EGR, to block off, or not to block off, that is the question

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95stangGT

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Feb 21, 2004

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• Feb 21, 2004

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Well, the "big project" for my car has begun. I'm in the process of pulling the motor, hiding wires, and just cleaning up the engine bay. I already removed the smog pump and related crap which leads me to the EGR. Do I leave it intact or toss it out. What are the pros/cons to it. This is gonna be an everyday driver. Lets hear some input

 

FordStang

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Feb 21, 2004

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• Feb 21, 2004

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block off, i had a guy make me a nice plate and RTV'd it up and screwed it in. I gotta find something to block off the header though

 

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Daytona Bch, FL

Feb 21, 2004

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• Feb 21, 2004

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Toss it... do a search for a thread about what you have to do when you remove the EGR. Theres a pin on one of the sensors that has to be held down or else you'll get a CE light.

 

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yellow1995Cobra

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Dec 23, 2002

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Feb 21, 2004

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• Feb 21, 2004

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Just block it off. A 351 cleveland fuel pump block off plate works perfect. Its the exact same size and usually chrome plated. About 7 bucks from a local speed shop.

Then just use a fitting from homedepot for the header. I got mine in the lawn/garden section.

 

roached1

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Feb 22, 2004

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• Feb 22, 2004

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What about reliability? I've considered it myself, but I use my stang as a daily driver in the summer(100+ miles a day) and was concerned with reliability and drivability after the removal of the air pump and EGR. Any major concerns?

 

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Daytona Bch, FL

Feb 22, 2004

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• Feb 22, 2004

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A lot of people on here have their EGR removed and without any problems. I just removed mine today, used electrical tape and taped 1/2 up the pluger, and rapped another piece of tape around it to hold it down... Kinda rigged but I don't get a CE light