[Vwdiesel] TDI EGR Delete-experiences?

[Stephen Kraus]

I'd like to know this too.

On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 9:23 PM, Dave Cook <davevw at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Ok, I've got the head off the engine.  The oil line was just a bit stuck,
> some extra tapping and wiggling got it out.  I was just afraid of breaking
> something.
>
> Anyway, I have talked to my buddy about removing the EGR stuff on the car.
>  Looking at the dieselgeek.com kits here:
> <
> http://www.dieselgeek.com/servlet/Categories?category=TDI+Race+Pipe+%26+EGR
> >
>
> Since totally getting rid of the EGR will totally prevent intake clogging,
> and will net a little bit more power it seems like a good idea.  Also,
> removing the cooler will make it a lot easier to put the head back on with
> less junk hanging off the back.
>
> What I would like to hear is someone's experience doing this.  Did the
> engine feel a bit freer?  Mileage change?  (Up or down) How did you satisfy
> the ECU?  Did you use something other than the diesel geek kit that would be
> less spendy?
>
> I have been reading threads on TDI Club, but have found conflicting info.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave Cook
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