EBPV vs Delete Regarding Warm Up
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EBPV vs Delete Regarding Warm Up
With a correctly functioning EBPV, how much faster does the 7.3L warm up to operating temp than with the EBPV deleted?
A percentage of time as an answer would be OK.
Searched, but couldn't really find anything or discussion on time frame or data.
Thought some of you that had the valve, and now deleted it for stock replacement or upgrade might have an idea.
Reasons I'm asking:
I live in the North East and I have some big decisions to make coming up pretty soon.
A percentage of time as an answer would be OK.
Searched, but couldn't really find anything or discussion on time frame or data.
Thought some of you that had the valve, and now deleted it for stock replacement or upgrade might have an idea.
Reasons I'm asking:
I live in the North East and I have some big decisions to make coming up pretty soon.
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I live in MN and like having my EBPV. I can tell you it comes in handy sitting on a frozen lake with the engine at idle.
You can determine how effective it is by timing the difference in warm-up time by unplugging the EBPV actuator and then see for yourself. The unplugging of the EBPV actuator will trigger a soft code but it's no big deal.
You can determine how effective it is by timing the difference in warm-up time by unplugging the EBPV actuator and then see for yourself. The unplugging of the EBPV actuator will trigger a soft code but it's no big deal.
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A 7.3 will NEVER get to operating temp idling in COOOOOOOLD weather. Even high-idle.
The EBPV makes a huge difference. If you need to crank your truck and let it warm up to defrost windows BEFORE you drive - you’ll want EBPV.
If you are able to start the truck and drive away ‘easy’, puttering down the road the first couple of miles - OR, use the block heater for a couple hours before leaving - then EBPV is not that helpful.
If you live in an apartment or have street parking (no block heater option) and need to ‘get on it’ to accelerate onto the freeway after a couple blocks - the EBPV gets the engine warm MUCH faster while it sits still.
Most of my customers want the added reliability from EBPV delete. I rebuild the pedestal on trucks that decide to keep the EBPV.
The EBPV makes a huge difference. If you need to crank your truck and let it warm up to defrost windows BEFORE you drive - you’ll want EBPV.
If you are able to start the truck and drive away ‘easy’, puttering down the road the first couple of miles - OR, use the block heater for a couple hours before leaving - then EBPV is not that helpful.
If you live in an apartment or have street parking (no block heater option) and need to ‘get on it’ to accelerate onto the freeway after a couple blocks - the EBPV gets the engine warm MUCH faster while it sits still.
Most of my customers want the added reliability from EBPV delete. I rebuild the pedestal on trucks that decide to keep the EBPV.
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