EGR questions

darkside · 03-30-2009, 01:16 PM

My 96 GT ( stock w/ exception of Mac pro-chamber and flows) Is throwing a EGR code. Not sure if its for the EGR itself or a related sensor.

Anyway, a buddy of mine has a 98 GT, and he said his did the same thing, so he just put a EGR block plate on it and i guess deleted the EGR.

My question is, what exactly does the EGR do? is it just emissions shit? What if i just unplugged it? I really dont want to buy the 100 dollar EGR, or its 60 dollar sensor if it just some bullshit emissions part

rtusnake · 03-30-2009, 10:40 PM

Yeah it just mixes some exhaust gases on startup back into the intake to help with emissions. I have mine deleted on just about everything. Cleans up the engine bay

darkside · 03-31-2009, 03:13 AM

not having it, will it hinder gas mileage or performance? or help

SvoBrown · 03-31-2009, 03:30 AM

I blocked mine off as well on the 2.3T. Could not tell any different.

rtusnake · 03-31-2009, 03:32 PM

May take alittle off gas mileage but doesn't affect the performance

darkside · 03-31-2009, 04:05 PM

do you need a block off plate? or could you just disconnect the tube and sensor?

rtusnake · 03-31-2009, 04:16 PM

You can cut the tube and weld it. Best way to do it, is to get the plate and you will need to cap it off on the manifold as well. Ford sells the block plate

darkside · 03-31-2009, 05:35 PM

you think my CEL for this thing will go away if i block off EGR? im gona get that block plate soon.

rtusnake · 03-31-2009, 10:08 PM

No, you will have to get it turned off in a tune

jah81592 · 04-01-2009, 06:54 AM

The EGR is Exhaust Gas Recirculation. Removing,disconnecting or blocking off won't affect hp or torque. With the EGR not operating you will see a slight decrease in fuel economy. Disconnecting,blocking or removing will require a tune to make the computer happy-j

03-30-2009, 01:16 PM	#1
darkside marlboro man Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 373	EGR questions My 96 GT ( stock w/ exception of Mac pro-chamber and flows) Is throwing a EGR code. Not sure if its for the EGR itself or a related sensor. Anyway, a buddy of mine has a 98 GT, and he said his did the same thing, so he just put a EGR block plate on it and i guess deleted the EGR. My question is, what exactly does the EGR do? is it just emissions shit? What if i just unplugged it? I really dont want to buy the 100 dollar EGR, or its 60 dollar sensor if it just some bullshit emissions part __________________

03-30-2009, 10:40 PM	#2
rtusnake Halfshaft Killer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Kingdom Posts: 3,910	Yeah it just mixes some exhaust gases on startup back into the intake to help with emissions. I have mine deleted on just about everything. Cleans up the engine bay __________________ 03 Cobra 06 F250 (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

03-31-2009, 03:13 AM	#3
darkside marlboro man Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 373	not having it, will it hinder gas mileage or performance? or help __________________

03-31-2009, 03:30 AM	#4
SvoBrown Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Graham AL Posts: 1,461	I blocked mine off as well on the 2.3T. Could not tell any different. __________________ ''Life's tough... it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' - - John Wayne

03-31-2009, 03:32 PM	#5
rtusnake Halfshaft Killer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Kingdom Posts: 3,910	May take alittle off gas mileage but doesn't affect the performance __________________ 03 Cobra 06 F250 (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

03-31-2009, 04:05 PM	#6
darkside marlboro man Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 373	do you need a block off plate? or could you just disconnect the tube and sensor? __________________

03-31-2009, 04:16 PM	#7
rtusnake Halfshaft Killer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Kingdom Posts: 3,910	You can cut the tube and weld it. Best way to do it, is to get the plate and you will need to cap it off on the manifold as well. Ford sells the block plate __________________ 03 Cobra 06 F250 (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

03-31-2009, 05:35 PM	#8
darkside marlboro man Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 373	you think my CEL for this thing will go away if i block off EGR? im gona get that block plate soon. __________________

03-31-2009, 10:08 PM	#9
rtusnake Halfshaft Killer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Kingdom Posts: 3,910	No, you will have to get it turned off in a tune __________________ 03 Cobra 06 F250 (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

04-01-2009, 06:54 AM	#10
jah81592 Toooner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord Posts: 22	The EGR is Exhaust Gas Recirculation. Removing,disconnecting or blocking off won't affect hp or torque. With the EGR not operating you will see a slight decrease in fuel economy. Disconnecting,blocking or removing will require a tune to make the computer happy-j __________________ James Henson