Blocking the EGR Valve

[the ferret]

Just blocked my EGR (thanks for the plate Ferret) but have yet to do the butterfly valve.
So thoughts so far are
- It does not seem to have any more power but it definately runs smoother and the turbo lag seems to be reduced
- Definate BIG reduction in the amount of smoke
- Seat of the pants fuel economy seems to have improved also (need to run it through a few tanks and check the figs to confirm though)

Only issues I had was I assumed that the plate would go in from the top but it wouldn't, so had to add it from the bottom. And wanted to add the plate between the gasket and manifold but couldn't as the gasket has a sleeve running inside the manifold that prevented the plate fitting.

Paul

Hi Paul, you should find that it spools up about 3 to 400 rpm quicker, quieter, and some say better fuel economy, I havn't seen any proof regarding better fuel economy.
If you remove the two nuts holding the EGR, and then spring the EGR away from the manifold by about 20mm, the plate will drop in with a bit of jiggling.
The plate is best placed between the EGR and the gasket, this way there is less risk of sucking dust into the manifold as it will be sealed by the gasket and plate.
If you add 2stroke to your fuel at 200 to 1, the motor will run even quieter and I have found a fuel saving using the twostroke.
The butterfly is easy to remove, while you have the intercooler off, give it a good wash out and dry as well as the 2 intercooler hoses.
I think you ought to have another go at it and get the gasket against the manifold as your plate is exactly the same as mine and it's been in and out about 6 times.
Cheers Rod.