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111550, Blocking off the EGR
Posted by Avenger, Jan-25-02 03:41 AM
I know some have you have done it. I remember there being a post of where you can buy the EGR block off kit (came with a plate and a few other things). I tried searching for it but couldn't find it. Can anyone post a link to where you can get it?

Also, to everyone that has done it ... any improvements? any side effects? is car boosted or NA? and what year is your car? Thanks.
111551, RE: Blocking off the EGR
Posted by 99GS, Jan-25-02 04:14 AM
I got the kit from a Mopar dealer. There was a piece of the kit that I didn't use, a big rubber grommet looking thing. At the time I was going to bore by throttle body (did) and hone my manifold (haven't yet) and I didn't want it covered with black crap afterwards. I didn’t notice any performance improvements, but it does keep hot gases from re-circulating through your engine. The only side effect that I have noticed is a CEL light, but I took the bulb out soon after. HOWEVER, I do have a data logger to check error codes. I don’t really recommend taking out the CEL bulb unless you have a way to check and determine if you car is throwing codes. BTW: I am NA and my car is a 99GS.

Hope this helps.




Eric Madden
111552, RE: Blocking off the EGR
Posted by Fast420A, Jan-25-02 04:54 AM
Just use a piece of scrap metal and drill holes in it and thats all you need. A lot cheaper than $60 kit which is the same thing.



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Sprint Front Camber Kit
$15 Rear Camber Kit
Corbin's A/F Gauge
MSD DIS-2 Ignition System
Some Regrind Cams that need High Compression (which I don't have)
Ported Intake Manifold
Ported Throttle Body
Drop in K&N Filter and open airbox
Custom 2 1/2 inch exhaust with Dual DTM Muffler
Empty Catalytic Convertor
Energy Suspension Motor Mount inserts
Hurricane_GS Short Shifter
Symborsky Shift Kit
Clutchmasters Stage 3 Modular
225/50/16inch Wheels and Tires


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Infinity Reference Series 5 1/4 and 1 inch tweeter component systems for fronts and rears
Blaupunkt 3 way 6x9's in the rears
3 MTX 5000 10" 12 ohm subs running 4 ohms mono

111553, RE: Blocking off the EGR
Posted by 992gnt, Jan-25-02 04:57 AM
Howell sells the kit also. I would imagine CNNP does too.

111554, RE: Blocking off the EGR
Posted by Kory, Jan-25-02 05:29 AM
dont do it!!!


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111555, RE: Blocking off the EGR
Posted by Avenger, Jan-25-02 07:24 AM
I don't mind paying to get a kit that I know will fit. I'd rather not have to do any fabircation of my own to do this. Just to be on the safe side.

Very descriptive and very helpful Kory.

111556, RE: Blocking off the EGR
Posted by Michael_97RS, Jan-25-02 11:01 AM
Definately go with the Mopar kit, worked great for me. And $60? Try $30-$40.

I have low EGT's now with the block off installed except maybe at highway speeds.Worth it for me not to mess up the p&P manifold and disrupt air flow.

"The fastest draw is when the sword never leaves the scabbard,
The strongest way to block, is never to provoke a blow,
And the cleanest cut is the one withheld."

Michael J. Kulaga
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http://highlander.dsmpower.com/

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To Be Installed: Ported/Polished Intake Manifold, Rear disc brake conversion kit, SS Brake Lines, Rear KVR Cross Drilled Rotors and KVR Carbon Fiber Kevlar Pads
111557, RE: Blocking off the EGR
Posted by RyaN95i4, Jan-25-02 11:36 AM
$40...no thanks....scrap metal works just fine for me...
111558, RE: Blocking off the EGR
Posted by Fast420A, Jan-25-02 10:30 PM
Scrap metal works great, especially since it cost $0.00 and took 5 minutes to cut it with tin snips.



current status unknown

http://hometown.aol.com/ohshootuhh/

Perf:
KYB AGX Struts
Neuspeed Sport Springs
5 Strut Bars (2 F/U, F/L, R/U, R/L)
Sprint Front Camber Kit
$15 Rear Camber Kit
Corbin's A/F Gauge
MSD DIS-2 Ignition System
Some Regrind Cams that need High Compression (which I don't have)
Ported Intake Manifold
Ported Throttle Body
Drop in K&N Filter and open airbox
Custom 2 1/2 inch exhaust with Dual DTM Muffler
Empty Catalytic Convertor
Energy Suspension Motor Mount inserts
Hurricane_GS Short Shifter
Symborsky Shift Kit
Clutchmasters Stage 3 Modular
225/50/16inch Wheels and Tires


Audio:
Alpine CD Head Unit
Alpine Flex4 25W X 4 for Fronts and Rears
Alpine V-12 450W X 1 for Subs
Infinity Reference Series 5 1/4 and 1 inch tweeter component systems for fronts and rears
Blaupunkt 3 way 6x9's in the rears
3 MTX 5000 10" 12 ohm subs running 4 ohms mono

111559, RE: Blocking off the EGR
Posted by Dave_FL, Jan-26-02 01:28 AM
Why don't you guys just eliminate the egr system completely. It really isnt necessary to have it.
111560, RE: Blocking off the EGR
Posted by tim97rs, Jan-26-02 01:58 AM
Can you remove the whole tube from head to intake and block off the openings? it would sure be a lot easier for me to hook up my N2O lines. what about that in-line thingy that sends a signal to your ECM so you dont get the CEL? anybody know anything on that?
111561, RE: Blocking off the EGR
Posted by Michael_97RS, Jan-26-02 11:20 AM
Dave that's exactly what we are talking about. You can't removing the tubing and solenoid until you have something to block off the openings in the Head and Manifold.

Tim, there is supposedly a way to wire in a resistor so the ECU doesn't trip the CEL... I need to find out how to do that. I don't like my CEL being on constantly, though I'm getting used to it.

"The fastest draw is when the sword never leaves the scabbard,
The strongest way to block, is never to provoke a blow,
And the cleanest cut is the one withheld."

Michael J. Kulaga
e-mail: Michael_97RS@2gntDSM.zzn.com aol IM: MJKulga
http://highlander.dsmpower.com/

All Motor Beast in the Making

Injen CAI, 55mm TB, Hooker 4-1 Stepped Header, GS-T Muffler, AFX UDP, S-AFC, 8.5mm Magnecor Wires, SS Clutch Line, NRG Susp. Motor Mount Ins., FU/RU/RL STBs, TSW Blade 17x7.5, Bridgestone Potenza RE730 215/45ZR-17. Front KVR Cross-Drilled Rotors and Carbon Fiber Pads

To Be Installed: Ported/Polished Intake Manifold, Rear disc brake conversion kit, SS Brake Lines, Rear KVR Cross Drilled Rotors and KVR Carbon Fiber Kevlar Pads
111562, RE: Blocking off the EGR
Posted by DarkOne, Jan-26-02 02:49 PM
1.2K ohm resistor, with a high wattage rating. No CEL.
111563, RE: Blocking off the EGR
Posted by Dave_FL, Jan-26-02 02:57 PM
Is there a resistor that will work for the O2 sensor on a obd 2 car with a test pipe?
111564, RE: Blocking off the EGR
Posted by Fast420A, Jan-26-02 10:48 PM
I have a gutted cat with no CEL because of that, I do have a CEL for the EGR though


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http://hometown.aol.com/ohshootuhh/

Perf:
KYB AGX Struts
Neuspeed Sport Springs
5 Strut Bars (2 F/U, F/L, R/U, R/L)
Sprint Front Camber Kit
$15 Rear Camber Kit
Corbin's A/F Gauge
MSD DIS-2 Ignition System
Some Regrind Cams that need High Compression (which I don't have)
Ported Intake Manifold
Ported Throttle Body
Drop in K&N Filter and open airbox
Custom 2 1/2 inch exhaust with Dual DTM Muffler
Empty Catalytic Convertor
Energy Suspension Motor Mount inserts
Hurricane_GS Short Shifter
Symborsky Shift Kit
Clutchmasters Stage 3 Modular
225/50/16inch Wheels and Tires


Audio:
Alpine CD Head Unit
Alpine Flex4 25W X 4 for Fronts and Rears
Alpine V-12 450W X 1 for Subs
Infinity Reference Series 5 1/4 and 1 inch tweeter component systems for fronts and rears
Blaupunkt 3 way 6x9's in the rears
3 MTX 5000 10" 12 ohm subs running 4 ohms mono

111565, RE: Blocking off the EGR
Posted by Avenger, Jan-28-02 01:49 AM
This is what we did to block off the EGR. Took the EGR pipe off. Cut off the ends, welded them shut, and put them back on. No more EGR. :) Next up ... test pipe. :)