Thread: EGR fix on SD headers

So when I install my SD headers I am going to delete the EGR the proper way. Now I am thinking one of two ways. Way #1 is to weld the EGR port on the headers closed. The other option is to tap it and put a stainless plug in it. I am also going to tap and plug the LIM also when I have it out to do the gaskets.

I filled mine with about a 1/2 a tube of copper rtv and pushed a bolt in there

Ok. I will prolly tap and plug with a bunch of copper RTV

I have to do this to. Was thinking of getting the blocks from ZZP or Intense (forgot which site had them) but ehh.... Would rather make it look better then that!!

ZZP has them, Miltzy has really snazzy ones... You can make em too!

I found some scrap alum and made my own block off plates for LIM and rear header a little rtv and works like a charm! No more annoying tick!

Along with the EGR I'm going to delete my rear O2 on my 99 when I put my motor in, in a couple weeks. Does it make it more difficult or easier to tune around having these sensors deleted or is it a moot point?

97-00 cars don't care about the rear o2, only 01+ cars use that rear o2 sensor for fueling.

Having no EGR will throw 3-4 codes, so those need to be tuned out and some people will lose a mpg or 2, but if you had a tuner and knew where to add timing in the "cruise cells" you can re-gain them back.

You can also keep it..turn it off/on in the tune.

Why don't you just do the standard penny/RTV block off like you should have done in the first place?

Nick..that doesn't cost enough! C'mon man. It's what you do, it's what I do, it's what we suggest to everyone.

Cheap, easy, done......works for me.

will work for me to!!! Done!!! LOL

This way will cost me $0 also and give me a little more piece of mind.

You wanna piece of mind..go talk to your refugee redneck. Likely there's plenty of pieces ...hahaha

Lol