Stealth EGR delete??
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Stealth EGR delete??
I hate to ask this, but I have been reading threads for hours until crosseyed. I am planning on doing a stealth egr delete on a 2006 6.0. What is the proper procedure? Is there a scoop in Y pipe that needs to be eliminated? Am I going to see a CEL? Am I going to need a tuner to clear CEL and codes?
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I just put freeze plugs in there and blocked the holes. I have an 07, so even though I left mine plugged in and laying in the valley, I have a check engine light on. Yes, you will need a tuner to turn the light off.
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Can i ask why you would want to take a chance on the plugs blowing(aka burning) out down the road? The only way I would do a stealth delete is if I had solid stainless steel plugs pressed in and tig welded.
This is the only way to go IMHO!
IPR EGR GEN2 Delete Kit with Up Pipe & Gaskets for all 2005-2007 Ford Powerstroke 6.0 will fit F250, F350, F450
This is the only way to go IMHO!
IPR EGR GEN2 Delete Kit with Up Pipe & Gaskets for all 2005-2007 Ford Powerstroke 6.0 will fit F250, F350, F450
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You may or may not have a CEL after the delete. Guaranteed CEL if the PCM has been updated since 2009.
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I would recommend both sides. I am curious why Josh says the exhaust is more important? If the cooler does leak wouldn't you want it leak to the exhaust side rather than the intake side? Well then i guess your feeding it to the turbo so niether side is good to leave unplugged.
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Stealth EGR delete??
I woiks recommend both sides. I am curious why Josh days the exhaust is more important? If the cooler does leak wouldn't you want it leak to the exhaust side rather than the intake side? Well then i guess your feeding it to the turbo so niether side is good to leave unplugged.
If you aren't going to put a delete kit in, weld up both sides of the cooler.
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I woiks recommend both sides. I am curious why Josh days the exhaust is more important? If the cooler does leak wouldn't you want it leak to the exhaust side rather than the intake side? Well then i guess your feeding it to the turbo so niether side is good to leave unplugged.
Or to put it another way, use a 1/4" thick plug on the exhaust end and an 1/8" thick plug on the intake side.
Etc Etc......
I usually use 1/4" thick plugs for both ends, sometimes 3/8" thick if available.
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