Hello - I was investigating of doing a Cat-Delete, So many different opinions of yes you should or no you shouldn't, getting SES light, Benefits, disadvantages - Anyone w/ facts of doing the CAt-Delete - Do I need to install the EGR Blocker plate and/or fingers stick?

Found a link if I do - or if anyone needs a link: http://www.kennedydiesel.com/categor...bCategory2=115 (http://www.kennedydiesel.com/categor...bCategory2=115) -

I ran across that site a while back - and been pondering my noodle if I should do it or not - Better Flow is GREAT - But I don't want Code issues either - I am very interested to know if you can just do a Cat Delete and not have to do the EGR Blocker and Fingers Stick. From What I have read on the EGR plate & Stick - if you do the plate you should do the stick. The Plate blocks the soot from entering the engine and The Finger Stick does not actually block any codes. Instead, it modifies the signal from the MAF sensor based on the EGR valve's position. This provides the ECM with the values it expects for intake air flow. Therefore, the Finger Stick is a signal modifier, not a code blocker, and requires an operational EGR valve to work properly. If you don't do the stick you will eventually will get SES (Service Engine Soon)...:eek:

I have seen different posts on this - Sorry to start a new - but I nead to know


Thoughts - Anyone......


Let me know - Thanks!!!

I have a 4" turbo back with cat delete. I unpluged my egr valve, no blocker no finger stick. No codes and No problems.

correction on link above: http://www.kennedydiesel.com/categoryresults3.cfm?Category=4&SubCategory=134&SubCategory2=115

just unplug the hose - do you seal it off? Can you elaborate on that....

No, unplug the electrical plug on the EGR valve itself.

where is this plug on the egr vlave located??? any pics?

I finally got my downpipe-back MBRP system on and I have not gotten an EGR code as of yet. I do like the way it sounds and runs.

Some trucks get the check engine light, others dont. The only way to truely find out is to pull yer cat. If you get the codes, you will need the stick.

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Do you have any pics or instruction - where is the Plug located??? Need Instructions...