Def/Egr/dpf Delete

[Chief_jeep]

Does anyone have experience doing a Def/Egr /dpf delete on the Ecodiesel? I don’t want to lose my warranty but at the same time the dealer could easily not honor my warranty with my current build.

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[Rusty PW]

Here's a video on a Gen 2 Eco.

 

[sharpsicle]

Since you're still concerned about maintaining the warranty, I would say don't do it until you're out of warranty since any kind of EGR/DPF delete would most certainly void it.

 

[Chief_jeep]

Yeah I’m definitely on the fence. I have no emission regulations in my county and I’m pretty sure the dealer will already give me a hard time about warranty. I’d keep all the parts to reverse the delete and I’d clone an ecu on the off chance something catastrophic happened. Im just curious what others people experiences are with it, performance wise.

 

[ParatusExpeditions]

I think it exists “stage 1” tunes that are only a PCM flash that would do DEF + EGR delete. But you’d keep the DPF filter as this requires removal of part. So it still can go in regen etc.
I’m in California so, not really an expert here 🥲

 

[Minty JL]

Move to Canada Eh? LOL

 

[Iowafarm]

In my area many people still are doing deletes, but the EPA is stepping up on enforcement. Also if they treat cars the same as Semi trucks you will be completely without any dealership support. Peterbilt will do no work on truck with delete, and they will not take them on trade without you undeleting the engine.

 

[Chief_jeep]

This is my biggest concern. I will likely clone a backup ECU and keep all my stock parts. It should be fairly easy to reverse the delete when I sell it or if anything catastrophic were to happen while it is still under warranty.

 

[Jefe1018]

Curious what you are looking to gain with a delete? Other than removing parts they may end up giving you trouble.

 

[Chief_jeep]

Long term reliability and added performance. The modern def systems aren’t good for longevity especially if you idle or run low rpm’s. Last time I did a multi day offroading trip I burned a full def tank on my 4 hour drive home.

 

[Jeepasaurus_Rex]

Long term reliability and added performance. The modern def systems aren’t good for longevity especially if you idle or run low rpm’s. Last time I did a multi day offroading trip I burned a full def tank on my 4 hour drive home.

I don't understand how that is possible? You may have some other issue here.

 

[GoatPowder]

Pulling the entire exhaust and swapping out for a straight pipe takes an hour, maybe 2, especially at OP's height he wouldn't even need a lift. A couple crossmembers come down and now unused wiring gets tied up. Drain the DEF tank.

Reversing the process takes the same. Plus buying some DEF and a new downpipe clamp (they're pretty weak sauce if you're not careful).

ECM takes all of 2 minutes to swap.

With stock ECM and exhaust installed warranty is intact, just a minor inconvenience to tow it home to install if something catastrophic fails (or to get a new fuel pump if that time ever comes).

I've been deleted and tuned for most of the time I've had the truck. My engine nor any engine will explode from emissions removal, only bad tuning. I work in this industry, urea systems will eventually become reliable but they're unfortunately not at this point and EGR has never benefited a diesel engine, the nature of the system will always cake up and require cleaning. Period. There's nothing that can be done to stop it. Except shutting it off if you can.

 

[Chief_jeep]

@GoatPowder what tune are you running on yours with the delete?

 

[Einar]

Chief_jeep, Have you had no issues getting in contact with EOC? I have tried now at least 3 times over the past month or so. But not gotten any reply.

Isn't "[email protected]" still the email address to get in contact with them?

 

[Chief_jeep]

Yes, I reached out over instagram and they gave me that email address but I haven't gotten a reply. Disappointing as I was going to order from them but I'm not comfortable ordering a tune from a company that doesn't respond. Their listed phone numbers on google don't work either

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