Q. What does EGR delete do on Duramax?
Essentially an EGR delete removes the EGR valve/motor assembly along with the EGR cooler etc. It requires serious plumbing changes to the exhaust and intake and in my opinion is only advisable for the hard core racer.
Q. Does EGR delete increase horsepower Duramax?
The delete will actually take the egr out and give you performance while doing it. Lower egts, faster spool, 30-60rwph gain depending on tune, and maybe a slight mpg gain.
Q. Will EGR delete throw a code Duramax?
Registered. If you have an FE9 truck and block the EGR it will not throw codes. If you actually delete and unplug everything it will throw codes.
Q. Can you delete an EGR cooler?
Suffice it is to say, uninstalling an EGR delete on nearly any vehicle is a violation of federal emission laws in all 50 states. Since EGR delete prevents the EGR system from functioning properly, it will often set the dreaded check engine light. That option is the bulletproof diesel engine EGR Cooler.
Q. Will EGR delete hurt engine?
Use the EGR delete can cause some engines to begin knocking once the modification work is complete. Some of this issue is due to the change in the temperature profile of the engine. You can also create a knock because the quality of oil that runs through the engine degrades faster than normal.
Q. Will EGR delete cause black smoke?
The EGR helps to re-circulate the engine emission by returning them to the combustion chamber and not sending them directly to the exhaust emission system. The carbon chucks could clog your EGR valve, which will result in loss of power, fuel inefficiency and emission of black smoke from your exhaust.
Q. Do you need a tuner for egr delete Duramax?
Registered. For exhaust & blocker plate you don’t need tuning.
Q. Does an egr delete require a tune?
Yes you will need one, I think your CEL will come on as well as you possibly will lose mpg because your truck has it programmed to accept the egr gasses when driving. A retune will just give you all those mpg back since you have it tuned differently. EGR doesn’t give mpg but removing it you will lose unless tuned.
Q. Is deleting EGR illegal?
An EGR delete can set your check engine light. An EGR delete is ILLEGAL in ALL 50 STATES. All vehicles are required to meet federal emissions standards.
Q. How much HP does EGR delete add?
As for hp gains you may get around 1 to 2 hp from it and thats assuming that you have clean fuel and clean air gettin into the intake.
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Q. Is EGR delete good idea?
You can improve your fuel efficiency with an EGR delete. That makes the process more efficient while reducing the risk of a diesel particulate filter failure. You may see up to a 20% increase in your fuel economy when using this product option while promoting improved longevity of the engine at the same time.
