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Old 12-03-2011, 06:27 PM   #69 (permalink)
Dieselman
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Originally Posted by tjts1 View Post
Yeah, theres really no point to EGR other than reducing NOx emissions. If manufacturers were allowed to use lean burn in production engines you would never see EGR.
Not quite correct. An open EGR valve reduces pumping losses due to the restriction caused by the throttle flap, without allowing any more oxygen into the cylinders.
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