DPF Delete kit, a solution for your extra power problem
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Chris Kristofferson from Iowa is a bonafide diesel truck fanatic. He drives a 2008 GMC 2500HD SLT X-Cab EFI. Kristofferson is concerned whether to maintain or remove the DPF Delete Kit which he had installed on his $47,000 truck.
He cited the experience of other truck enthusiasts who prefer PPE programmer and turbo back exhaust than their DPF. He said he misses the excitement of passing almost any vehicle on the highway. I believe messing with a ,000 truck can really cause some problem especially to those who do not know what they are doing?”
According to Kristofferson, his other option is to buy a six gun and PDA with an MBRP DPF back exhaust but he is aware that the power will not even be close to the same.
“The good thing about that though is I’ll be able to adjust on the fly,” he said.
Alex Santander of North Carolina, who drives a 2007 Chevy replied that ditching the DPF Delete Kit was the best move he had ever done.
“With a ,000 truck, you owe it to yourself to upgrade …. honestly it took me about 2 months to take the big jump into a whole other ball game,” Santander said.
One reader said he opted to check Banks + PDA. “I am planning on doing a dyno session and will post numbers. I’m in colorado so the numbers will likely be lower than elsewhere — but the % gain should be relevant. If I were you, I’d just wait a couple of months.”
According to the post, he would most likely dump his DPF Delete Kit at the five-year mark when the warranty’s up.
According to him, he cannot distinguish the difference because both provide power.
He offered four reasons why he believes otherwise;
1) It quickly calculates EGTs and backs off power as appropriate. Does PPE/EFI live have it?)
2) Can be removed before going to the dealer, with no ECU residue
3) Hopefully gain some MPGs.
4) No gauges to install, just look at the PDA.