EGR?

[CLsnyder]

----- Original Message -----
From: Todd Israels <israels at MNSi.Net>
To: <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 1999 9:32 PM
Subject: Re: EGR?


> At 04:49 PM 5/19/99 PDT, you wrote:
> >What is the purpose of an EGR and why is it used.  I'm trying to decide
if I
> >should connect the EGR for my street hot rod.
> >
EGR reduces the tendancy to detonate. Connect it, particularly on a Chevy
small=block.
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> From my understanding EGR basicaly takes up space and lowers combustion
> temperature helping emmisions.  I am not sure of the effect on detonation
> if the engine is prone to this but suspect it is not positive.  The other
> effect is lots of carbon(black gunk) buildup in the intake that tends to
> cause driveability problems when IAC pasages are pluged.
> I personaly wouldnt use EGR if I dident need to.
>
> Todd Israels
>
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