Advantages/disadvantages to removing the EGR? By HotStuff2 (Read 1,330 times)

[HotStuff2]

So, as someone else posted that they were planning to remove the EGR and block it off, I'm thinking of doing this as well.

What would be the advantages/disadvantages to doing so? As I understand it, the GY6 engine uses a very basic EGR system, and uses anywhere from 10% to 30% vacuum to perform it. From reading about EGR, if the system is designed for the engine, it can be beneficial, but it looks like the EGR system put in place on the GY6 is a generic system slapped on to help the engine meet CA emissions standards.

Thoughts? Opinions?

[89newbie]

I have a bud on a foreign site that removed it all even to the point of a non EGR valve cover. He thinks the bike runs betterand his location does not do emission tests on scoots. I dont think EGR does any good for the bike just makes Ca. sales easier.

[JR]

The EGR system does nothing to hinder the scooter's performance one way or another. Only way it can be a problem is if the hoses leak just like any other hose that leaks would cause a problem.

It's just another one of the myths that go around like air scoops that help cool the engine.

JR