diff --git a/cufft/extensions.py b/cufft/extensions.py
index 468d8d1cb..bf41f76cc 100644
--- a/cufft/extensions.py
+++ b/cufft/extensions.py
@@ -147,7 +147,6 @@ def build_extension(self, ext):
         if has_cu:
             old_compiler = self.compiler
             self.compiler = NvccCompiler(verbose=old_compiler.verbose,
-                                        dry_run=old_compiler.dry_run,
                                         force=old_compiler.force) # this is our bespoke compiler
             super(CustomBuildExt, self).build_extension(ext)
             self.compiler=old_compiler