EGR delete methods.
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Can someone talk me into a delete kit over welding the ends on my existing cooler? I'm kinda failing to see the benefit because once I block the exhaust, all the heat and stress associated with the EGR is...deleted, the whole unit still looks stock, and nothing should do anything to affect the valve/ computer, so the Brain stays happy.
I was also reading that buying a delete kit and not replacing the up pipe, opposed to capping it is a nasty idea because it pits stress on the rest of the exhaust piping up to the turbo.
Also the plate is a dollar or two in materials..and I have a well equipped shop to do my work.
I was also reading that buying a delete kit and not replacing the up pipe, opposed to capping it is a nasty idea because it pits stress on the rest of the exhaust piping up to the turbo.
Also the plate is a dollar or two in materials..and I have a well equipped shop to do my work.
OK, so I was in your shoes a few months ago and I was going to weld in some plugs... decided against it.
What made me go with a full delete was a video I watched on youtube, beleve it was powerstrokehelp.com
What happens is where the pipe splits to the turbo and to the EGR, if you block off the EGR he back pressure creates excessive vibrations that eventually crack that pipe ($290).
Anyway, definitely not a mechanic, I don't even play one on T.V., but it made sense to me.
I opted to go with a full delete based on this info, even though I wanted to just do the weld (cheaper easier, and looks stock for emission).
Just my 2 cents...
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OK, so I was in your shoes a few months ago and I was going to weld in some plugs... decided against it.
What made me go with a full delete was a video I watched on youtube, beleve it was powerstrokehelp.com
What happens is where the pipe splits to the turbo and to the EGR, if you block off the EGR he back pressure creates excessive vibrations that eventually crack that pipe ($290).
Anyway, definitely not a mechanic, I don't even play one on T.V., but it made sense to me.
I opted to go with a full delete based on this info, even though I wanted to just do the weld (cheaper easier, and looks stock for emission).
Just my 2 cents...
What made me go with a full delete was a video I watched on youtube, beleve it was powerstrokehelp.com
What happens is where the pipe splits to the turbo and to the EGR, if you block off the EGR he back pressure creates excessive vibrations that eventually crack that pipe ($290).
Anyway, definitely not a mechanic, I don't even play one on T.V., but it made sense to me.
I opted to go with a full delete based on this info, even though I wanted to just do the weld (cheaper easier, and looks stock for emission).
Just my 2 cents...
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