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disconnecting EGR valve vacumn line gives more power? anyone know about this?

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Old Apr 19, 2002 | 06:24 AM
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Default disconnecting EGR valve vacumn line gives more power? anyone know about this?

i don't know just saw it on a racing forum do our cars have this? what is an EGR anyways? i heard by disconnecting the vacumn line to it (even though i don't know where it is) will give you more power but not that much not even noticeable...
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Old Apr 19, 2002 | 07:18 AM
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Default Re: disconnecting EGR valve vacumn line gives more power? anyone know about this? (The_In_Kid)

EGR - Exhaust Gas Recirculator
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Old Apr 19, 2002 | 01:54 PM
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Default Re: disconnecting EGR valve vacumn line gives more power? anyone know about this? (The_In_Kid)

The EGR is the tube going from the top left side of the valve cover to the top of the intake arm. Any hp gains would be very minimal.
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Old Apr 19, 2002 | 03:09 PM
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Default Re: disconnecting EGR valve vacumn line gives more power? anyone know about this? (Wont be beat)

it doesnt give you any added HP. ive tested it at the 1/4mi. all the egr valve does is recirculate exhaust gases back into your engine. so running with a disconnected one will just make you run a lil cleaner. i did throw a code however, but not for about 6 hours after i dissconected the valve...

i know a guy w/ a neon who has been running EGRless for over 2 years, no problems. over all i guess it would be better to do without the EGR because there will be a lil less buildup inside your engine.
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Old Apr 19, 2002 | 03:20 PM
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Default Re: disconnecting EGR valve vacumn line gives more power? anyone know about this? (exaccord)

I leave mine connected, but another advantage of undoing the EGR is it prevents oil blow-by from getting back into your intake path. Oil in the intake can cause detonation, but is really only a problem for high boost F/I motors. An other option is an oil catch can...
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Old Apr 19, 2002 | 04:20 PM
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along with that line comming from the valve cover going to your intake youve got a hot *** "coolant" line running right next to it all that does is put hot air into your CAI
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Old Apr 19, 2002 | 04:24 PM
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along with that line comming from the valve cover going to your intake youve got a hot *** "coolant" line running right next to it all that does is put hot air into your CAI
not on miiine =D
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Old Apr 19, 2002 | 05:06 PM
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lol... misa doesnt count ever for anything being compared to the stock accord motor
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Old Apr 21, 2002 | 12:10 PM
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No coolant line on my F22A6.
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