[lcorriveau3]

What is the benefit of the EGR removal? Is this something that should be done on a DD? Current goals are to remain N/A with track useage in the future. Thanks for the info.

 

[9986paulk]

there is really no benefit to it. it makes it easier for installing a windstar and it deleted with FI most of the time. I think it stops from recirculating some crap into your engine, but I'm not sure how much of a difference that makes anyway

 

[rfcsoulja]

I can't tell anything different. Like stated above, it make it easier to change plugs as well as other mods for your car (like Long tubes).

 

[itschristorres8]

Theres no real benifit for it. I sell them mainly to people who go turbo, s/c or swap the windstar on. but I can get a bracket or even VAP sells the bracket to keep the EGR with the windstar.
Another thing is generally a LOT of cars have codes pop up related to the EGR valve. either it goes bad or a vac line. its cheaper to delete the EGR valve and never worry about it rather then replace it

 

[riddlee josh]

and the engine bay looks alot better.

 

[Codeman]

Another thing is generally a LOT of cars have codes pop up related to the EGR valve. either it goes bad or a vac line. its cheaper to delete the EGR valve and never worry about it rather then replace it

I really wish i would have found the site sooner than I had. Cuz I would have deleted my egr, cuz i got a code and had to buy some sensor for the egr costed like 75 bucks. I am definatley deleting mine when I do my windstar also.

 

[BIGBLOCKTRADER]

What is the benefit of the EGR removal? Is this something that should be done on a DD? Current goals are to remain N/A with track useage in the future. Thanks for the info.

EGR recirculates exhaust gases back to your intake to reburn them.(emissions). You probably wont notice a butt difference. But your engine will.
I removed mine. I did'nt want hot exhaust gas mixing with my cool intake charge.Plus removing tube on pass side makes it easy to service plugs and valve cover.You will pull a code.I'm getting SCT next week so i dont mind the temporary light.

 

[Contour'd]

The EGR isnt just to reburn exhaust gas, its to cool the combustion chamber to reduce NOX, one of the pollutants produced when the combustion chamber reaches 2500+ degrees.

 

[stephen]

The EGR isnt just to reburn exhaust gas, its to cool the combustion chamber to reduce NOX, one of the pollutants produced when the combustion chamber reaches 2500+ degrees.

Yes. It reduces burn temperature which reduces NOx formation.

There could be problems from deleting EGR due to higher burn temperatures,
e.g. preignition. I suppose if you can modify the tune it can be compensated for.

Also in some states the car will not pass emissions testing with EGR deleted.

 

[stephen]

As Chris said VAP has a Windstar kit that retains the EGR.

VAP Auto - Windstar Kit

This looks like a clean way to do it.

If you do keep the EGR it would be a good idea to remove the lower intake and clean out the EGR passageways.

 

[lcorriveau3]

THanks for the responses to my thread about EGR. Now I am interested on the Windstar kit. Now it's time to save even more money for upgrade.

 

[rfcsoulja]

^Welcome to the black hole my friend. . .

 

[ReverendDexter]

The EGR only opens at partial throttle, low rpm, and it increases fuel economy. The only reasons to remove it are aesthetic.

EDIT: And when you're getting boosty.

 

[lcorriveau3]

So with my goal of staying N/A I can just leave it. That windstar kit from VAP looks like a nice set up. Would this set up require a reflash of the computer? You hear so many opinions. What mods actually require a reflash? Tuner or Dyno session?

 

[lcorriveau3]

Sorry I found another thread with a post from Trick Tuners with some answers, but still not sure if the windstar kit needs a reflash?

 

[Zatrekaz]

I don't belive you do. Your just changing your upper intake's geometery so no reason to re program the ECU.

 

[lcorriveau3]

OK thanks for the info.

 

[Codeman]

i would not think that you would neccisarily need to reflash your computer. it cant hurt tho cuz you will make more power.