The ECM issue hasn't really gone anywhere this week. I am in the field most of this week so it's a matter of getting a hold of either predator or the warranty company for my ECM. But hopefully it will be fixed soon. I'm pretty sure the Predator will allow me to turn off my EGR too so I can pull it out completely. Once I can actually use it anyhow. haha
I haven't heard back from your friend yet, but hopefully soon. I'm looking forward to starting that project.