I was thinking of capping off the EGR as well as the EGR hole coming out of the passenger-side header. I have heard that the EGR cools off the combustion chamber, but it seems like all of that exhaust gas going back into the intake would cause the combustion to be hotter. Would there be any issues in capping off the EGR? It just seems like it defeats the purpose of a cold-air intake. Thanks.
Mine's an 88, yours a 95. Should be the same, the only thing would be that skittish computer yours might have. No problem with mine, I got the EGR eliminator plate, that allowed me to take the spacer completely off and the only thing Steeda told me was that it might trigger the check engine light but so far it hasn't. You shouldn't have any problem, whether you take the valve off and cover the hole with a plate or remove the spacer altogether.
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I have mine removed also, all you will get is a check engine light but you can tune that out of the computer if you ever get a tune on it. Also for EagleAutosports, 88's don't have a check engine light, that is why there is nothing lit up, if you were to pull the codes on the car though I am sure it would show up, but really should not be a problem. I just have my computer programmed to just ignore the EGR system all together.
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1988 Mustang GT - 331, hand ported Twisted Wedge heads, TFS Stage 2 cam, R-Series intake, 1 3/4 long tubes, dual 3" exhaust, tko 600, Zex 100 shot, ect.
357 rwhp/ 361 rwtq on motor
428 rwhp/ 484 rwtq on 100 shot
12.48 @ 111 mph on motor (2200ft + elevation)
11.7 @ 120 mph on 100 shot (2200ft + elevation)
I was thinking of capping off the EGR as well as the EGR hole coming out of the passenger-side header. I have heard that the EGR cools off the combustion chamber, but it seems like all of that exhaust gas going back into the intake would cause the combustion to be hotter. Would there be any issues in capping off the EGR? It just seems like it defeats the purpose of a cold-air intake. Thanks.
there is no benefit other than a slight weight reduction. it doesnt defeat the purpose of a cold air intake, and it only comes on during warm cruise. you may experience worse fuel economy if you do alot of highway driving, plus you will have increased nox. the last is only an issue if you plan to smog in california.
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there is no benefit other than a slight weight reduction. it doesnt defeat the purpose of a cold air intake, and it only comes on during warm cruise. you may experience worse fuel economy if you do alot of highway driving, plus you will have increased nox. the last is only an issue if you plan to smog in california.
Yep very true, the only reason I removed all my EGR stuff was for looks, my engine bay is soon to be the show piece of the car, so I "had" to rip all that stuff out.
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1988 Mustang GT - 331, hand ported Twisted Wedge heads, TFS Stage 2 cam, R-Series intake, 1 3/4 long tubes, dual 3" exhaust, tko 600, Zex 100 shot, ect.
357 rwhp/ 361 rwtq on motor
428 rwhp/ 484 rwtq on 100 shot
12.48 @ 111 mph on motor (2200ft + elevation)
11.7 @ 120 mph on 100 shot (2200ft + elevation)
Alright thanks guys, I just ordered an egr simulator so the check engine light won't come on. Now I acn actually get to the spark plugs on that side! Plus it's probably better than having all of that old exhaust go back into the engine.
Any Problems Removing EGR? 
Plus it's probably better than having all of that old exhaust go back into the engine.
