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First Time Posting - Stage 1 vs Stage 2

Espresso

New Member
May 31, 2025
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Truck Year
2019
Hi everyone,
New to the forums as I just picked up a 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman eco diesel.
123k on the truck.
The dealership just did all the recalls before I picked it up.
The egr and the hpfp recall was done and stock flashed ecu (Trash)

I then purchased MrTuning Stage 1 + Def Delete.
Installed the tune. Truck runs great now much much better
I just have a quick question. Im looking to delete the DPF now.
Can I run a stage 2 tune - Remove the DPF install a CAT and DPF delete pipe.
With the stage 2 tune can I keep the EGR and DEF still installed just turned off from the tune? or do I have to remove the EGR completely?

I am a bit confused on the stage 1 vs 2
Ideally id like to keep the EGR installed for the time being (turned off) and the DEF turned off

Any information helps
Much Much appreciated
 
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