Posting for a friend/EGR block off

[rammertide07]

"I've heard that you can disable a EGR on a 6.0 powerstroke using only hand tools.
I would be very interested in figuring how to make my truck run better with out spending hundreds of dollars on a delete pipe. And when i have to get a sticker, i would love to have it be easy to return it to stock so i can have correct emissions to get a sticker, then return it to non use."

I really don't have enough knowledge of the 6.0's to answer this question. Let me know what ya'll think and I'll pass it along. Thanks

 

[DaveBen]

That is a new one on me. You could unplug the EGR, but that will throw a code.

Dave

 

[rammertide07]

I did a quick read-up on this issue. And I've read where a can tack weld a piece of metal to block it off....and I've also heard that could cause problems. Could he just buy one from a junk yard and gut it out...then swap out as needed? And how long of a job would it be to get down to it to do what he's talking about or to swap out a gutted/operational one?

 

[DaveBen]

That could be done, but I have no idea of how long (time wise) it would take. I think it could be done in a few hours with a good shop.

Dave

 

[Yooper75]

The only problem I see with that is it leaves the EGR cooler in place and as the truck gets older it becomes a weak and can still break. The only ways to fix the problem is delete it completly or clean the EGR and put in an aftermarket EGR cooler.

 

[HeavyAssault]

Remove the EGR up-pipe and weld the "T" shut. This prevents the exhaust gases from entering the EGR cooler. Unplug the EGR valve could lead to a CEL or code depending on the model year. SCT tuning can be used to prevent the CEL or code.

 

[rammertide07]

Remove the EGR up-pipe and weld the "T" shut. This prevents the exhaust gases from entering the EGR cooler. Unplug the EGR valve could lead to a CEL or code depending on the model year. SCT tuning can be used to prevent the CEL or code.

aint that a permanent solution?

 

[HeavyAssault]

Buy a second up-pipe.........