EGR Delete 6.4???

dmistak617 · Jan 4, 2014

okay so I just deleted my dpf and cat, and set it up with a 5" straight pipe from the down pipe back.. running the mini maxx on the mild tune, using street. I want to do the EGR delete but I'm lost on what to do.. I want to save money by installing it myself.. as I am pretty handy.. but I feel as if I couldn't do this. I want to get the full erg delete by sinister.. I've heard about getting a waste gate.. do i really need one? and how much are they? Ive also got it set on the 3 out of the 5 on the smoke. I've only got around $500 right now.. I thought about getting block off plates but realized I better just save my money..

My truck has 112k miles on it, do I really need to delete the EGR? I'm trying to get my motor to be a lot more reliable... I haven't had any problems with it since I got it (3k miles ago). Only put around 400miles since the delete.. If you can help lead me in the right direction I would very much appreciate it as I've heard both answers.

bigrpowr · Jan 4, 2014

you dont need a wastegate. egr delete will make your motor more reliable. i sell something similar to sinister but a little better and made in america. let me know if i can help, i believe my price is as good if not better as well

Cknox121 · Jan 4, 2014

You can install it if you are mechanically inclined. Not to hard at all. I would do a full delete.

Took me about 4-5 hrs with a trip to sears to get some gear wrenches and swivel sockets.

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dmistak617 · Jan 4, 2014

Isn't it easier on the motor with a wastegate so it releases pressure?

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farmin powerstroke · Jan 4, 2014

It depends what you goals are with the truck. if your not going to get wild with upgrades I wouldn't get to worried about a waste gate.

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2good2Btru · Jan 4, 2014

If you are going to be adding fuel, you will need a wastegate. If you're not, don't need the wastegate

dmistak617 · Jan 4, 2014

Gotcha. I plan on running the same tune for now.

dmistak617 · Jan 4, 2014

I might be purchasing yours!

3brorce · Jan 4, 2014

Mike is pleasant to do business with. I have a custom diesel kit and they are made in the US too.

HS-MotorsportsZane · Jan 6, 2014

We have found the wastegate kit to drop back pressure even on a stock truck. Which will be a easier on head gaskets/cylinder pressure's at wide open throttle. It also make's a small horsepower gain. The results have varied with different tuning and set up's, but it doesn't hurt. Like the kit here.....
http://hs-motorsports.com/08-10-ford-6-4l-wastegate-kit.html
Thanks!

LovinPSDs · Jan 6, 2014

For my own knowledge how does a wastegate on stock fuel and turbos actually increase HP?

HS-MotorsportsZane · Jan 6, 2014

Less back pressure in most cases=horsepower. Like I said, results have varied with different tuning/set up's. We have seen as much as 8-15 hp at the rear tires with a 15-20 psi drop in back pressure.

LovinPSDs · Jan 6, 2014

does gating not decrease the drive on the exhaust side of the turbo, or am I missing something?

Highroller54 · Jan 6, 2014

You guys use boost pressure or back (drive) pressure as a reference for the gate?

sootie · Jan 6, 2014

LovinPSDs said:
does gating not decrease the drive on the exhaust side of the turbo, or am I missing something?

yes it does. overspeeding the turbos because of excessive back pressure doesnt necessarily gain power.

Breaking Habits · Jan 6, 2014

My truck picked up about 40HP just by dialing my gate from always closed to opening at peak point on Aarons dyno.. buts its not exactly stock

LovinPSDs · Jan 6, 2014

Good stuff.. Thanks guys!

dmistak617 · Jan 7, 2014

I have another question, do I really need a EGR delete right now? I don't run my truck hard. But I do like to lay into it sometimes.. And I plan on doing head studs this summer... Opinions please?

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farmin powerstroke · Jan 7, 2014

Definitely want to do it for a piece of mind and reliability.

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dmistak617 · Jan 7, 2014

bigrpowr said:
you dont need a wastegate. egr delete will make your motor more reliable. i sell something similar to sinister but a little better and made in america. let me know if i can help, i believe my price is as good if not better as well

just ordered the full EGR Delete kit.. now just have to find someone in ohio to install it for a reasonable price :walkin: