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Old 01-23-2012, 08:27 PM   #36 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by California98Civic View Post
Was that last line supposed to have a link? I'd like to see it, if so. And just as an FYI for readers who might not know, not all cars have EGR. Mine does not. What this all demonstrates is the need to know your car and test for results whenever there is substantial reason for doubt about a mod.
OOPS! I forgot the link.

http://www.swri.org/3pubs/ttoday/Sum...n-and-Cool.pdf

It should be noted that they get vague as to if they are comparing cooled EGR to no EGR or ordinary EGR In this article.

I have seen others papers on cooled EGR improving economy over ordinary hot EGR as well but they cost money.

“Doing More with Less” - The Fuel Economy Benefits of Cooled EGR on a Direct Injected Spark Ignited Boosted Engine
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