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Old 04-27-2008, 02:45 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Adjustable EGR

I have heard that the Egr makes the displacment go down eg, a 1000 cc engine acts like a 750. Also the air is warmer and timing can be advanced because the combustion temp is lower. Would an adjustable EGR from say a y in the exaust be benificial.


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