RichBergh330 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I have done my decat eventually with some messing haha and my swirl flap blanks and breather .. So im getting there with maintenance stuff .. So i am planning my remap for this weekend and was thinking about the egr blank? As i can get it remapped out in the map Is it worth doing? What are benefits or negatives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonK Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Benefits - No dirty exhaust gases going back into engine. Marginally better pick up. No dirty exhaust gases going back into the engine. Marginally better mpg (sometimes). Negatives - You pollute the atmosphere marginally more. Sent from my Lumia 1520 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBergh330 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Ahh ok, fair enough .. But then again, ive taken a cat out so a little extra pollution cant help haha and ive done a good thing by getting rid of my 330 petrol so done my bit of the environment haha StuBeeDoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Xen Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) IMO just pull the vacuum hose on the egr and plug..... Get the guy to map the error code out Save you about £50 on a blanked egr from flea bay.. ( happy days , spend the £50 down the pub instead ) Turbo spools up better / more responsive Edited March 22, 2014 by Mr Xen JasonK and Daud 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daud Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 You could do that, i just think the engine bay looks tidier with a egr delete but then again it is £50. i have done both pulled the vaccum hose then got an egr delete, you could pull the vaccum hose get the codes mapped out then get an egr delete later? Mr Xen and momo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 You could do that, i just think the engine bay looks tidier with a egr delete but then again it is £50. i have done both pulled the vaccum hose then got an egr delete, you could pull the vaccum hose get the codes mapped out then get an egr delete later? That's what i'd do.. Plus dont forget the EGR is slightly more restrictive than a proper delete. Daud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuBeeDoo Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Plus dont forget the EGR is slightly more restrictive than a proper delete. Does it make that much difference on a turbo, though? The turbo is still going to be blowing the same amount of air, all the guts of the EGR will do is make the air more turbulent as it passes. I can understand it being properly restrictive on an atmo engine, or if it was the atmo side of the turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Plus dont forget the EGR is slightly more restrictive than a proper delete. Does it make that much difference on a turbo, though? The turbo is still going to be blowing the same amount of air, all the guts of the EGR will do is make the air more turbulent as it passes. I can understand it being properly restrictive on an atmo engine, or if it was the atmo side of the turbo. Probably not.. lol. Still - a proper delete looks better! Mr Xen and Daud 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syemon Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I had a delete on my chipped e39 525tds. The only noticeable difference I could feel was throttle response below spool up, so only when setting off from standstill. Mine was auto though. A manual you can set off already spooled up but your clutch might not like it in the long term. It does make a little difference and I may put one on the e46 in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGREEN Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Will disconnecting my EGR throw the EML up? Im not bothered about the light being on, will the car still run fine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungers Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 It'll throw the light up if you've got a EU4 compliant engine, if not then no. In my experience the car runs a lot better with it disconnected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocka Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 How does the car know the EGR is blanked off on EU4 models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungers Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 The % of requested EGR is measured against the actual % of EGR received. JasonK and Pauly123 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I've done mine and it gives you peace of mind knowing you're not filling you inlet with exhaust gas at low revs anymore, plus mine stopped smoking under heavy acceleration once I'd blanked it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBergh330 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Yeah ive done mine tonight and straight away it feels a bit perkier low down and instead of 43ish .. Ive been gettin 51 tonight! Seems to be smoother, as you say, just need the light mapping out. Wont be long untill my remap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungers Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 The mpg will be a combo of the summer derv you're now using & the warmer temps, rather than than just the EGR. I hate mine with it connected, so much keener with it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGREEN Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 It'll throw the light up if you've got a EU4 compliant engine, if not then no. In my experience the car runs a lot better with it disconnected. Only way to know is to unplug it I guess? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungers Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 You can check your car's build sheet which will show if it's EU4 compliant or not. Pulling the vac pipe doesn't show the EML immediately on an EU4 engine, it takes a few miles/starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGREEN Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Where wilp my cars build sheet be? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmlopes Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 What is this pipe you speak about located?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmlopes Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) Where wilp my cars build sheet be? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Check it here http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/accessories/electronic-parts-catalogue/electronic-parts-catalogue.html enter the log in and then click the options tab at the top and it will give you the build sheet Edited April 2, 2014 by vmlopes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuBeeDoo Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Where will my cars build sheet be? There's a link here, somewhere. If I don't get back with it, I'm sure someone else will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGREEN Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Cheers. EU4 unit top of the list. Will the car still run fine with it unplugged then? Not bothered about the EML. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocka Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 The build date is also shown on under the bonnet on the n/s side of the strut mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocka Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 When is the Diesel changed over from winter to summer grade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
