Alot of things are pretty simple to do and there are great DIY articles on this site. I am in Mass and do everything myself but I am learning as well. To disable the EGR just put a B.B in the Vac line coming off it. If you want to remove it completly order the kit from Brian Carlton ~$29. For the boost you will need a regualr boost gauge from ebay or egauges and it simply "T's" into the line coming off the manifold. Alda is straightforward too make sure it gets and holds pressure and adjust it till you get a little black smoke on WOT then back it down some. I recommend just reading up on some of these...

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Zack

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