# cleaning out EGR

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**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [May 13, 2007, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cleaning-out-egr/189897 "2007-05-13T09:29:38Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 14, 2007, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cleaning-out-egr/189897/5 "2007-05-14T05:47:55Z")

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> [@Live in a Bunker?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/live-in-a-bunker/30147/14):
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> Did you consider deleting it, or would you be screwed for your emissions inspection?
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> I know it’s not really a performance enhancer, but for me it was cheaper to delete it than replace the EGR valve. However, supposedly the EGR system helps keep knock under control at partial throttle by keeping the combustion chamber cooler. This is for a stock setup though, not for a bigger cam. Just a few things to consider!

x2 much easier to delete it then to keep cleaning it, i deleted mine.

it doesnt add performance, but keeps the intake manifold cleaning since its not recycleing the exhaust gases.

I’ve heard it keeps the combestion chamber slightly cooler but raises the intake temp up slightly.

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