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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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after putting headers on. it blew a hole in the egr tube. i'm not sure if i should just get rid of the egr. if i do what problems will it cause my car if any?
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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What car?
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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its an 03 gt mustang
Old Sep 13, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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If you try to get rid of it you will start throwing codes and it will no longer pass emissions. It's best to just repace the tube. It's not likely the headers had anything to do with it. Probably just wore out.
Old Sep 13, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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is there any site i can get them on? or will i just have to go to a ford dealership?
Old Sep 13, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Probably a dealer item.
Old Sep 13, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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i dont have my egr on my 03 gt and i dont throw codes but i did turn it off with a tuner
Old Sep 13, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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does it mess with your gas mileage?
Old Sep 13, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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i have damn good gas mileage...i didnt notice a difference
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