Header install

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'84 22R

What's the pipe that runs across my exhaust manifold & ties into it across the top?

I want to install a header this weekend & want to know if I can just plug it off, or if it needs to stay.


Thanks

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Thats your EGR (exhaust gas recirculator)

That's what I was thinking, but wasn't sure :o


The header doesn't have any way to connect the egr pipe, are there any pro's/con's to removing it plugging it off at the egr valve?

As y'all can see, I'm clueless with the emissions systems. :doh:
 
There are a ton of different models of headers for the 22r and 22re. I used to sell them for a company and we would have to know a few things about the egr and 02 sensor placement. I am pretty sure that thorley offers a header that will still allow you to run your egr so that you can still pass emissions. They are a 50 state legal header company.
 
There are a ton of different models of headers for the 22r and 22re. I used to sell them for a company and we would have to know a few things about the egr and 02 sensor placement. I am pretty sure that thorley offers a header that will still allow you to run your egr so that you can still pass emissions. They are a 50 state legal header company.

I did see those somewhere on the net, but I got the complete exhaust system including the headers for free from a buddy that had it on his '84 before he started his small block swap.

The headers don't have any outlets for the egr. I won't install it if it's going to affect my emissions, at least until 2009 when I'm exempt. :frown:
 
You will fail

99% sure. I failed when my pulse valve was not pulsing which is associated with that tube. You have to replace the tube if replacing the pulse valve as a clogged tube will bust your new pulse valve. Downey makes a header that works with that. I failed emissions until I replaced oxygen sensor, air pump, EACV and pulse valve (plus pulse valve pipe tube)

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LC Engineering also makes a header that has provisions for the "secondary air injection manifold." Just got mine in the mail. Should go on this weekend!
 
I will most likely look into this at a later date.

It's my work rig, so down time is a no-no right now and I can't afford to run into any unseen problems.

It runs good right now, and blows through emissions better than any other rig I've owned!..


Thanks for all the replies.
 
Um... am I crazy for thinking that 15 min. on a drill press might fix your problem?

...anyone???
 
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