Note: added topic of an EGR valve mod to original thread beginning
at post #5:
I've been wondering if it would it be possible to retrofit an EGR particulate filter ie: somewhere between the EGR pipe and the EGR valve possibly? Seems like some vehicles (? VW and some diesels) have those from the factory. They do require maintenance but they're designed for that.
Something to prevent soot from getting into and past the EGR valve then into the intake and sucked into the engine making a mess and plugging things up as it goes.
So what options might there be: a sintered brass plug (removable for cleaning) in the EGR pipe? Stainless steel mesh?? Carbon fiber infused ceramic nanotubes??
The ultimate cure would of course be to delete the EGR system altogether but that's not an option for people who live in states with Emissions testing.
Just brainstorming here.
Any positive thoughts out there?
@NLXTACY
@landtank
Edited: added EGR valve modification to the title and photos
at post #5:
I've been wondering if it would it be possible to retrofit an EGR particulate filter ie: somewhere between the EGR pipe and the EGR valve possibly? Seems like some vehicles (? VW and some diesels) have those from the factory. They do require maintenance but they're designed for that.
Something to prevent soot from getting into and past the EGR valve then into the intake and sucked into the engine making a mess and plugging things up as it goes.
So what options might there be: a sintered brass plug (removable for cleaning) in the EGR pipe? Stainless steel mesh?? Carbon fiber infused ceramic nanotubes??
The ultimate cure would of course be to delete the EGR system altogether but that's not an option for people who live in states with Emissions testing.
Just brainstorming here.
Any positive thoughts out there?
@NLXTACY
@landtank
Edited: added EGR valve modification to the title and photos
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