EPBV Delete in Cali....
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EPBV Delete in Cali....
My truck appears to be an original 48 state truck the valve cover doesn't list a cat needed and has passed smog every two year sense come to Cali way back in 2003-4.
I'm thinking about doing a EBPV delete to fix a leak and future leaks. The EBPV rebuild kit cost as more then the delete pedestal. I have researched and found that you can by a plug that you can hook up to fool the computer or use a resister. Has anyone done this and fooled the cali smog. You can PM me if you don't want to post your results.
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I'm thinking about doing a EBPV delete to fix a leak and future leaks. The EBPV rebuild kit cost as more then the delete pedestal. I have researched and found that you can by a plug that you can hook up to fool the computer or use a resister. Has anyone done this and fooled the cali smog. You can PM me if you don't want to post your results.
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these arnt 6.0's its perfectly legal to delete the EBPV. it has nothing to do with smog.
the issue is that it may throw a code, and you cant pass smog with pending codes.
altho I do believe its a soft code, but when they plug in, it may catch it.
as long as moniters are set, youre golden.
my 01 has the delete, and the riff raff resistor. passed smog no issues.
they don't even run the sniffer.
long as no codes, and visual checks out, youre alright. their biggest gripe is a open air filter.
remember smog ****'s spy on smog techs, so they gotta go by the book, unless..
rember, SB880 DO NOT COMPLY!
the issue is that it may throw a code, and you cant pass smog with pending codes.
altho I do believe its a soft code, but when they plug in, it may catch it.
as long as moniters are set, youre golden.
my 01 has the delete, and the riff raff resistor. passed smog no issues.
they don't even run the sniffer.
long as no codes, and visual checks out, youre alright. their biggest gripe is a open air filter.
remember smog ****'s spy on smog techs, so they gotta go by the book, unless..
rember, SB880 DO NOT COMPLY!
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Have the delete pedestal, high flow outlet, and pigtail (just to be on the safe side). No problem with smog.
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Thanks everyone
Hi Brian, Where about in SD are you located? I'm up north in Escondido. Looks like we have just about the same truck. I'm looking to do just about the same mods you have done except for the tuner, I think I'm going to be happy with the stock power but I haven't towed with it yet.
After looking at a few videos and some write ups I might just try and do my own delete on the turbo pedestal and remove the butterfly myself I work for a machine shop with the right tools (I'm not a machinist) and we have a welder. The worst thing that can happen is I'll have to buy the right parts, but if it works I will have saved a couple 100 bucks.
After looking at a few videos and some write ups I might just try and do my own delete on the turbo pedestal and remove the butterfly myself I work for a machine shop with the right tools (I'm not a machinist) and we have a welder. The worst thing that can happen is I'll have to buy the right parts, but if it works I will have saved a couple 100 bucks.
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You can save yourself $40 by just leaving the coil part of the solenoid connected. The computer is not going to know the difference as it will still try to apply the signal thinking all is good. Mine just lays under the turbo.
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I was just going to try the it with $1 resister. But will likel do as you suggest and plug it in and see what happens.
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echo95 is right. I have never understood why the resistor was the answer. The PCM sees the current flow through the coil and because it is not very sophisticated, it cannot tell that there is no real work being done, so no code. It works!
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I live in NORCAL and have had the EPBV deleted for several years. Never had an issue with smog. Mine is a Cali model, so it sets a hard code with it unplugged. I added a resistor in the connector and all has been well since.
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Just curious as to what you gain by the delete. For most of us in California, except those that live or travel in the Sierra's or SoCals San Bernardino Mountains, I guess a quick warm up is not necessary, but with the delete, you also lose the ability to use the EBPV as an exhaust brake. So again, what do you gain?
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My 2 pennies, is that you eliminate one less oil leak. Them badboys are expensive to replace.
My truck/trailer setup is, a slight tap of break pedal and my trailer does the rest. Can cruise down the cajon pass at the recommended 45mph with not a worry..(knock on wood)
My truck/trailer setup is, a slight tap of break pedal and my trailer does the rest. Can cruise down the cajon pass at the recommended 45mph with not a worry..(knock on wood)
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Sorry. Another question. What do you mean by "...a slight tap of breaker...". Without my EBPV i have a horrible time keeping my speed under control pulling my 10K trailer.