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Old 10-09-2015, 05:58 PM
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Post EGR

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Originally Posted by atypicalguy View Post
The egr functions primarily to reduce NOx, not soot. That is why I leave mine hooked up in LA. I get smoke on the 1-2 shift at 4500rpm. Otherwise not.
Just so ~ you do understand that inserting exhaust gases into the intake screen in any Diesel engine increases particulate emissions , right ? .

Not a whole helluva lot but as I've said ; two of my M-B Diesels have smoke issues and both run better with the EGR disabled .

I took SWMBO out on errands and lunch to - day in the Euro spec. 84/85 (that's how it's titled) turbo TD and once again marveled at the *instant* throttle response and amazing power it has , all with no discernible smoke no matter how hard I run it .

I'm enjoying all the information , thoughts and ideas here .

BTW : I know bupkis about lightning except it'll shock the living crap out of you when you're a kid leaning against a wet tree in a serious down pour and lightning hits the lake surface 50' out.....
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