2026 F350 Platinum Plus - Tune & Delete

[StickyF350]

Just wanted to share progress on the tune and delete for my new truck if anyone has interest in the process.

Parts used were as follows:

Tuned w/ Proven (Full Support & EZLynk)
DieselR Downpipe
DieselR 5" Stainless Exhaust
Dirty Diesel 8" Round Stainless Muffler
DieselR EGR Delete w/ Flow Through Blockoff Plate
DEF Tank Full Delete/Removal
SPE Disaster Prevention Kit
SPE Fuel Filter System
SPE CCV Reroute
SPE External Catch Can
SPE Intake Piping Kit
SPE Air Intake Kit
SPE Hot Side Pipe Kit
SPE Thermostat
SPE Coolant Hose Reroute
SPE Turbo Coolant Reroute (SPE & Improved Racing) - Not Available Yet
SPE Oil Filter Housing
SPE Oil Pan w/ Billet SS Plug
SPE 16-Qt Billet Oil Cap
Ford DEF Delete Panel (HC3Z-9928646-A)
Shibby Engineering Plug Kit w/ DEF Plug
DieselR 9th Injector Plug - If preferred over Shibby Plastic
Shibby Engineering CCV Plug (If Required - was not)

SPE Oil Pan & Oil Filter Housing will go on at first oil change.

Very happy with all the parts and SPE has been my go to for the last 4 trucks. Sounds great and is running amazing!

Nothing overly complicated when doing all this at once and made the job with removing and adding parts far easier when done at once. Maybe 3-4 days of on/off work as I had time.

You may catch a glimpse of the OTC Upfitter Harness Extension. Quality and makes the future use of upfitters so easy.

Happy to answer any questions for those of you considering any of these upgrades.

* Turbo Coolant Reroute was a combination of SPE turbo components to replace the OEM standpipes and convert to o-ring sealed AN fitting to barb.

I then purchased Improved Racing Fittings:

5/8" Hose Barb to 5/8 (15.82mm) Female Quick Connect, 45-Degree, Single Button

Part #: BQF-045-10-10

And wrapped it all up with cutting the SPE hose to length and my own SS ear clamps.


** For the CCV Re-Route w/ Internal Catch can replacing the factory box & sensor. It’s capped with Shibby Plug and no codes or errors from that not being “connected” I’ve heard some concerns that might throw a code.

A tuner and parts manufacturers both advised this should cause no issue or codes.

Shoutout to @The Evil Twin for helping test that here and I provided the tuner with the code thrown on his rig so they could prep a correction if required.

 

[StickyF350]

 

[26PlatinumPLUSAG]

Man you are my hero, wish I was brave enough to do it.

 

[StickyF350]

Man you are my hero, wish I was brave enough to do it.

Ain’t nothing to it…. Happy to provide moral support!

 

[Avslash]

You're gonna like it a whole lot more.

Personally, I drew the line at a CAI. Seemed like hogwash to me, but otherwise, we could hang out.

 

[Explorerinil]

My only concern would be if some how an over the air update came through and bricked the truck. I know you can turn them off, but I wish the tune file could permanently disable that feature. Did you run the 0 hp emissions off tune or did you add power to it?

Also curious as to your fuel economy, my deleted 21 got 19-20 on the highway with 37 inch tires. My new stock 26 gets a solid 20 stock on the highway ay 70mph.

 

[StickyF350]

You're gonna like it a whole lot more.

Personally, I drew the line at a CAI. Seemed like hogwash to me, but otherwise, we could hang out.

My last 4 diesels have all gotten the same treatment. Love it. 0hp just looking efficiency and longevity. If you know, you know.

Haha - “Otherwise, we could hang out”

 

[trmrzla]

Man you are my hero, wish I was brave enough to do it.

Same!!

 

[StickyF350]

My only concern would be if some how an over the air update came through and bricked the truck. I know you can turn them off, but I wish the tune file could permanently disable that feature. Did you run the 0 hp emissions off tune or did you add power to it?

No power added. 0hp

Not worried about it.

 

[securityguy]

Ain’t nothing to it…. Happy to provide moral support!

How about financial support

 

[Explorerinil]

No power added. 0hp

Not worried about it.

Ok so my new truck is the first truck I’ve owned that has over the air updates. I don’t believe prior to 22 they actually did, although I’ve read conflicting info. Did you just turn that off on your 26?

 

[AZsurveyor]

Of course, it helps that your engine bay is spotless but. what. a. beatiful. job. So meticulous.

Of course, anyone that can do this, can do a better job than the bel0v3d mec4@nic that handled mine

If you can talk about it, what is new and improved about the SPE coolant reroute? I need to get one and been spacing this out, is it worth the wait?

 

[JTredway]

Damn nice work. Shit that dpf was probably just as shiny on the inside.

 

[Avslash]

My only concern would be if some how an over the air update came through and bricked the truck. I know you can turn them off, but I wish the tune file could permanently disable that feature. Did you run the 0 hp emissions off tune or did you add power to it?

Also curious as to your fuel economy, my deleted 21 got 19-20 on the highway with 37 inch tires. My new stock 26 gets a solid 20 stock on the highway ay 70mph.

3 plugs on the telematics unit and that is no longer a concern. Of course mine is still plugged in…

Honestly, I think turn off auto and it’s minimal risk

 

[StickyF350]

3 plugs on the telematics unit and that is no longer a concern. Of course mine is still plugged in…

Honestly, I think turn off auto and it’s minimal risk

That’s how I subscribe. Well said!

Of course, it helps that your engine bay is spotless but. what. a. beatiful. job. So meticulous.

Of course, anyone that can do this, can do a better job than the bel0v3d mec4@nic that handled mine

If you can talk about it, what is new and improved about the SPE coolant reroute? I need to get one and been spacing this out, is it worth the wait?

so the main SPE Coolant Reroute is honestly aesthetics for cleaning up the engine bay. However the Turbo Coolant Lines on the HO presented an issue.

The Inlet and return stand pipes were bent in a way that made contact with the intake piping manifold. Easy button was slightly tweak and good to go.

I reached out and they provided the kit for removing the standpipes into billet fittings with AN connection points. MPP also sells this kit and it’s fantastic.

This allowed the removal of the hard lines running over the intake manifold.

For some different angles of those fittings and new connections.

Long answer short; was it required!? Nope, but I think it makes it look way better. Appreciate the kind words. I always try to do super clean work and make reverting as easy as possible.

 

[StickyF350]

Of course, it helps that your engine bay is spotless but. what. a. beatiful. job. So meticulous.

Of course, anyone that can do this, can do a better job than the bel0v3d mec4@nic that handled mine

If you can talk about it, what is new and improved about the SPE coolant reroute? I need to get one and been spacing this out, is it worth the wait?

Sorry I noticed above my description had a typo for turbo coolant fittings from SPE and Improved Racing fittings.

I’ve corrected above with:


Turbo Coolant Reroute was a combination of SPE turbo components to replace the OEM standpipes and convert to o-ring sealed AN fitting to barb.

I then purchased Improved Racing Fittings:

5/8" Hose Barb to 5/8 (15.82mm) Female Quick Connect, 45-Degree, Single Button

Part #: BQF-045-10-10

And wrapped it all up with cutting the SPE hose to length and my own SS ear clamps.

 

[StickyF350]

Damn nice work. Shit that dpf was probably just as shiny on the inside.

It honestly was.

The part that surprised me the most was the amount of oil coming out of the CCV box after accumulating around 300 miles. The previous trucks also took a diet there but I just remember feeling surprised at the amount.

 

[StickyF350]

SPE CCV re-route runs over the brake booster and down the frame rail to the DEF tank area.

On the tank bracket, I’ve mounted the SPE External catch can and a piece of hose was trimmed to cushion the tight tolerance or mitigate any potential rubbing against the bracket.

Front drivers side perspective:

And from the rear axle looking forward

I have asked SPE for the bracket dimensions and I’m planning on a new bracket from send cut send to address. Just need a little more drop flexibility to make me happy.

In my experience, CCV to atmosphere anywhere in front of the cab/bed line cause my wife and daughters to complain.

My previous one I routed through the frame rail and dumped it out near the spare tire.

 

[Vecman]

SPE CCV re-route runs over the brake booster and down the frame rail to the DEF tank area.

On the tank bracket, I’ve mounted the SPE External catch can and a piece of hose was trimmed to cushion the tight tolerance or mitigate any potential rubbing against the bracket.

Front drivers side perspective:

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And from the rear axle looking forward

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I have asked SPE for the bracket dimensions and I’m planning on a new bracket from send cut send to address. Just need a little more drop flexibility to make me happy.

In my experience, CCV to atmosphere anywhere in front of the cab/bed line cause my wife and daughters to complain.

My previous one I routed through the frame rail and dumped it out near the spare tire.

I'm about to do the CCV reroute as well, and was gone buy extra hose to make sure it terminated past the bed line. I didn't want to spend another couple hundred bucks on the external catch can if I had the CCV reroute with the internal one. Glad to hear that I shouldn't have any smell issues venting it back there

 

[StickyF350]

I'm about to do the CCV reroute as well, and was gone buy extra hose to make sure it terminated past the bed line. I didn't want to spend another couple hundred bucks on the external catch can if I had the CCV reroute with the internal one. Glad to hear that I shouldn't have any smell issues venting it back there

I’ve used this twice as my extension piece.

EVIL ENERGY 3/4" Silicone Heater Hose 10FT Coolant Radiator SAE 20R3 60PSI

I’ll try and get a picture of my old trucks hose route. I was really clean.