Hi Jon,
I posted the original question, then replied to Bill stating I in fact do
have '96 OBD II w/EGR. I posted again describing my components.
I'm actually one of the people that blocked off the egr in a '93 318 build I
did about 12 years ago. I got the block off plate from you (plus various
other parts).
Since it's been so long, I'm getting a refresher on EGR block off pros/cons.
Still curious as to what newer Magnums do in place of egr.
Thanks!
James
On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 9:22 PM, <jon@dakota-truck.net> wrote:
>
> Jamie C <jamie12ga@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I'm rebuilding a '96 318 and installing an M1 intake I got just about for
> > free. Right now the M1 has the EGR blocked. What are the pro/cons of
> just
> > blocking the egr port on the exhaust manifold and getting rid of the tank
> > and associated lines. I know I would have to keep the electrical part
> > hooked up so it doesn't throw a code. We don't have inspections in FL.
> > Would this negatively affect gas mileage?
> > Don't the later 3.9's, 5.2's and 5.9'd do away with egr?
>
> Yes, as others have mentioned, the EGR was eliminated with the
> OBD-II trucks in 1996. I noticed a post saying that someone has a
> 1996 OBD-II with EGR, this would surprise me, but I suppose anything
> is possible?
>
> The purpose of the EGR is to dump exhaust gas into your intake
> manifold to reduce engine temps and certain emissions. A side effect
> of a cooler running engine is some ping/detonation resistance, but I
> doubt you'd notice anything, and even if it were a problem, a 180
> degree thermostat should more than compensate.
>
> I have heard that the computer may run a test where it manipulates
> the EGR valve and monitors the O2 sensor for a corresponding change,
> but I don't know if that is the case or not. I believe a bunch of
> folks on the DML have blocked off their EGRs over the years, and IIRC,
> everything seems to be fine as long as the electrical part is left
> plugged in. I don't believe it will affect your gas mileage one way
> or the other, unless the EGR is faulty in which case removing it may
> actually improve your fuel economy.
>
> You might want to try a search of the DML archives, there's a lot
> to sift through, but there might be some helpful info there.
> (http://archives.dakota-truck.net/ scroll down to bottom of page)
>
>
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