6.7 Cummins Throttle Valve Delete Kit

Why Does Your 6.7 Cummins Need a Throttle Valve Delete Kit?

Soot Packs the Bore and Jams the Butterfly

The 6.7L Cummins recirculates exhaust through the EGR circuit, and that soot-laden charge coats everything upstream of the intake horn, including the throttle valve shaft and bore. After enough heat cycles, the butterfly starts sticking, first sluggish, then frozen partway shut. A valve that cannot open or seat on command throws codes, surges at idle, and starves the engine right when you need airflow most.

Heat Cycles Cook the Actuator and Shaft Seals

The factory throttle valve actuator and its shaft seals live in one of the hottest, dirtiest corners of the engine bay. Repeated regen events bake the electronics until the motor weakens or the position sensor drifts out of range, and a drifting sensor means the ECM chases a valve that is no longer where it thinks it is. That is the kind of ghost drivability complaint that eats shop hours diagnosing.

Those regen events only exist because the diesel particulate filter is still in the exhaust stream, so owners who want the valve gone and the regen cycles gone usually handle both at once with a diesel DPF delete kit. Doing the pair in one job also means the ECM is calibrated once instead of being retuned after every stage of hardware.

A Closed Valve Chokes the Intake at the Worst Moment

When an electronically failed or soot-jammed valve slams shut under load, the engine is instantly starved of charge air, and on stock plastic charge pipes the pressure spike can blow the plumbing apart. Towing heavy is exactly when these failures choose to show up. The butterfly is a single point of failure sitting directly in the only air path the engine has.

What Can a Throttle Valve Delete Kit Solve?

Removes the Failure Point Entirely

A CNC-machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum delete block replaces the whole butterfly assembly, so there is no shaft to seize, no actuator to burn up, and no sensor to drift. The valve can never close and choke the engine again because the valve no longer exists. That is the whole point, and it is why shops install these as routine insurance on any EGR-deleted build.

Straight-Through Airflow and Smoother Decel

With the butterfly gone, charge air runs a clean, unobstructed path from the intercooler into the intake horn with less turbulence. Owners consistently report the lift-throttle buck disappearing because nothing is closing in the airstream on deceleration. Turbo spool feels quicker, and the truck settles down at light cruise.

Clean Coolant Routing on Bypass Variants

The factory throttle valve assembly runs engine coolant through its housing, and our coolant bypass kits reroute that circuit with precision TIG-welded T304 stainless steel lines and high-temperature Viton O-ring sealed fittings. You delete the valve without leaving a dead leg in the cooling circuit, which keeps coolant flow and heat transfer where the engineers intended.

Shop Throttle Valve Delete Kit by Dodge Ram Engine & Fitment Guide

• EGR & Throttle Delete Kit (2007-2009) - Fits the 6.7L Cummins in Dodge Ram 2500/3500 (2007-2009). Covers the first-generation 6.7 with the early EGR layout; replaces the throttle valve and EGR hardware in one pass with billet blocks and fresh gaskets.
• EGR & Throttle Delete Kit (2010-2014) - Fits the 6.7L Cummins in Dodge Ram 2500/3500 (2010-2014). Matches the early 4th Gen intake and updated emissions layout, so a 2012 Ram 2500 gets the correct bracket, bolt pattern, and gasket set.
• EGR Delete Throttle Valve w/ Coolant Bypass (2013-2019) - Fits the 6.7L Cummins in Dodge Ram 2500/3500/4500/5500 (2013-2019). Late 4th Gen kit with T304 stainless coolant bypass routing, covering 2014, 2015, and 2018 trucks through the end of the platform.
• EGR Throttle Valve Delete Kit (2007-2018) - Fits the 6.7L Cummins in Dodge Ram 2500/3500 (2007-2018). Broad-coverage 6061-T6 billet block for shops that want one part number on the shelf across multiple customer generations.
• CCV & EGR Throttle Valve Delete Combo (2007.5-2018) - Fits the 6.7L Cummins in Dodge Ram 2500/3500 (2007.5-2018). Pairs the valve delete with a CCV crankcase reroute so oil vapor stops loading the intake tract with sludge.

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FAQs About 6.7 Cummins Throttle Valve Delete Kit

What does a throttle valve delete kit do on a 6.7 Cummins?

The factory throttle valve is a butterfly plate mounted in the intake tract, and its real job is serving the EGR system, closing to build the pressure differential that pushes exhaust gas back into the intake and softening shutdown events. A delete kit pulls that valve out and replaces it with a CNC-machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum block sealed with high-temperature Viton O-rings. Once the billet block is in, the butterfly can never close and choke the engine, and the intake path runs straight through with no obstruction.

What are the benefits of a 6.7 Cummins throttle valve delete?

The big one is reliability, because you eliminate a known failure point instead of waiting for soot to jam the butterfly half shut. Owners also report smoother deceleration without the abrupt buck the valve causes when it closes on lift-throttle, slightly quicker turbo spool feel, and cleaner charge air delivery under sustained load.

Keep expectations honest. The delete is not a big horsepower adder by itself since an open butterfly already flows decent air. The value is removing the restriction and the risk, which is why most shops bundle it with an EGR delete and tuning as one job.

Will a 6.7 Cummins throttle valve delete cause a check engine light?

It will if you ignore the electronics, because the ECM still commands the valve and watches its position sensor. On 2010 and newer trucks, you need delete-capable tuning that shuts the throttle valve strategy off; otherwise, you will set codes and can trigger the electronic throttle warning light.

On some model years, owners keep the factory connector seated and the removed valve stowed in the harness reach, which keeps the circuit happy on certain setups. The clean answer is always proper tuning matched to the delete, and our support team can confirm what your specific year needs.

How do I install a 6.7 Cummins throttle valve delete kit?

Disconnect both batteries, loosen the intercooler tube clamps, and pull the boot off the throttle valve flange. Unbolt the factory valve from the intake, swap the billet delete block in place with the supplied stainless hardware, then reinstall the tube and torque the clamps down.

Finish by flashing your delete tune or clearing the throttle valve codes, then run the truck and check for leaks around the block. Most installs take under an hour with basic hand tools in a driveway.

What years does the 6.7 Cummins throttle valve delete kit fit?

Kits in this collection cover the 6.7L Cummins from its 2007.5 introduction through the end of the 4th Gen platform in 2019, segmented by generation. The 2007-2009 kit fits the 3rd Gen trucks, the 2010-2014 kit fits early 4th Gen Rams like the 2012 Ram 2500, and the 2013-2019 kit covers the later trucks including 2014, 2015, and 2018 Ram 2500 and 3500 models.

Broad-fit versions cover 2007-2018 in a single part number, and chassis cab Ram 4500 and 5500 trucks are covered by the 2013-2019 generation kits. Match the kit to your build year rather than the registration year, since early build dates can straddle the changeover.

Can I just unplug the throttle valve instead of installing a delete?

On a deleted truck with the right tuning, unplugging works and plenty of owners go that route. The catch is that the butterfly, shaft, and bore still sit in the intake tract collecting soot, and a valve stuck in the airstream still restricts flow even with the actuator dead.

The billet delete block is the permanent fix because it removes the valve from the airflow entirely and cleans up the intake path. It also tidies up the engine bay, which matters when the truck doubles as a shop display.

Do I need a tuner to run a throttle valve delete on my Ram 2500?

Plan on one. The ECM on 2010 and newer Rams actively monitors the throttle valve circuit, and pulling the hardware without turning the strategy off in the tune sets codes almost immediately.

A delete-capable tuner shuts off the throttle valve function, clears the related DTCs, and usually carries the EGR delete strategy you need anyway when the valve comes out as part of a full emissions delete. Our 24/7 live support can walk you through tuner and kit pairing for your build year before you order.

Is a throttle body delete the same as a throttle valve delete on a 6.7 Cummins?

Same part, different shop slang. Cummins documentation calls it a throttle valve while gasser and Powerstroke guys call the same butterfly assembly a throttle body, so a search for throttle body delete 6.7 Cummins lands on the same kits in this collection.

Whatever you call it, the function is identical: pull the butterfly assembly and block the mounting flange with billet so the intake runs obstruction-free.

Will a throttle valve delete lower EGTs on my Cummins?

On its own, expect modest gains, since an open factory butterfly already flows decent air and the delete mostly removes turbulence and the risk of a partial closure under load. Where owners see real EGT drops is when the valve delete is part of a full EGR delete with proper tuning, because hot exhaust gas stops feeding back into the intake altogether.

Towing is where it shows up most. Trucks hooked to heavy trailers run cooler, spool faster, and hold speed on grades without the surge you get when the EGR system is still active and the valve keeps cycling.

Are these throttle valve delete kits street legal?

Throttle valve delete kits are sold for competition and closed-course off-road use only. Removing or altering emissions control components can violate federal and local law on pollution-controlled vehicles, so check the regulations that apply to your jurisdiction and how you actually use the truck before ordering.

Fitment matters too, because kits are generation-specific across 2007.5-2009, 2010-2014, and 2013-2019 Rams, so verify your build year or contact our 24/7 support, and we will confirm the correct kit. Every order ships free from our US warehouses, carries a 1-year warranty, and is backed by a 45-day return policy if the fitment is not right.