[87StangGT]

I have an 87 GT that is very hard to start when cold. When it does crank it runs like it is starving for fuel. I pulled the codes and I got a 34 and an 82. I know these codes relate to the emissions. I'm going to remove the EGR and the remainder of smog related equipment. Will this becausing my hard starts and power loss?

 

[GTRaptor]

Could be the EGR-PFE (presure feedback sensor), just replace it. Dont remove the EGR, gas recirculation actually HELPS burn the fuel more efficiently. The smog pump only draws a couple of HP from the engine, not worth removing for a daily driver.

 

[87StangGT]

Well the smog pump and cats were removed by the previous owner.

 

[meangreen92]

Check all the basics, tuneup, fuel pressure, condition of vacuum hoses.
Did you pull the Engine Running codes?

 

[Joel5.0]

Either code shouldn't cause a hard/no start problem. As Meangreen92 suggests, FP and vacuum issues (yours is still Speed Density system, right?) would. Second the KOER codes check. GL