Guys,

What's the cheapest delete pipe and tuner to ditch the regen function? Not looking for power, just some fuel savings and better oil...

 

only way you can do it is with a tuner. that tells the pcm not to regen any more. without a tuner you are opening yourself to possibly burning up the truck or other damage. h&s xrt pro is reasonably priced and tunes are free. delete pipe is around 140 or so. I do have a used one for sale dpf delete that is.

 

sorry didn't see tuner in your post. my bad

 

To add, are the DPF delete pipes applicable to the stock exhaust. I dont feel like spending $500 on a single exhaust. I rather just delete the dpf and leave the truck looking completely stock.

 

You should be able to find a good deal on a tuner, DPF delete pipe, and CAT delete pipe and it will do what you want with stock exhaust.

1000-2000$ should do it.

 

The absolute cheapest way is to drop the DPF, punch out the insides, remount and install a DPF-R+ to disable the regen function. But, that method means you can't revert back to stock for inspections and/or dealer visits.

 

Also means destroying a $1,500 component that may be worth something on ebay. I'd suggest getting a delete pipe.

 

Does the DPF-R actually reprogram the PCM, or just attempt to fool it?

I've heard of several people running that, but never a solid answer.

 

With the exact same goal in mind I found an edge evolution (used) on Craigs List (300) and bought a DOC/DPF delete pipe on ebay for a little over 200 ( I think). Right now I'm on the road and don't have the pipe installed yet. The Edge is working great as a set of gauges. They evolution is a bit dated and has only a couple canned tunes with no tranny adjustments and I don't think it's suitable for anything but Delete/stock. But if that's what you want then you should be able to find an Edge EVO on Craigs or ebay.

 

I did mine for under $700 for DPF-R PLUS, and FLO PRO cat/dpf delete 4" pipe kit.
I left the sensors in the original components, just unplugged them. The tuner program wants to see sensors, but I was told 330 ohm 1/2 w resistors inserted into sensor plugs would work. Bingo! Just stuck them in and sealed plugs with rtv silicone.
This way you can reverse the entire procedure in a few hours, if compelled by service, resale, or legal reasons.
I saw 20% mileage gains , no dilution, and runs like a scalded dog! No visible smoke unless you nail it, sounds like a 6.0 . I left the factory muffler and cooler tip on so I get the "jet engine whoosh ", but it s not loud enough to draw unwanted attention.