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Old Jun 20, 2002 | 11:12 PM
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Default Do I need my EFE?

My EFE looks very bad and isn't connected to the exhaust. The vacuum line is still there, but the actuating rod isn't connected. The valve in the exhaust is pretty old and nasty- if I connect the EFE it makes bad noises.
I obviously don't need this nasty piece of rusty junk in my engine bay, but should I leave it there just because? I mean, do mechanics look for the EFE to pass emissions, would I fail if it went missing?
Also the whole concept sort of confuses me. If extra backpressure when cold was a good thing, wouldn't there be one on each side?
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Old Jun 20, 2002 | 11:55 PM
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Default Re: Do I need my EFE? (Jim 77)

Going thru that now...definitely needed for my smog guy...he is sincere. But you certainly can run without one.
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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 12:47 AM
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Move to OK and lose it. :lol:
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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 02:26 AM
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Thanks guys!
I guess I'll keep it :cry :lol:
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