EGR Advice
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
EGR Advice
Busted my EGR. Looking for options. I heard some people "block" their EGR??? What is involved and is that an option in my case? (see photo)
#2
Registered User
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by ChickenLover
All your egr does is reroute exhaust back into your intake to burn the fuel that didn't get used the first time around. It just makes emissions a little cleaner. I don't see why you couldn't just block it. Go to the hardware store and find a plug that fits the threads or make one and weld it on.
Of course, you'd have to block the other end too, or you'd have a leaky intake :pat: How did you break that thing anyway?
Of course, you'd have to block the other end too, or you'd have a leaky intake :pat: How did you break that thing anyway?
Recirculating exhaust into the intake . . . Will stopping this likely cause an increase or decrease in fuel economy (ALL the fuel gets used vs higher proportion of "clean" air in combustion chamber) ?
Last edited by The Rusty Gear; 05-12-2004 at 06:34 PM.
#3
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Mountains outside of Boulder
Posts: 613
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by ChickenLover
All your egr does is reroute exhaust back into your intake to burn the fuel that didn't get used the first time around. It just makes emissions a little cleaner.
#4
Registered User
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by mike_d
no, it's not to burn fuel that didn't get used the second time around. the idea is that exhaust gasses don't burn (they're already burnt). so if you add some inert gasses to the cylinder and it dilutes the oxygen and causes everything to burn cooler. cooler combustion temps form fewer nox and hence less smog. however it's less efficient and lowers milage by about 10% or so. with blocked egr you'll not pass any smog tests in your area, so make sure you can easily put the egr back on for tests. i'm actually planning on bypassing my egr so that i can get a bit better milage.
Last edited by The Rusty Gear; 05-12-2004 at 06:58 PM.
#5
Registered User
I just by-passed mine (literally - today). A buddy of mine did it to his and it runs great, but it's unlikely that I'll pass emmisions without putting it back on. Canada may be another matter.
Ed
Ed
#6
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Mountains outside of Boulder
Posts: 613
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Epic Ed
I just by-passed mine (literally - today). A buddy of mine did it to his and it runs great, but it's unlikely that I'll pass emmisions without putting it back on. Canada may be another matter.
Trending Topics
#8
Registered User
Not the case for my buddy's ride. He has a '90 4Runner and has been running with that damn thing off for nearly a year -- no problems (that I'm aware of). Aside from the fact he's a 2nd Gen. 'Runner mod freak, he's also a mechanic and has been the guy who does the work on my ride. Coule he be wrong? Possibly. But I know the removal of the EGR is at least partially responsible for the improved gas mileage and increased throttle response.
I would be interested to hear from others who have done this mod, and to see if anyone can corroborate your concerns. Anyone? Is the ERG more than just a ploy by the environmentalists to given them a false sense of cleaner air and in the process deprive us of precious HP?
Ed
I would be interested to hear from others who have done this mod, and to see if anyone can corroborate your concerns. Anyone? Is the ERG more than just a ploy by the environmentalists to given them a false sense of cleaner air and in the process deprive us of precious HP?
Ed
Last edited by Epic Ed; 05-13-2004 at 08:32 AM.
#9
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Mountains outside of Boulder
Posts: 613
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Epic Ed
Is the ERG more than just a ploy by the environmentalists to given them a false sense of cleaner air and in the process deprive us of precious HP?
i'm glad you say this. i'm actually a pretty avid environmentalist (even though i drive an suv as my daily driver). the problem with most environmentalists is that they're not actually scientists/engineers. so to them "lowering the nox at the tailpipe" is a good thing, and the only thing they try to optimize. i've read a couple of reports, that if you factor in the lower gas milage, things like egr are not much help and in some cases hurt the over all pollution coming out of the car. (same with ethanol in gas.) i wish that the crazy environmentalists that are working on pushing legislation through would consult scientists and engineers so that we can actually improve the quality of the environment rather than just pretend we are.
</off topic rant>
#10
Registered User
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Epic Ed
Not the case for my buddy's ride. He has a '90 4Runner and has been running with that damn thing off for nearly a year -- no problems (that I'm aware of). Aside from the fact he's a 2nd Gen. 'Runner mod freak, he's also a mechanic and has been the guy who does the work on my ride. Coule he be wrong? Possibly. But I know the removal of the EGR is at least partially responsible for the improved gas mileage and increased throttle response.
I would be interested to hear from others who have done this mod, and to see if anyone can corroborate your concerns. Anyone? Is the ERG more than just a ploy by the environmentalists to given them a false sense of cleaner air and in the process deprive us of precious HP?
Ed
I would be interested to hear from others who have done this mod, and to see if anyone can corroborate your concerns. Anyone? Is the ERG more than just a ploy by the environmentalists to given them a false sense of cleaner air and in the process deprive us of precious HP?
Ed
#11
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Highlands, NC
Posts: 682
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think its just the opposite. The valve is closed at idle/low vacuum. When the throttle is opened the vacuum pulls the valve open. This is why some cars run like crap at idle-because the valve gets stuck open.
#12
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Mountains outside of Boulder
Posts: 613
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Highland Runner
I think its just the opposite. The valve is closed at idle/low vacuum. When the throttle is opened the vacuum pulls the valve open. This is why some cars run like crap at idle-because the valve gets stuck open.
#13
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Highlands, NC
Posts: 682
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
http://www.misterfixit.com/egrvalve.htm the second to last paragraph explains the vacuum thing.
Removal of the EGR vacuum line and capping is all thats needed to do this "mode". However I seem to remember a guy on TTORA that did this, and eventually destoyed his engine. The minimal power increase and mileage isn't worth it.
I think your right about the vacuum at idle etc. I took an EGR apart to fix off an old Nissan I had. There may have been a spring that held it closed at idle against the high vacuum. As the throttle moved and vacuum went down, the spring pushed the valve open.
Removal of the EGR vacuum line and capping is all thats needed to do this "mode". However I seem to remember a guy on TTORA that did this, and eventually destoyed his engine. The minimal power increase and mileage isn't worth it.
I think your right about the vacuum at idle etc. I took an EGR apart to fix off an old Nissan I had. There may have been a spring that held it closed at idle against the high vacuum. As the throttle moved and vacuum went down, the spring pushed the valve open.
Last edited by Highland Runner; 05-13-2004 at 11:29 AM.
#14
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Spokompton, WA
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I know this thread is old, but I think that there is some misinformation that needs to be cleared up.
EGR operates primarally at idle and low vacuum loads. At higher throttle, the EGR is not operational.
Removing EGR will not damage your engine.
EGR operates primarally at idle and low vacuum loads. At higher throttle, the EGR is not operational.
Removing EGR will not damage your engine.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Longbed 90
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
22
03-11-2019 12:38 PM