Power Plate Installation

[GN owner]

Just trying to find out if anyone did not drill the 3/8" hole for the EGR valve and if not how does the car respond. Does it run smoother or ??? Thanks for any info on this as I am getting ready to install a P/P on my car and was wondering what the majority did as far as drilling the hole for the EGR port.

 

[Geoff87]

Does the EGR function with your current chip? If it does, then drill it.

Long time no see! Hope all is well!

 

[Turbo6Smackdown]

i didnt drill my hole.. it changed nothing honestly.

 

[fitz3820]

I drilled mine as my car has an active EGR and passes emissions on the dyno with no problems.

I used longer bolts and some use studs - the stock bolts may be a bit short so be careful of that soft aluminum.

Some complain of knock when getting rid of the EGR - do a search probably tons of posts on it.

 

[BlackBandit]

I have a working EGR...At least I did untill I didn't drill the hole in my PP. I never noticed a differance.

 

[Lee_Burough]

....snip....I used longer bolts and some use studs - the stock bolts may be a bit short so be careful of that soft aluminum....snip....

Be VERY careful not to strip those studs when you re install everything....

 

[GNTurbo6]

I think my EGR is disabled with my 93 octane chip but is enabled with the emissions chip. Should I drill it when I get a power plate?

 

[forcefed3.8's]

By deleting the EGR, you may experience some part throttle tip in knock. If you are running a bigger cam or racing fuel you will probably not see any knock.

 

[GN owner]

Hey Geoff long time no see! I was just wondering if there was power to be gained by blocking off the EGR but based on the feedback I will be drilling the hole for the EGR valve. One of the reasons I am installing the P/P is because it supposed to help diminish or eliminate knocking altogether dependent on the car's setup. Since I am mostly stock and there is some knock and because the EGR will help with low end knock I will keep the EGR functional on this daily driven streen car.

Thank you guys for the feedback!!!