Re: RE: Headers

From: kerib@ptd.net
Date: Wed Jul 18 2007 - 07:59:50 EDT


I will be using EGR. The LA EGR comes from the exhaust pipe down stream of
the exhaust manifold / header. If I install the header I will have two EGR
ports in the exhaust system. If I block off the header port I wil have just
my OEM setup.

Ray Block <bpracing@worldnet.att.net> said:

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>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: jon@dakota-truck.net
> >
> > I believe the Mopar part number for the gasket is 53010000. I'm
> > not sure about the block-off plate though, I didn't realize that Mopar
> > even sold one.
>
> I found the block off plates in '95 when I installed my headers. Unlike the
> exhaust manifold, my header doesn't capture the bolt so nuts and lock
> washers are necessary. I use stainless for ease of disassembly.
>
> I still have a couple EGR block off plates for the beer barrel intake
> manifold. (I don't know why) They aren't necessary for aftermarket intakes
> as those usually come with a plug for the port in the intake if you don't
> connect the EGR.
>
> > I actually do sell an EGR block-off plate for about $10.
> > http://www.steigerperformance.com/dif.cgi?sp01010
>
> Good to know, Jon.
>
> > It does not include the gasket though, so you'd
> > need to buy one from the dealer (or perhaps an auto parts store would
> > have one), or you may be able to get away with just using some Ultra
> > Copper RTV instead of the gasket, or find some old header gaskets and
> > cut one out.
>
> I couldn't have said that any better. ;-)
>
> Ray
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
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