EGR delete
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EGR delete
On the Elite diesel site, they have an EGR up pipe blocker that blocks exhaust gasses from entering the cooler. I have no "scoop" since mine is an '03. It's only $35. Is it THAT easy? Will that keep my coolant from overheating? ...or do I need the whole block, remove, redirect kit??
Thanks Guys!
Thanks Guys!
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You don't need to waste your money. I have a 2004 and did the delete. All I used was a 35mm stainless steel freeze plug. Just hammer it in with a spark plug socket. It took me less than a minute to put in the freexe plug. Getting the pipe out was another story but their is a good thread with great pictures. The thread will tell the freeze plug size but I'm almost sure it was 35 mm.
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As posted above, blocking is one way to do the EGR delte. I have had my up-pipe modded for over two years now with great results. Depending on your year turck you may have the CEL or codes pop up due to the EGR flow. If you have an SCT you can get the EGR function limited and no CEL or codes will show. You can have this done without any performance gains if you want to keep the power levels stock.
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You don't need to waste your money. I have a 2004 and did the delete. All I used was a 35mm stainless steel freeze plug. Just hammer it in with a spark plug socket. It took me less than a minute to put in the freexe plug. Getting the pipe out was another story but their is a good thread with great pictures. The thread will tell the freeze plug size but I'm almost sure it was 35 mm.
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I have a new up pipe for my 2003 that I will install one of these days. The flange that is welded to the up pipe that joins the EGR cooler has 2 inside diameters in it. The smaller dia. is 1.525 or 38.75 mm the next dia is 1.700 or 43.2 mm if you went with a freeze plug for the smaller dia. it can't be anymore then 3/8 in width ir it would pertrude out past the flange. The 1.700 dia. is about .150 deep. This is the one I will make a 1/8 thick plug for.
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Sweet! I thought I had to spend $20O* or more. Just blocking the exhaust from going into the cooler solves the problem?? Thanks for All the info!!
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BigBlack6.0L:
I think it is also important to re-route the coolant lines so there is no possibility of the egr cooler failing (between the baffle welds) and pumping coolant into your cyclinders.
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong.
...Harps
I think it is also important to re-route the coolant lines so there is no possibility of the egr cooler failing (between the baffle welds) and pumping coolant into your cyclinders.
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong.
...Harps
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I don't plan on it until/if i have a leak then i'll do the coolant reroute.
