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DPF, EGR SCR, DEF, What does it all mean?!?

Before you throw an exhaust on your 2011-2016 Powerstroke, at least understand what the emissions equipment is and how it works.

Sure there are plenty of guys that had to delete their truck because they had an issue with the emissions equipment.  But there are also a lot of guys that have never had a problem with it.  Just imagine if you could get the same or ever more power and performance from a DPF, EGR, DEF equipped truck as you could from it's deleted counter part.  If you understand how the emissions equipment works, there is less of a chance you will need to delete it. 

No need to delete emissions to make power!  

Many people looking to make more power with a 2011 - 2016 LML Duramax think an aftermarket exhaust is required to make power.  This is simply not true!  Countless people reach over 500 RWHP with just the LML SPADE and a lift pump.  

Above you can see the dyno graph from our DPF ON sled pull truck.  Named #DTCleanSweep because this truck has "swept away" plenty of deleted trucks on the sled pull track.  It sounds quiet, it runs clean, and it kicks some ass!  This 2012 Duramax makes great power with the emissions equipment still working.  While this truck has a few more upgrades than your normal street truck, it does definitely proves you can make power with the stock exhaust. 

Keep in mind this truck came to us deleted, and was returned to stock.  We had a chance to test it with both setups.  Truth be told, the deleted version made less than 5% more power.  Not enough to notice from the driver seat and obviously not enough to cost us anything at the track. 

The most common myths about making power with an LML Duramax:

• "The DPF is going to fail"
• "Higher hp tunes will plug up the filter"
• "I deleted my truck and now I get better MPGs"

The 6.7L Ford in its factory trim represents a significant improvement in technology over the previous generations of the Powerstroke.  Coupled with the 6R140 transmission, this power train a lot of offer in reliability, drive-ability and performance.  Over the past year, we at CPS have worked with our customers and in-house on our own test trucks to develop and test tuning for this platform.  After hundreds of revisions, we're happy to announce we have a product that significantly outperforms the factory 6.7L/6R140 calibration in power and drive-ability, while maintaining factory operation and service intervals of the emissions control system.

Calibrated Power has EZ LYNK Custom Tuning for the 6.7L Powerstroke.  

Over the last several months we have been testing our new custom tuning on the 2011-2016 Powerstroke. Countless hours on the dyno, miles and miles of street driving and remote beta testing have given us great insight to this new platform.  

After all of this, we are excited to finally start helping some customers with our new custom Ford tuning. 

A few things we will answer today:

• What hardware is Calibrated Power using to tune Fords?
• How is CUSTOM tuning going to help my 6.7L Powerstroke?
• Do I have the right truck for tuning? 

2011-2016 Durmax HP Recipe:

Your 2011 - 2016 GM Diesel is powered by the LML Duramax.  This engine is capable on monstrous amounts of power while retaining some reliability, if you know what you are doing. 

No, it's not just for drag racers and sled pullers.  This level of power isn't even just for kids.  600HP is fun for the whole family.  You can have a truck that is reliable and still capable of having a little fun when you want it to.  That is why we put this simple list of 5 things you need to make 600HP and keep your truck on the road. 

Here are some other articles about LML Performance:

• #DTCleanSweep
• Towing with an LML
• LSP means Switch on the fly for the LML

Stealth 64 G2 Technical Information:

If you have an LB7 and are considering a replacement LB7 turbo, you want the best!  It has to be a turbo that is going to be reliable and meet your demands for performance.  You want something that is cutting edge, proven to work and a turbo that you can still drive or tow with everyday.  You need an upgraded LB7 turbo that is going to deliver.  And if you are looking for a Stage 1 LB7 turbo upgrade, you probably will look at the Stealth turbo line. 

Shopping for the best turbo means understanding what you need and what the turbo can do.  Here you can find the technical information about the Stealth Mach 1 (64) along with some insight as to what you should be looking for when shopping for an LB7 turbo upgrade. 

Other Articles About LB7 Turbo Options:

• LB7 Turbo Upgrade
• 6 Things to Know Before Upgrading Your Duramax Turbo
• How Much Boost Should My Stock Duramax Turbo Make

640HP with this completely drop-in turbo:

The Drop-In turbo options for your 2001-2004 GM diesel Duramax are generally limited to about 600 RWHP.  Finally there is an option to take your truck that little bit extra without sacrificing drive-ability. 

The new Stealth 64 G2 is a direct replacement for your stock turbo.  It requires no additional hardware, pedestal, coolant line re-route or anything else.  Utilize your factory down pipe and retain a completely stock appearing turbo.

Stealth 64 G2 Unique Features:

• 640 RWHP capable
• Stock-like spool up
• Great for towing and performance

03-05 Cummins Custom Tuning is Finally HERE!

For over a decade the diesel performance industry has been waiting for REAL custom tuning for their 2003 - 2005 Cummins.  These early common rail engines have dealt with box programmers and pressure boxes for long enough, finally there is a solution.

MM3 Tuning has been out for less than a year and has already made a big splash in the highly modified Cummins world.  With the capability to tune 1998.5 to 2017 Cummins this tuner has a wide range of support.  

However many different reasons there are for the success of this new Smarty based custom tuning platform I dont know, but the 3 reasons below are certainly the most common ones we here at Calibrated Power. 

ARTICLES ABOUT MM3 TUNING:

• The 7 Worst Types of Headlines (And How to Fix Them)
• 5 Major Challenges Marketers Face (And How to Solve Them)
• The Top 10 Qualities of High-Quality List Posts

640HP with this completely drop-in turbo:

The Drop-In turbo options for your 2001-2004 GM diesel Duramax are generally limited to about 600 RWHP.  Finally there is an option to take your truck that little bit extra without sacrificing drive-ability. 

The new Stealth 64G2 is a direct replacement for your stock turbo.  It requires no additional hardware, pedestal or coolant line re-route.  Utilize your factory down-pipe and retain a completely stock appearing turbo while being able to make up to 640RWHP. 

Stealth 64 G2 Unique Features:

• 640 RWHP capable
• Stock-like spool up
• Great for towing and performance

2011-2016 Duramax/Allison Equipped Trucks:

If you have a 2011 - 2016 GM diesel pickup truck then you are familar with the Allison 1000 transmission.  With that, you are familar with the strengths and weaknesses of the calibration, or tune that controls it.  

While this model transmission has provided a great platform for smooth shifting and excellent towing, it's not without downfalls as well.  list a few problems that the features will address.

Read More About LML Performance:

• Top 5 FAQ's About LML Tuning
• LML Emissions ON Tuning
• 620RWHP EMISSIONS IN-TACT