Digging Dirt

Many new diesel trucks now include filter technology, more particularly, a device called diesel particulate filter otherwise known as DPF.The kit is specifically designed to eliminate diesel particular, otherwise known as soot and remove black smoke coming our of the exhaust pipe. This is very important as currently, engine manufacturers are already being required to comply with increasingly stringent emissions standards that regulate particulate emissions from diesel engines. Unfortunately, the process that ensues hampers power and fuel mileage in the vehicle, which is the problem that DPF delete kits address.

Because DPF traps the soot in the exhaust under process called regeneration, the soots are burned at very high temperature leaving you a clear exhaust. The onboard computer found on the vehicle will have passive or active control. Among other things, the process introduces the concept ofback pressure, which is what happens when the spent gases in the exhaust are hampered by the tight bends in the piping or air vents for example. Other testimonials say the regeneration process decreases the fuel efficiency of their vehicle. Eliminating the back pressure problem with DPF delete, thus freeing up the engine to work better, sends more power to the wheels, and allows it to burn less fuel. Some studies indicate a fuel efficiency rate of 4 to 7 mpg.

A standard DPF delete kit wouldusually include a DPF delete pipe, a touch screen programmer, aluminized or stainless exhaust and muffler, dual tailpiles catalytic converter delete pipe and standard tunes. The user can decide how much component from the kits he will buy, depending on how much improvements he wants on his diesel engine.

Manufacturers of DPF delete pipes, which function as direct bolt on replacement for the factory DPF, also claim that installation of the device can increase as much as 300 horsepower and500 lb/ft oftorque at the same time.The pipes can be used on Ford 6.selected diesel engines.6L Duramax or Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel engines, without having to use any check engine codes.

It should be noted, however, that since the process interferes with emissions, using DPF delete kits are only to be used off-road. Use on on-highway vehicles are illegal and will warrant penalties if caught.. Do not try to make alterations on the kits’ components or the warranty on the exhaust stack and EGR and turbo will be voided. Some users believe the risk of losing warranty on their vehicle’s engine was worth it as the performance of their diesel engine increased dramatically since they installed the kit.