Barely Idleing??? PLEASE HELP!!!

65efi · 07-09-2002, 10:48 PM

I've got a 95 302 in my '65 and obviously didn't want to mess with emissions controls. On mine, I have left the EGR in place, the EVP is connected like normal, and the vacuum line and solinoid that operate the EGR is functional. I have capped the 'inlet' into the EGR, where exhaust would normally enter. The computer thinks the EGR is functioning properly, which it is, but it's not actually doing anything.

Now, in terms of drivability, it really doesn't impact performance (positively or negatively). The only purpose of the EGR is to introduce small amounts of exhaust gasses back into the intake in order to ensure everything is burned. It only does this during part throttle and just off idle. It does not allow exhaust to re-enter the intake during WOT or during cold start up. the only way it could impact performance is if it is sticking open.

There is no performance reason to remove your EGR system, but if you do, leave the solinoid, EVP and EGR in place. This will ensure you don't get any MILs.

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07-09-2002, 10:48 PM	#11
65efi Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 37	I've got a 95 302 in my '65 and obviously didn't want to mess with emissions controls. On mine, I have left the EGR in place, the EVP is connected like normal, and the vacuum line and solinoid that operate the EGR is functional. I have capped the 'inlet' into the EGR, where exhaust would normally enter. The computer thinks the EGR is functioning properly, which it is, but it's not actually doing anything. Now, in terms of drivability, it really doesn't impact performance (positively or negatively). The only purpose of the EGR is to introduce small amounts of exhaust gasses back into the intake in order to ensure everything is burned. It only does this during part throttle and just off idle. It does not allow exhaust to re-enter the intake during WOT or during cold start up. the only way it could impact performance is if it is sticking open. There is no performance reason to remove your EGR system, but if you do, leave the solinoid, EVP and EGR in place. This will ensure you don't get any MILs.