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EGR Temp Sensor used on Speed Density Cars?

Old Apr 2, 2014 | 08:17 PM
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EGR Temp Sensor used on Speed Density Cars?

I am in the middle of converting my car over to speed density. I have heard that speed density cars don't have the EGR temperature sensor. Is there any truth to this? If so, do I just block the hole for it or get a new EGR valve?
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 08:33 PM
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Re: EGR Temp Sensor used on Speed Density Cars?

I justed checked a 1992 TPI wiring diagram, and I could not find the EGR temp switch. Suprising that it's not on there, the older models definitely monitored EGR function.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 08:36 PM
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Re: EGR Temp Sensor used on Speed Density Cars?

never had it
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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Re: EGR Temp Sensor used on Speed Density Cars?

S-D versions sensed the EGR action via a MAP change, rendering the diagnostic temperature sensor unnecessary.
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 08:56 PM
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Re: EGR Temp Sensor used on Speed Density Cars?

Thanks for the replies. So can I still use the MAF EGR valve?
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 08:16 AM
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Re: EGR Temp Sensor used on Speed Density Cars?

The valves work the same and bolt on the same so I would say you could use the old one. You would just have a sensor that's not connected or used anymore.
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