What will happen if I remove my EGR valve?
If the EGR valve is clogged or completely blocked off it can longer re-burn harmful emissions in the combustion chamber. The NOx emissions will flow unregulated through the combustion chamber and out of the exhaust pipe.
Can you bypass the EGR system?
A common problem with EGR valves is that they clog up with soot and don’t function properly. You can clean your valve with carb cleaner and refit it. Or, you can blank or bypass the valve completely.
What are the benefits of deleting the EGR?
List of the Pros of EGR Delete Kits This kit installs easily on most diesel engines. Most diesel engines use an EGR valve which develops high soot content over time. You can improve your fuel efficiency with an EGR delete. When you can restore the power levels to your diesel engine, then you’re also restoring its overall fuel efficiency. This kit can lower the temperature of your engine.
Does an EGR delete require you to use a tuner?
To delete just the egr system and continue using the exhaust system will require customers tuning. You can look into EFI and/or MM3 custom tuning for that You could try sourcing an old H&S tuner. I cant remember which model does it but one of them allows you to delete the egr system or the exhaust system or both.
What exactly does EGR delete mean?
EGR Delete is an Off-Highway Tuning service intended solely for closed-course racing and off-highway driving. It may not be street legal in your province or state, and this service cannot be performed on vehicles registered or certified for highway use.
Does an EGR delete legal?
The short version: an EGR delete is an aftermarket replacement kit that removes your vehicle’s EGR or ‘Exhaust Gas Recirculation’ system. EGR refers to the legally required system that is found in most if not all modern road-legal vehicles. This system is designed to reduce a diesel or petrol-powered vehicle’s exhaust emissions in order to meet stringent government regulations.