6.0 EGR
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From: Jersey Shore
With an '03 he can do as I do, plug in a used EGR valve to the connector and let it sit next to the installed one. That way if the story that an excessive amount of boost will be blown into the exhaust is true the function will still be retained to save head gaskets.
That way if there are stringent emissions tests flipping the plug gets him through.
That way if there are stringent emissions tests flipping the plug gets him through.
I'm hitting easy street
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Central Oregon
The EGR coolers on the 03 and early 04 motors were good. Not many had issues. Late build 04 to 07 were the ones that had issues. I might even just get a tuner and turn the EGR system off.
But, that's just me.
But, that's just me.
More Turbo
Joined: May 2015
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From: Nampa, ID
The benefits of eliminating egr use, whether it is through tuning or deleting are increased fuel economy, increased engine lifespan and less exhaust smoke, assuming stock power tuning. I know it's ironic, but egr actually produces more soot than running without it. The 2008-2010 trucks use way too much egr and hide the soot produced, via the dpf (exhaust soot filter). The idea behind running egr is to reduce NOX emissions, not soot. Between the excessive egr and regen (cleaning the dpf) the 2008-2010 trucks have a short lifespan. The current diesel lineup uses def to reduce NOX, so much less less egr is required. This results in fewer regens and less abrasive soot being rebreathed. This is why the current diesel lineup is more reliable and longer lived than the 2008-2010 trucks (2008-2012 for the cummins).
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