2013+ Cummins EGT Relocation Kit: Which Version Do You Need?

Do You Actually Need This Kit?

This is not a universal add-on for any EGR or DPF delete - it is specifically for trucks where an EGR cooler upgrade, delete, or bypass has removed or displaced the stock EGT probe's mounting location. If your cooler delete kit already includes its own EGT provision, or if you have not touched the EGR cooler at all, you may not need this. When in doubt, check what your specific EGR delete kit includes before assuming you need a separate relocation kit - our 6.7 Cummins EGR delete guide covers what typical kits do and don't include.

What The Kit Actually Does

This is a sensor relocation kit, not a power kit, and it does not lower your actual exhaust temperature - it gives the factory EGT probe a new home on the exhaust manifold. The kit includes a probe adapter and sensor harness. If you already have a tapped blocker plate on your manifold or up-pipe hardware, the adapter threads straight in and the harness routes back to the original EGT plug location, so you're not re-running factory wiring. If you don't have a tapped plate yet, SPELAB's plate option is pre-drilled and tapped for 1/8" NPT and built for this exact probe adapter.

A missing or stranded EGT probe won't necessarily disable the truck, but it can leave you without a working temperature reading at a point where you'd otherwise catch a developing heat problem - and depending on your specific ECM strategy and model year, it may also set a sensor circuit fault. What it will or won't trigger varies enough by calibration and year that it's worth confirming against your own truck's behavior rather than assuming.

Which Version Do You Need: 2013-2018 Or 2019+?

This kit is sold in two separate versions - EGT (2013-2018) and EGT (2019+) - because the sensor harness and connector changed between those model ranges. Buying the wrong one is the single most common mistake with this part, and it's an easy one to make if you just skim "2013+" in the title. Confirm your truck's model year against the correct SKU on the EGT Relocation Kit product page before you check out, not after the box shows up.

Fitment And Model-Year Restrictions

This kit fits 2013 to 2024 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 trucks with the 6.7L Cummins, split across the two version options above. It is not designed for cab-and-chassis trucks or trucks running air suspension, since the mounting location and harness routing assume a standard pickup frame and rear suspension layout. If you're not sure which delete parts your specific model year needs before adding this to the cart, the 6.7 Cummins delete kit fitment guide by year breaks down the differences.

What's In The Box

• EGT sensor wiring harness
• Wiring harness protector
• Sensor threaded fitting (probe adapter) for the exhaust flap/manifold bung

Note that the box does not include a tapped blocker plate unless you specifically order that option - if your manifold hardware doesn't already have a 1/8" NPT tapped bung, you'll want the plate as well, not just the adapter and harness.

Installation Overview

Have basic hand tools on hand before starting: a wrench set, screwdriver, gloves, safety glasses, and the SPELAB install instructions that ship with the kit (the full SPELAB official install instructions hub covers every delete-related kit if you're doing this alongside other work). This is a garage-level job for most DIYers, but the truck needs to be fully cooled - do not work on the exhaust manifold or up-pipe on an engine that has just been running.

• Prep: Park on level ground, engine off and fully cooled, gloves and eye protection on.
• Remove the OEM probe: Pull the factory EGT sensor from its original DPF-area location, following the instructions for your specific delete setup.
• Thread in the adapter: If you already have a tapped blocker plate, thread the probe adapter directly into it. If not, install the tapped plate first, then the adapter.
• Route the harness: Run the sensor harness back to the original EGT plug location, using the included protector anywhere the wiring passes near the manifold, turbo, or up-pipe.
• Follow the torque and thread guidance in your instructions rather than guessing - some fittings call for thread sealant or anti-seize and some don't, and the included instructions are specific to this adapter.
• Check and start: Confirm every fitting is snug, start the engine, and watch for a stable EGT reading and no new codes once it's up to temperature.

Legal And Compliance Notes

An EGT relocation kit by itself is just a sensor and harness - it doesn't touch emissions hardware. The compliance question comes from whatever EGR or DPF delete work it's paired with, not the sensor relocation itself. Public-road trucks are required to keep EGR and DPF systems functional under the Clean Air Act, and EPA has been clear that there is no exemption for converting a street-certified vehicle into an "off-road only" build - the tampering and defeat-device prohibitions apply to the underlying emissions delete, regardless of how the truck is labeled afterward. If your build includes an EGR or DPF delete, confirm your truck's actual use case and legal status before starting; our 6.7 Cummins DPF delete pros and cons guide covers that decision in more depth.

Real Owner Scenarios: Towing And Cold Weather

A Ram pulling a heavy trailer up a grade generates real, sustained exhaust heat, and a properly mounted EGT probe is one of the more useful early-warning tools for catching an exhaust stream running hotter than expected before it becomes a bigger turbo or exhaust-component problem. In cold weather, a stranded or missing probe doesn't behave any differently by season - if it's going to set a code or read wrong, it'll do that in July as much as January. The relocation just gets you back to having a real reading instead of a guess, in any weather.

FAQ

Q: Do I need this kit for any EGR delete, or only specific ones?

A: Only when an EGR cooler upgrade, delete, or bypass has removed or displaced the stock EGT probe's mounting point. Check what your specific EGR delete kit includes first - some already account for the probe, and this relocation kit may not be necessary.

Q: Should I order the 2013-2018 or 2019+ version?

A: They use different sensor harnesses and connectors, so match the version to your truck's actual model year. This is the most common ordering mistake with this part.

Q: Do I need the tapped blocker plate too, or just the adapter and harness?

A: If your manifold or up-pipe hardware already has a 1/8" NPT tapped bung, the adapter and harness alone will do. If it doesn't, you need the pre-drilled, pre-tapped plate as well.

Q: What vehicles is this kit compatible with?

A: 2013 to 2024 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 trucks with the 6.7L Cummins. It is not designed for cab-and-chassis trucks or trucks with air suspension.

Q: Does this kit change my actual exhaust temperature or add power?

A: No. It relocates where the temperature is measured; it doesn't change engine output or exhaust heat on its own.

Q: Will this affect my emissions compliance?

A: The sensor relocation itself doesn't touch emissions hardware, but it's typically installed alongside an EGR or DPF delete, and that underlying delete is what carries legal and compliance risk on a public-road truck. See the legal section above before starting.