EGR removal
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EGR removal OK, in preparation for replacing my oil pump, I removed the AIR pipes off the headers and the entire EGR setup.
Then it occured to me. The LS6 and 2000+ F bodies all have a different cam that eliminates the need for the EGR and allows use of the LS6 intake.
Since I have to replace the oil pump, I may as well do a cam since I'm RIGHT there.
My question is:
Do any of the after market cams offer enough overlap to remove EGR safely?
Where I'm going with this is:
Can I put in a TR224/112 and just block off the EGR at my 99' intake? Obviously I'll throw a code and all ( which I can delete with LS1Edit ).
Finally, emissions. Is it that the the inspectors NEED to see the EGR stuff for a 99' vehicle. In other words do they know 2000+ have no EGR?
Thoughts?
<small>[ August 14, 2002, 09:13 AM: Message edited by: Viper ]</small>
Then it occured to me. The LS6 and 2000+ F bodies all have a different cam that eliminates the need for the EGR and allows use of the LS6 intake.
Since I have to replace the oil pump, I may as well do a cam since I'm RIGHT there.
My question is:
Do any of the after market cams offer enough overlap to remove EGR safely?
Where I'm going with this is:
Can I put in a TR224/112 and just block off the EGR at my 99' intake? Obviously I'll throw a code and all ( which I can delete with LS1Edit ).
Finally, emissions. Is it that the the inspectors NEED to see the EGR stuff for a 99' vehicle. In other words do they know 2000+ have no EGR?
Thoughts?
<small>[ August 14, 2002, 09:13 AM: Message edited by: Viper ]</small>
Re: EGR removal there is a decal on your engine bay showing the emissions equipment locations, if the guy wants to he will find this and compare to what you have... however.. if it looks factory (ls6 intake) then it may be overlooked.
bottom line, get a cam (not new stock style, they are smaller and a waste of time) and get the ls6 intake, and remove the egr and air codes and fuggedaboutit
bottom line, get a cam (not new stock style, they are smaller and a waste of time) and get the ls6 intake, and remove the egr and air codes and fuggedaboutit
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Re: EGR removal I figured we could remove it. I'm either going to block off my existing hole or buy a LS6 intake. I've had so many problems over 3 years with the stupid EGR, O-ring etc. that I can't WAIT to dump it. As far as AIR, I'll probably remove it too as I do have to pass emmissions, and the car will be SUPER hot when I pull in and AIR only works on startup right? Worst worst case is a visual inspection where they look for the sticker to match.
Re: EGR removal Couldnt you change to the sticker for a 2001+ car?
I hate smog laws.. what should matter is if you pass the sniffer.. not how much crap you have bolted on the engine.
Just deleted my EGR <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
I hate smog laws.. what should matter is if you pass the sniffer.. not how much crap you have bolted on the engine.
Just deleted my EGR <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: EGR removal Oh I agree! I guess I'm wondering this:
If the 2002 LS1 cam doesn't need the EGR due to their design, isn't there a cam out there from a vendor that can do the same safely and for emmissions?
I'm lucky; in Ohio it's a sniffer tailpipe test only, they don't pop the hood.
If the 2002 LS1 cam doesn't need the EGR due to their design, isn't there a cam out there from a vendor that can do the same safely and for emmissions?
I'm lucky; in Ohio it's a sniffer tailpipe test only, they don't pop the hood.
Re: EGR removal Hey Viper you'll be pretty suprised what you can get to pass with E-check. My hotcam passed with flying colors, the readings were 1/4 of the limits. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> back then i didnt even have a MAFT.
So get yourself a nice cam not something you'll regret. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
So get yourself a nice cam not something you'll regret. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
