Subtitle: A Deep Dive into the Essential "Supporting Actor" Mod: The EGT Relocation Kit
Hey everyone,
Let's talk about a critical, yet often overlooked, piece of the modification puzzle for our 2013 and newer 6.7L Rams. We all know the big-ticket items: tunes, deletes, intakes, turbos. We spend hours researching the best power gains and reliability upgrades. But what happens when one of those very mods breaks a factory sensor system? Suddenly, you have a check engine light, a limp-mode truck, or worse, no way to monitor a vital parameter.
This is exactly the scenario you face after one of the most common mods—the EGR system delete. Or when you install a shiny new aftermarket intake manifold. The factory Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor has a very specific home, and when you remove the EGR cooler or change the intake, that home disappears. You're left holding a perfectly good, expensive OEM sensor with nowhere to plug it in.
So, what's the solution? Do you just leave it unplugged and ignore the codes? Absolutely not. EGT monitoring is crucial for engine health. The real answer is an EGT Relocation Kit, and today I'm breaking down a popular and well-executed option: the Trucktok 2013+ RAM Cummins EGT Relocation Kit.
What This Kit Actually Does (The "Why")
In simple terms, this kit gives your OEM EGT sensor a new, safe home. It doesn't upgrade the sensor; it relocates and preserves its function. When you delete the EGR, the port on the driver's side exhaust manifold (where the sensor originally threads in) is typically needed for a block-off plate or is simply rendered inaccessible. This kit provides the bridge—both literally and figuratively—to reinstall that sensor into a new location on your exhaust system, usually further downstream on the exhaust manifold or up-pipe.
Without a kit like this, you're looking at either a non-functioning sensor (bad for monitoring and often triggers faults) or a hack job of splicing wires and rigging an adapter. This product is the clean, professional, and reliable fix.
What's in the Kit & Key Highlights (The "What")
Ordering this kit gets you a complete, vehicle-specific solution. Here’s what makes it stand out:
1. The High-Temperature Hero: The Wiring Harness Extension
This isn't just any wire. It's a high-quality, high-temperature resistant cable specifically engineered for the brutal environment under the hood. We're talking about areas near the exhaust manifold where temperatures are extreme. This cable is designed with heat-resistant materials that enhance durability and shock resistance. It features OEM-style connectors on both ends—it's a true plug-and-play extension. You unplug the factory sensor from its original harness, plug the factory harness into one end of this extension, and plug your OEM sensor into the other end. No cutting, no splicing, no electrical tape. This preserves signal integrity and reliability.
2. The Hardware Heart: The Stainless Steel Probe Adapter
This small but vital component is what makes the physical relocation possible. It's a solid stainless steel adapter with 1/8" NPT Male threads on one end (this is a standard pipe thread size used in many exhaust bungs and fittings) and the OEM EGT female thread on the other. This adapter allows you to screw your factory sensor into it, and then screw the entire assembly into a new, threaded port on your exhaust. The use of stainless steel ensures it can handle the heat and corrosion without seizing or degrading.
3. The Core Purpose: Reuse and Reposition
The entire philosophy of the kit is smart reuse. Your factory EGT probe is a high-quality, perfectly calibrated sensor. This kit allows you to reuse your OEM EGT probe to continue monitoring exhaust gas temperatures accurately. The extended wiring harness gives you the flexibility to reinstall the sensor to a new, optimal position after your modifications are complete.
Who Needs This Kit? (The "When")
This isn't a mod you do on its own for fun. It's an essential supporting component for several common upgrades:
The install is straightforward for anyone with basic mechanical skills. It's primarily an electrical routing job once you have your new exhaust port ready (many EGR delete kits or up-pipes include a spare 1/8" NPT port for this exact purpose). You route the new extension harness safely away from moving parts and extreme heat, secure it with zip ties, and make the connections. The kit is specifically designed to fit 2013+ 6.7L Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with the Cummins diesel engine.
Final Verdict
The Trucktok EGT Relocation Kit is a perfect example of a "enabler mod." It's not flashy, but it enables you to perform more significant modifications correctly and safely. you get:
Hey everyone,
Let's talk about a critical, yet often overlooked, piece of the modification puzzle for our 2013 and newer 6.7L Rams. We all know the big-ticket items: tunes, deletes, intakes, turbos. We spend hours researching the best power gains and reliability upgrades. But what happens when one of those very mods breaks a factory sensor system? Suddenly, you have a check engine light, a limp-mode truck, or worse, no way to monitor a vital parameter.
This is exactly the scenario you face after one of the most common mods—the EGR system delete. Or when you install a shiny new aftermarket intake manifold. The factory Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor has a very specific home, and when you remove the EGR cooler or change the intake, that home disappears. You're left holding a perfectly good, expensive OEM sensor with nowhere to plug it in.
So, what's the solution? Do you just leave it unplugged and ignore the codes? Absolutely not. EGT monitoring is crucial for engine health. The real answer is an EGT Relocation Kit, and today I'm breaking down a popular and well-executed option: the Trucktok 2013+ RAM Cummins EGT Relocation Kit.
What This Kit Actually Does (The "Why")
In simple terms, this kit gives your OEM EGT sensor a new, safe home. It doesn't upgrade the sensor; it relocates and preserves its function. When you delete the EGR, the port on the driver's side exhaust manifold (where the sensor originally threads in) is typically needed for a block-off plate or is simply rendered inaccessible. This kit provides the bridge—both literally and figuratively—to reinstall that sensor into a new location on your exhaust system, usually further downstream on the exhaust manifold or up-pipe.
Without a kit like this, you're looking at either a non-functioning sensor (bad for monitoring and often triggers faults) or a hack job of splicing wires and rigging an adapter. This product is the clean, professional, and reliable fix.
What's in the Kit & Key Highlights (The "What")
Ordering this kit gets you a complete, vehicle-specific solution. Here’s what makes it stand out:
1. The High-Temperature Hero: The Wiring Harness Extension
This isn't just any wire. It's a high-quality, high-temperature resistant cable specifically engineered for the brutal environment under the hood. We're talking about areas near the exhaust manifold where temperatures are extreme. This cable is designed with heat-resistant materials that enhance durability and shock resistance. It features OEM-style connectors on both ends—it's a true plug-and-play extension. You unplug the factory sensor from its original harness, plug the factory harness into one end of this extension, and plug your OEM sensor into the other end. No cutting, no splicing, no electrical tape. This preserves signal integrity and reliability.
2. The Hardware Heart: The Stainless Steel Probe Adapter
This small but vital component is what makes the physical relocation possible. It's a solid stainless steel adapter with 1/8" NPT Male threads on one end (this is a standard pipe thread size used in many exhaust bungs and fittings) and the OEM EGT female thread on the other. This adapter allows you to screw your factory sensor into it, and then screw the entire assembly into a new, threaded port on your exhaust. The use of stainless steel ensures it can handle the heat and corrosion without seizing or degrading.
3. The Core Purpose: Reuse and Reposition
The entire philosophy of the kit is smart reuse. Your factory EGT probe is a high-quality, perfectly calibrated sensor. This kit allows you to reuse your OEM EGT probe to continue monitoring exhaust gas temperatures accurately. The extended wiring harness gives you the flexibility to reinstall the sensor to a new, optimal position after your modifications are complete.
Who Needs This Kit? (The "When")
This isn't a mod you do on its own for fun. It's an essential supporting component for several common upgrades:
- EGR System Deletion: This is the #1 reason. The kit simplifies the process of extending the sensor wiring after the original mounting position is blocked or removed.
- Aftermarket Intake Manifold Upgrades: Many performance intakes don't have a port for the EGT sensor, requiring its relocation.
- General Sensor Repositioning: Any time the original sensor location becomes unusable due to other engine bay work, this kit provides a clean solution.
The install is straightforward for anyone with basic mechanical skills. It's primarily an electrical routing job once you have your new exhaust port ready (many EGR delete kits or up-pipes include a spare 1/8" NPT port for this exact purpose). You route the new extension harness safely away from moving parts and extreme heat, secure it with zip ties, and make the connections. The kit is specifically designed to fit 2013+ 6.7L Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with the Cummins diesel engine.
Final Verdict
The Trucktok EGT Relocation Kit is a perfect example of a "enabler mod." It's not flashy, but it enables you to perform more significant modifications correctly and safely. you get:
- Peace of Mind: Your engine's temperature monitoring remains active.
- Clean Installation: No hacky wiring jobs. It looks OEM.
- Reliability: High-temp materials mean it will last.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Saves you from buying a new, expensive sensor or dealing with drivability issues.
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