When you tune out the DPF and remove it can you still have one of the EGT sensors active for monitoring temps? Will one of the stock sensors work if relocated to the EGR delete plate?

Just wondering if I need to have some other way of monitoring EGT's when I take out the DPF, I can always weld a bung into the exhaust if needed to install one but it needs to be monitored by the ECM so the pid comes out the data port. Have an H&S and thinking I'll do a downpipe back exhaust system.

 

Well normally you take one of the RTDs/Pyros/Thermocouples out of the rocket ship and thread it into the block off plate that covers what used to go to the EGR cooler, gas intake. On a Ford you can reuse the same electrical connector as the EGR cooler, gas exhaust sensor, just unplug that and plug the one you added on the block off plate.

 

Any updates?

 

Sort of. So I paid for overnight shipping and Tousley uses UPS. So of course they fly from Minnesota to Illinois(must be their main hub) and it gets delayed due to adverse weather conditions. Should be here tomorrow but the diesel mechanic doesn't work on Saturdays, so I will be truck less until Monday. So I did find out that I'm sure most already know is that the passenger side coolant system(secondary) is MUCH smaller then the drivers side one(primary) which would have been disastrous if I put the wrong coolant in and if it had been dry. I did get to talk to him directly and he told me that again he really tried to get it warranties but he called a few of his buddies at some higher volume dealerships and that Ford would 99 percent of the time deny physical breaks.(Last time the service manager told me this) That was nice to hear because it at least made me feel like they have my best interests in mind. Lastly but not least he said my truck sounded sick!

 

Hope they get you back on the road soon. Sux that you have to wait. This thread has me stoked about getting mine done whenever I finally get time. I've actually considered looking for a shop in my area that will just install my parts for me due to my lack of time, but part of me really wants the satisfaction of doing it myself. I know you're looking forward to unleashing that thing once it's tight!

 

^ It's a fun project to do it yourself.

 

I love wrenching when I have time. I used to do tune-ups and brake jobs for co-workers in the parking lot at my former job, for a 6-pack of Bud-Light, if they purchased the parts - just because I enjoyed doing it and they appreciated not spending money for labor. These days though, I'm working 72 hours a week and have to spend my one day off per week trying to catch up on chores around the house and errands around town (groceries). If my schedule doesn't lighten up soon, I'm not sure if those parts will just hang out on the shelf waiting on me. I REALLY want to do it myself, but I'm also not very patient with these sorts of upgrades when the parts are ready to go. Dang, the dilemma.

 

^ I hear ya!!!

If you lived by me I would say bring if over and we could switch out trucks for the weekend.

I do the same thing. I love to work and help folks for nothing. Just bring me the stuff.

Sorry we aren't closer.

 

The most liberating part was taking the DPF off. It was like a HUGE weight was lifted. I'm telling you, whether or not Ford will ever admit it, they made one hell of a truck that is super delete capable. Now if you wanted to build a powerhouse of a truck and knew you were strained by emissions would you have done it any different? I can't wait to make the video so I can make some good points for everybody who is on the fence about deleting. It sounds dumb but one of the biggest reasons I own Ford is because they didn't take the bailout and all my life I have always been treated well by the dealerships. When I bought my wife's car (2011) one of the first things the dealer did was take us out to dinner. It wasn't a fancy steakhouse but the gesture made me feel how I think all dealerships should treat people. Think about it, you are throwing big money on what essentially is a money pit from a financial point of view. A lot of dealers treat people like they are buying clothes or something that doesn't really impact the life as much as a new vehicle. Sorry for the rant but I am proud to own a Ford regardless of me breaking my injector because of above reasons and the great service they have given me.

 

^ These trucks with a DPF delete and a full exhaust are just rockets.

 

Thank you for the offer to assist. If you are looking for warmer weather and find yourself on the east side of Houston, feel free to stop by. I'll call in sick and buy a six pack.

 

If you can hold off until I get my truck back my video will make the whole process seem a lot easier for you. There aren't many videos that do a good review of how the delete actually goes.

 

I know when I did my Delete I posed some questions, in fact I had a lot of questions.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-and-mods.html

Since then I've added an external ATTA 80R fuel tank, Air bags, Fifth Wheel Hitch and I think a few more mods. I would have to sit down and look at my book for my truck to be exact. If I can help just let me know.

 

Thank you Tofan. I actually spent a little of the company's time tonight searching YouTube for just such a video. I saw Epic's collection and wished he had one on the deletes.

WK15, I've had several of your same questions. After speaking to SPE, the recommendation was to fill the plugs with dielectric grease and zip-tie them to the frame rail. I had thought about going one step further though and cutting the tips out of a pair of heavy chemical gloves and zip tying the fingers over the coated plugs as well. I bought just the delete pipe, but since then I have doubted whether or not I should've gotten a muffler as I actually find that I like things quieter now than in my younger years. I had an '07 Fatboy that I had modded with a big bore kit, HP cams, intake, etc, with V&H Long Shots with no baffles. That thing sounded AWESOME. I traded it on an '11 Ultra Classic Limited, and was amazed at how quiet it was. When it came time to mod that bike, I did my best to find the quietest exhaust that would fit the requirements of my mods.

 

I can tell you the the DPF is HEAVY!!!!!!

I know this because I let it fall on my chest when I popped it off the last rubber hanger. I was not a happy camper.

I would have someone help you with this item.