray machine elevates our ability to meet and exceed the finish requirements for engine block cylinder bores. With this technology, Fraser Engines effortlessly surpasses the industry benchmarks for remanufacturing current model year engines.
Unparalleled Precision and Durability: Flame spray technology allows us to apply coatings with unmatched precision and uniformity, ensuring each engine block’s durability and performance are maximized. This process not only enhances the quality of the finished product but also extends the lifespan of the engines we remanufacture.
A DOD (Displacement on Demand), also known as Active Fuel Management (AFM) in General Motors’ vehicles, is a technology designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions by deactivating a portion of the engine’s cylinders under certain driving conditions, typically during light load situations. However, some vehicle owners and technicians prefer to delete or disable this feature for various reasons. This process is referred to as a DOD Delete or AFM Delete. Here’s a comprehensive overview:
What is a DOD Delete?
Components Involved in a DOD Delete:
Common Reasons for DOD Delete:
Increased Reliability: Earlier models with DOD/AFM were particularly prone to issues such as lifter failures or excessive oil consumption. Removing the system can lead to a more reliable engine lifespan.
Consistent Performance: Drivers can enjoy the consistent power and torque of a full V8 engine without the transition between different modes, which can sometimes be felt as slight hesitation or roughness.
Oil Consumption: Some DOD/AFM-equipped engines are known to consume more oil, especially when the system is engaging and disengaging. A DOD Delete can mitigate this issue.
Sound: Enthusiasts often prefer the sound of a full V8 engine over one with active cylinder deactivation.
Customization and Control: A DOD Delete gives more control back to the driver and mechanic, allowing for more traditional diagnostics and tuning.
The 5.3L V8 engine was a prominent powerplant in various GM vehicles from 2007 to 2009. Fraser Engines’ remanufactured 5.3L Delete Engine is compatible with the following models:
Use conventional or break-in oil (non-synthetic) for the first 600 miles of operation. Do not drive for long periods at any single speed, always vary your speed. Do not tow a trailer or put other heavy loads on the vehicle. Check the engine oil and coolant levels daily.
At 600 Miles change the engine oil and filter using conventional (non-synthetic) oil. Check fuel and ignition settings; adjust valves (where applicable).
