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Will EGR Delete Cause Black Smoke

Will EGR Delete Cause Black Smoke? Causes & Fixes

One of the most common concerns diesel truck owners have: Will EGR delete cause black smoke? The answer is NO: a properly executed EGR delete with correct tuning should NOT cause...

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Intercooler Piping Kit Guide: What Comes in a Diesel Intercooler Pipe Kit? SPEtuner

Intercooler Piping Kit Guide: What Comes in a Diesel Intercooler Pipe Kit?

Intercooler Piping Kit Guide: What Comes in a Diesel Intercooler Pipe Kit? Quick Answer: A diesel intercooler piping kit replaces weak factory plastic pipes, rubber boots, and light-duty clamps with...

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DPF vs DEF vs EGR Delete on Duramax: What Each Part Does

Quick Answer: DPF vs DEF vs EGR on a Duramax are 3 different emissions systems, so do not diagnose or modify them as one problem. The DPF is an exhaust soot...

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L5P Duramax Delete Guide 2017-2023: From Stock to Deleted

L5P Duramax Delete Guide 2017-2023: From Stock to Deleted

Quick Answer: For a dedicated off-road or competition-only 2017–2023 L5P build, the best starting point is a complete delete kit with matched tuning, because hardware alone will not work correctly...

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Stock vs Tuned L5P Duramax horsepower

L5P Horsepower: Stock vs. Tuned - What's the Difference?

Quick Answer: How much horsepower does an L5P Duramax have? A 2017-2023 L5P Duramax is rated at 445 hp and 910 lb-ft at the crank, while a 2024+ L5P is...

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top l5p duramax performance upgrades guide to Max Power

Best L5P Duramax Performance Upgrades: What to Upgrade First

Quick Answer: L5P Duramax performance upgrades should start with a health check, then move to airflow, tuning support, fuel support, and only then emissions-adjacent parts for off-road use where legal....

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Stock vs high-flow aftermarket Duramax Y-Bridge comparison for diesel truck upgrade

Stock vs High-Flow Aftermarket Duramax Y-Bridge: What to Check Before You Buy

TL;DR: Stock vs high-flow aftermarket Duramax Y-bridge decisions should start with 3 checks: symptoms, fitment, and legal use. A stock Y-bridge can stay on the truck if it is clean,...

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L5P Duramax

L5P Duramax Problems and Years to Avoid: 2017-2026 Buyer Guide

Quick Answer: There is no universally bad L5P model year. The trucks that deserve the closest inspection are modified or heavily worked 2017–2019 models, and 2020–2023 models showing 10-speed transmission...

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Duramax Y-Bridge upgrade guide for LBZ and LMM diesel trucks

Duramax Y Bridge Upgrade Ultimate Guide

TL;DR: A Duramax Y-bridge upgrade is worth considering only when the problem is confirmed around the intake-side charge-air path, such as the cold-side pipe, Y-bridge area, boots, clamps, or couplers....

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what is the best delete kit for 6.7 cummins

What is the best delete kit for 6.7 Cummins?

Quick Answer: The best delete kit for a 6.7 Cummins depends on 4 things: your Ram model year, whether the truck is a pickup or Cab & Chassis, which emissions...

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