EBPV Delete worth it.

Tried searching with no luck.. alot of people do it. But does it really help in flow? Converting my e99 to late and install a 38r. It will be towing, so the valve would help down hills. But, if I gain a lot more flow plus lower EGTs it will get deleted. Thanks!

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I was just glad to get rid of that stupid hissing sound

Won't help flow at all. It being there won't help going down hills, unless you convert it to an exhaust brake. One that is very inefficient.
The best thing about it being gone, is that it is one less place to leak oil.

Arisley said:

Won't help flow at all. It being there won't help going down hills, unless you convert it to an exhaust brake. One that is very inefficient.
The best thing about it being gone, is that it is one less place to leak oil.

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I have it as an exhaust brake in the dually and it works quite well for me. only place I notice it helps are on hills with 6% grades plus. (We have plenty in AZ. But you're right on one less oil leak..

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I don't think you would ever notice the difference in flow, but if you think about it, it does take up a small amount of space in the exhaust outlet. I couldn't tell a difference in either of my 7.3's, but the one less oil leak is what always sold me on the idea. If you know someone who can weld aluminum, you won't even have to buy a delete pedestal. Some people put in a pipe plug, but imo it looks tacky.

if you really need an exh brake, then the valve works. I suppose a flow diff could be measured when removed, but it would be minimal. I did it because it was apart and made sense to do. The main issue with welding the ped is that the casting is somewhat porous and you never get all the oil out. We got it filled, but it was ugly.

When I get around to pulling my turbo next, ill take pics of my welded pedestal. I think it looks pretty decent, I got my boss who is an excellent welder to do it. My welds look like a 5 year old made them, so I wasn't about to chance aluminum myself, especially something with oil pressure in it.

I had my engine builder who does my bike motors do it and hes pretty good but he definitely wasnt happy with it. It held oil just fine but was a little cobby.

It is pretty hard to weld cast aluminum though, isn't it?

mandkole said:

if you really need an exh brake, then the valve works. I suppose a flow diff could be measured when removed, but it would be minimal. I did it because it was apart and made sense to do. The main issue with welding the ped is that the casting is somewhat porous and you never get all the oil out. We got it filled, but it was ugly.

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I put the pedestals in our shop oven for 20 minutes at 200* and clean the crap out of it with 99% isopropanol alcohol then they weld up like butter.

Didn't notice change in egts. Did it to eliminate my leaking pedistal. If you like the brake function keep it.

Think I heard a little difference in exhaust noise by removing mine.
If any flow difference were to be seen, I think you would already have to have a bigger downpipe, then compare the before and after.

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Will be keeping it, found a used pedistal for 50bucks.

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ghohouston said:

It is pretty hard to weld cast aluminum though, isn't it?

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yes.. its very porous...

anything to help with flow is better.. might not see the difference but it will get rid of turbulance! i gutted mine this summer.

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