Originally posted by svtProdigy:
In a way, you can say the carbon dioxide redirected into the intake manifold is designed to keep the potential of your motor down.


That statement is completely flawed logic and not to mention you are still missing the ENTIRE POINT.

The EGR is ONLY open when the engine is not under load. Therefore what "power" is the engine making anyway.

At decel the injectors are shut off and the EGR is opened to help cool & clear the cylinders. You see the throttle plate is closed also.


You make is sound like the EGR is open all the time and by removing it you now magically gain performance. That couldn't be further from the truth.

The only side benefit of removing the EGR is some minor heat retention control on the UIM.

The cooling effect of the EGR can actually reduce tip in detonation.


The EGR can definitely be removed and programmed around (i.e. set the switch) but it's not done for performance reasons.

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