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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 12:09 AM
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first, i have been reading the forum for while and this is my first post. i must say this is best vette forum, bad butt cars and very helpful members form what i've read. so my question is that my 73 l-48 is missing it's egr valve it's been cap off with a plate. how important is this and does it effect the engine in way? my car has no smog equipment on it. :confused:
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 12:27 AM
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1st of all, Welcome to the Forum! You already know that this place ROCKS! I wouldnt worry about your lack of EGR Valve.......mine went in the trash when I got my new Weiand Aluminum Intake......... :yesnod: :yesnod:
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 01:01 AM
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I capped mine recently. No noticeable difference. EGR had been disconnected prior.

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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 01:06 AM
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Welcome to the Forum.
I don't think you will loose anything. I took mine off a while ago also.
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 01:52 AM
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thanks guys for your input :flag :seeya
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