2017-2019 F-250/F-350 6.7 Powerstroke Delete Kit: Fitment and Tuner

Which Delete Kit Fits a 2017, 2018 or 2019 F-250 or F-350?

The 6.7 Powerstroke Delete Kit is built for the 2017, 2018 and 2019 Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450.^[3] The 2017-2019 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke EGR Delete Kit fits the 2017, 2018 and 2019 F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550.^[2] The Ez Lynk Auto Agent 3 covers the 2011–2022 6.7L Powerstroke.^[1] The Ford 6.7 Powerstroke Full Delete Bundle sells for $1,934 to $3,024.

Let's break it down. You need two details off your own truck, the model year and the series, and everything else on this page hangs off those two. Get them right and the rest of this guide reads like a checklist instead of a guessing game.

Reading the model year and series off your own truck

Start with the series, because that's where guys trip up. Read it off the truck itself, not off memory or an old parts receipt. If your truck matches a year and a series in the table above, every section below was written with you in mind.

Body style comes next. Note whether you're running a pickup, a dually or a Cab and Chassis truck, because that matters further down.

Then write all three details down before you go any further. It's the cheapest step in the whole job, and it's the one that keeps a box from going back in the mail. A quick look now saves a long phone call later.

Where the 2017-2019 fitment stops

Here's the thing — never assume a part from a neighbouring year range is your part, even when the engine badge reads the same. Own an F-550? The bundle's series list stops at the F-450.^[3]

The EGR kit does fit the F-550 with the 6.7L Powerstroke.^[2] If that's your truck, read the Cab and Chassis section before you decide anything.

The tuner is a different story. A 2017, 2018 or 2019 6.7L Powerstroke sits well inside the Ez Lynk Auto Agent 3's 2011–2022 coverage.^[1] So match the hard parts to your model year first, and the tuner will follow.

What Comes in the 2017-2019 Ford Full Delete Bundle?

The Ford 6.7 Powerstroke Full Delete Bundle breaks down like this. You can build it two ways.^[3] Both builds carry the 4" rust-resistant DPF/CAT delete pipe and the complete EGR delete kit.^[3] The EZ Lynk Package uses an EZ Lynk tuner with a rotary switch.^[3] Transmission tuning is included.^[3] An exhaust and muffler are also available.^[3]

The delete pipe and the EGR kit, piece by piece

These two parts are the bones of the build. Whatever tuner you end up running, they're the parts you'll actually put a wrench on.

Rust-resistant is the detail worth caring about on a rig that spends its weekends in mud, creek crossings and the wash bay afterwards. A pipe that still looks right a few seasons from now is a pipe you never think about again. The EGR side gets its own section further down, because it's worth a look on its own.

Choosing the tuner package

Which package should you pick? The EZ Lynk Package is the build that carries the EZ Lynk tuner.^[3]

Its power levels and what comes in its box are laid out in the next section. Read that before you make the call, because the tuner is the part of this build you'll deal with every time you climb in.

The add-ons beside the base build

Want more than the base build? Treat the exhaust and muffler as a second decision, not a first one.

Get the delete pipe and the EGR side sorted, then decide how loud and how open you want the back half of the truck. Sound is personal, and nobody else has to sit in your cab at the event. There's nothing wrong with running the base build for a season before you change anything else.

Which Tuner Runs a 2017-2019 6.7 Powerstroke, and at What Power Levels?

The EZ Lynk gives the 2011–2019 6.7L Stock, +50HP, +100HP, +150HP and +200HP.^[1] Both tune options in the full bundle carry five shift-on-the-fly power levels.^[3] The box holds the Auto Agent 3.0 with all required cables and accessories.^[1] Transmission tuning raises line pressure to protect the clutches.^[1] On its own, the Auto Agent 3 sells for $1,924 to $2,570.

The five levels on a 2017-2019 6.7L

The 2011–2019 6.7L ladder starts at Stock and tops out at +200HP.^[1] That bottom rung is handy on a day when you want the truck mild and predictable.

Here's the thing — you don't have to run the top level just because it's there. Most of the fun on the dyno is finding the level your setup actually likes, then leaving it there for the season. Start low, log what the truck does, and step up one level at a time.

Want to swap levels between hooks at a sled pull? That's what the switch section further down is for.

What is in the tuner box

We get it, a tuner box can feel like a puzzle the first time you open it. Everything you need is in the box.^[1]

The tunes come customized to your truck.^[1] Step-by-step instructions are emailed to you.^[1] Print them out, because a phone screen and greasy hands don't mix.

The EZ Lynk also reads and clears DTC codes and gives you real-time diagnostics on whatever data you want to watch.^[1] That last one is a game-changer between rounds, when you want to know what the truck was doing on the pass you just made.

Transmission tuning and your clutches

Why does a delete tuner touch the transmission at all? Because more power is only half the build, and the drivetrain behind the engine has to live with it.

Leave that part of the tune alone unless you have a real reason to change it. Already running the hard parts on your truck? Then the tuner on its own is the piece you're after.

Can You Buy the 2017-2019 EGR Delete Kit on Its Own?

The 2017-2019 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke EGR Delete Kit sells on its own for $299. Block-off plates cap the EGR passages.^[2] Bypass lines replace the OEM coolant routing.^[2] The EGR valve is eliminated as a failure point.^[2] Inside you get the complete EGR delete kit, all hardware and gaskets, and step-by-step instructions.^[2]

What the block-off plates and bypass lines do

Why bother with the EGR side at all? The EGR reroutes hot exhaust gases back into your intake, and those gases carry soot.^[2] After enough miles that soot coats the intake manifold, clogs valves, and creates backpressure, which leads to limp mode, check engine lights, and repair bills.^[2]

Deleting the EGR removes the problem instead of chasing it.^[2] The kit physically blocks off the EGR system so exhaust gases stay where they belong.^[2] It's the difference between mopping the floor every week and finally fixing the leak in the roof.

Why the kit still needs a tune

A lot of guys assume the hardware is the whole job once the last bolt is torqued. You'll still need a delete tune to tell your ECM the EGR is gone, or you'll trigger check engine lights.^[2]

So sort out the tune before this kit goes on the truck. The tuner section above covers your options.

What arrives in the box

The good news? Shipping is included, so there are no extra parts to source.^[2]

Lay everything out on a clean bench the day it lands. Match it against the parts list before the truck goes up on stands, so you're not scrambling mid-install. Keep the gaskets in their packaging until the moment they go on.

Will the Bundle Fit a Dually or a Cab and Chassis Truck?

Match your body style to the Ford 6.7 Powerstroke Full Delete Bundle before anything else. The bundle fits all pickup trims and box lengths, including dually trucks.^[3] The bundle won't fit Cab & Chassis trucks.^[3] For those, call (888) 830-2588.^[3] The Ez Lynk Auto Agent 3 fits the F250, F350, F450 and F550, including Cab and Chassis.^[1] Cab and Chassis trucks running it don't get shift on the fly.^[1]

Pickup trims, box lengths and duallys

A lot of dually owners assume the wide rear end means a different parts list. Duallys aren't the odd one out on this bundle.^[3]

Short box or long box, base trim or top trim, the pickup takes the same bundle.^[3] That's one less variable to juggle when you're matching parts to the truck.

Cab and Chassis trucks

Here's where the plan splits. A Cab and Chassis truck wearing a flatbed or a service body is a workhorse, and it deserves its own conversation before anything gets bolted on.

Before you call, have the year, the series and whatever is mounted behind the cab written down. It keeps the conversation quick, and it gets you a straight answer the first time.

The tuner side is simpler. What you give up on a Cab and Chassis truck is shift on the fly.^[1] Read the switch section below with that in mind.

What Does the Install Involve on a 2017-2019 Powerstroke?

Stage your tools before the Ford 6.7 Powerstroke Full Delete Bundle arrives. The install needs no welding.^[3] The DPF pipe uses included bolts and clamps.^[3] The EGR kit is bolt-on.^[3] Installation videos are emailed to you.^[3] Start by verifying you have all the parts. The extra install instruction set is designed for the 2015-2016 models. The 2017-2019 models do not require the extra heater core hose.

Check the parts before you start

A few minutes on the floor beats an afternoon on your back. Your parts may look slightly different depending on the version you got.

Don't panic if a bracket doesn't match a photo exactly. If you are missing any parts or have doubts, take a picture of everything you received and reach out to the support team.

Do that before the old parts come off, not after. Sorting out a missing gasket is a lot easier while the truck is still in one piece.

Which instruction set matches a 2017-2019 truck

This is the year-specific trap on this job. Read the model years on every step before you pick up a wrench. A step meant for another model year is how a simple bolt-on turns into a long night.

If a step calls for an extra heater core hose, check which model years that step was written for. The answer at the top of this section settles it for your truck.

No welding: bolts, clamps and the bolt-on EGR kit

You won't need a welder for any of it.^[3] What you will want is a solid socket set, penetrating oil for old exhaust hardware, and a safe way to get the truck in the air.

Don't rush the old hardware. Soak it the night before and let the oil do the work while you sleep.

Watch the videos once, start to finish, before you turn a bolt. It's the best habit on any delete install, and it costs you nothing but a cup of coffee.

The order to work in

Work one side of the job at a time and finish it before you start the next. A half-done exhaust and a half-done EGR side on the same afternoon is how bolts go missing.

Keep the old parts and hardware in labelled bags until the truck is running right. You'll thank yourself if you ever need to check how something came apart.

What to check when you're done

Walk around the truck with a light and check every clamp and every coolant connection before the first start. Then start it, let it idle, and look again.

Top off and recheck the coolant once the engine has cooled down. A second look after the first heat cycle is cheap insurance. If anything weeps, snug it up and check it again after the next run.

How Do You Wire the Shift-on-the-Fly Switch?

On the EZ Lynk, the shift-on-the-fly (SOTF) switch is not required, and you have the option to select single horsepower tunes off the tuner. The switch connects to your Fuel Temperature Sensor. Whatever switch type arrives, the 2011-2019 models only use two wires.

Do you need the switch at all?

Do you actually need it? On the EZ Lynk, if you set one level and leave it there, maybe not. There's no wrong answer here, only the way you run the truck. Of the bundle's two packages, the one without the EZ Lynk tuner needs the switch installed or it defaults to Level 1.^[3]

Want to swap levels between hooks at the sled pull, or back it down for a trail day? Then it's worth the wiring.

Finding the Fuel Temperature Sensor

No matter which switch variation you got, the same instructions apply to your installation. The key is connecting the switch in the right location.

Take your time finding the sensor before you cut or splice anything. A clean connection here is the difference between a switch you trust and one that keeps you guessing. Good light, a clean work area and a little patience will do more for this step than any special tool.

Two wires on 2011-2019 trucks

Got a switch with three wires? The picture in the instructions shows three wires, black, red and purple, and you only use two of them.

You might also receive a two-wire switch. If you received a switch with three wires or more, pay close attention to the instruction sets to know which wire to ignore.

Cap the unused wire neatly and zip-tie it out of the way. A loose wire flapping around under the hood is a problem you don't need.

Should You Buy the Full Bundle or Start With the EGR Kit?

Let what's already on the truck decide between the Ford 6.7 Powerstroke Full Delete Bundle and the EGR kit. The bundle removes the DPF, the DEF tank, the EGR system and the CAT, including the DOC and NOX.^[3] The 2017-2019 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke EGR Delete Kit alone still needs a delete tune.^[2] Deleting the factory system brings a 5 MPG increase on average.^[3]

When the full bundle makes sense

Want the whole job done in one go? If there's no tune on the truck yet, the full bundle is our pick.

The bundle ends "See Dealer" codes, check engine lights, limp mode, and forced regen cycles.^[3] That's where the real bang for your buck lives. You do the job once, you do it right, and the truck is built for the long haul.

Think about where the truck is headed, too. A sled-pull build or a dyno project tends to end up wanting every piece sorted, and doing it in stages means pulling the same parts of the truck apart twice.

When the EGR kit alone makes sense

Already running a delete tune? Then the EGR kit on its own is the smarter place to start, in our book.

One avoided EGR cooler repair covers the cost of the kit.^[2] Just don't treat it as a shortcut around the tune.

It's also the move if the budget says one piece at a time. Start with the side that's giving you trouble, then come back for the rest when the timing is right.

Can You Return a Tuner, a Pipe or the EGR Kit?

Check the return rule for each part of the Ford 6.7 Powerstroke Full Delete Bundle before you commit. Tuners are built to order and not refundable.^[3] Exhaust and delete pipes are final sale.^[3] In the bundle, the EGR kit is returnable unused within 30 days with a $30 restocking fee.^[3] EGR kit orders process within 1 business day.^[2]

Tuners and pipes

That's exactly why the fitment section sits at the top of this page. Check your year, series and body style twice before you commit to either one.

Not sure which bracket your truck sits in? Pick up the phone before you pick a part. We'd rather answer a quick question than have you stuck with a part that doesn't fit your truck.

The EGR kit's return window

Once installed, returns on the EGR kit aren't accepted.^[2] So do your parts check before the first bolt comes out, not after. Keep the box and the packing until the kit is on the truck and you're happy with it.

How fast an order moves

Use the wait to clear a bay in the garage, line up the tools and read the instructions end to end. A quick turnaround only helps if the truck is ready for it, so have it ready to go up on stands the day the box lands. Lay the tools out in the order you'll use them, and the first evening goes a lot smoother.