1. Summary of Ford 6.7 Powerstroke CCV Delete/Reroute Kit
A Ford 6.7 Powerstroke CCV delete/reroute kit moves crankcase vent (CCV) vapors away from the intake. Done right, it keeps oil mist out of the intercooler and turbo, cuts maintenance, and can protect seals. The trade-off is that the 6.7 was engineered around a controlled negative crankcase pressure, so a poor install can raise pressure and stress parts. Venting to atmosphere also adds smell and carries legal and warranty risk depending on where you live. Below we break down the real owner pros, the honest cons, practical setups, the delete/reroute kits we sell, and how to install.
2. Pros of Ford 6.7 Powerstroke CCV Delete/Reroute Kit
The biggest reason owners reroute the 6.7's CCV is to keep oil mist out of the intake and charged-air side. On a stock truck the vent dumps crankcase vapor straight back into the intake, where it can coat the intercooler and hot-side boost tubes with oil. As one owner put it, the CCV "routes these crankcase vapors back into the intake. This can coat your intercooler with oil, which is why some people choose to reroute it out to a catch can or just run a hose straight down under the truck" (reddit.com/r/Diesel). After a clean reroute the difference is obvious — a common report is pulling the hot-side tube and finding it dry: "now clean air goes in, dirty goes out" (reddit.com/r/Diesel).
Beyond the intake, a good reroute protects engine seals and the driveway. Several owners run an internal catch can or frame-side reroute specifically to stop leaks, with one noting "Save your seals. Reroute it. I put an internal catch can. No drips on the driveway now" (reddit.com/r/Diesel). Setups that drain back to the crankcase leave the least mess — a Cummins owner running a variant can that "drains back to the crankcase ... 0 residue in them" (reddit.com/r/Cummins).
There's also a service angle. Where the OEM breather is a serviceable filter, rerouting means you're "not having to change this out as much," and a catch can only needs occasional emptying (reddit.com/r/Diesel). Net result: a cleaner, lower-maintenance induction path that suits trucks that tow or idle for long stretches.
3. Cons / Risks of Ford 6.7 Powerstroke CCV Delete/Reroute Kit
The 6.7's crankcase ventilation is engineered, not accidental. The engine is "designed to have a negative crankcase pressure," so the first pushback owners hear is that there's "zero need to delete it" (reddit.com/r/Diesel). The real concern is the debated effect on turbo-seal lubrication: some owners worry that stripping the oily vapor leaves the seals without that film, and one commenter fretted about "run[ning] your turbo with engine oil" in the fumes (reddit.com/r/Diesel). Handled carefully this is manageable, but it's the technical reason the mod isn't free.
Sloppy installs create their own problems. There's "a possibility to increase crankcase pressure when installing the delete that can cause stress on parts," and a poorly routed or clamped reroute hose "could leak oil onto the ground after some time" (reddit.com/r/Diesel). Venting to atmosphere also "makes the truck smell a bit more" — fine on a job site, less so in a neighborhood.
Finally, the legal and warranty side is real. Like any emissions-adjacent change, broader deletes trade long-term compliance for performance; as one owner summed it: "Pros: Healthier truck... Cons: Goodbye warranty. Goodbye passing emissions testing" (reddit.com/r/Diesel). Check your local rules before you commit.
4. Practical Approaches & User Experiences on Ford 6.7 Powerstroke CCV Delete/Reroute Kit
Most 6.7 owners pick between two catch-can styles. An internal diffuser-style can captures oil and lets it "drip back down inside" the crankcase, so there's little to no mess to maintain. An external can is the choice for people who want to see and empty it themselves — one owner went external "mostly because I'm super neurotic" about watching the buildup. Both keep vapor out of the intake; the difference is inspection convenience.
If you don't want a can at all, a simple reroute to the frame rail or front axle is common and cheap. Reports are generally positive — "Mine is run into the passenger frame rail, free rust prevention" and "I have it dumping at the front axle ... and have no oil coming out of it." Plenty of owners also keep the factory setup and simply service the OEM CCV filter rather than deleting. As one put it, the stock unit is "just a series of baffles. Never gets clogged and never fails," while others change "the filter at half the recommended interval" to stay ahead of clogging.
A few lessons repeat across builds. Confirm your year's vent design before buying — "Check yours to be sure." Route and clamp the line away from heat and moving parts ("Just be smart with how you route it"), and a drain-back design cuts residue to nearly zero. Most importantly, keep every original part and a copy of the factory tune so you can revert for resale, inspection, or warranty.
5. Ford 6.7 Powerstroke CCV Delete/Reroute Kits
We carry the standard CCV reroute/delete line and an upgraded 360° rotatable elbow version, each fitting 2011–2025 6.7L Powerstroke trucks. Pick your catch-can setup and apply code DPF12 for 12% off (all orange prices are the price AFTER the code). See install guide in section 6.
CCV Reroute/Delete Kit
- Basic reroute/delete kit for 2011–2025 6.7L.
- Moves vapor out of the intake.
w/ Internal Catch Can
- Internal catch can traps oil.
- Keeps vapor off the turbo.
w/ Internal & External Catch Can
- Internal + external cans.
- Best for towing longevity.
Basic Kit w/ Upgraded 360° Rotatable Elbow
- Upgraded with a 360° rotatable elbow for flexible hose aiming.
- Fits 2011–2025 6.7L.
w/ Internal Catch Can + 360° Rotatable Elbow
- Internal can + 360° rotatable elbow.
- Flexible hose aiming.
w/ Internal & External Can + 360° Rotatable Elbow
- Both internal & external cans + 360° rotatable elbow.
- Top setup for control.
6. Installation Guide on Ford 6.7 Powerstroke CCV Delete/Reroute Kit
Full step-by-step instructions for the 2011–2025 6.7L Powerstroke are in our guide, with both a web page and a downloadable PDF:
- Web tutorial: How to Install CCV Reroute/Delete Kit on 2011–2025 Ford 6.7 Powerstroke – Step by Step Guide
- PDF download: How to Install CCV Reroute/Delete Kit on 2011–2025 Ford 6.7 Powerstroke – Step by Step Guide (PDF)
In short: remove the factory CCV filter from the valve cover and the hose that runs to the intake, fit the reroute elbow and catch can (if equipped), secure all lines with clamps, and route the vent away from hot spots and moving parts. Keep your original parts in case you need to revert.
Questions about fitment or which catch-can setup fits your truck? Email service@dpfexhaust.com. If you have any questions, you can also click the blue chat button at the bottom right of our website to contact us.
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