ATR HEader question

[84JOETURBO]

I was looking at the engine on the stand today and noticed there is a spot on the back of the header that is threaded but does not go all the way through. What goes here?? Here is a pic so you guys know what I am talking about

[kiwi]

cut mine off to make room for the external gate.......

[Henson]

If you are using the EGR be sure to tap a hole in the header. It’s like a 1/8” or so, see the existing.

BTW, I’m not using the EGR also.

[bonconut]

I have an ATR header on my car and need to get it smogged. The guy said my egr was clogged and wont pass. So do these headers have a place to bolt the EGR tube to but does not go through? Do I have any options or do I need to remove the header?

Thanks

[Henson]

The EGR will connect to the ATR header. Although, the connection tube will need a hole drilled into the header. What I'm saying is on mine the connection tube was welded on the header but the tap was not drilled on the header so that the EGR could receive exhaust. This is probably your issue.

Just drill a tap the size of the EGR orifice. It's about 1/8" or so. You can drill it from the inside though the turbo flange.

[bonconut]

Thanks, thats what I was afraid of. Can I remove the EGR tube then drill from that side without removing the turbo?

Has anyone in CA passed smog without the EGR hooked up?

[Henson]

The slanted drilling surface would make it difficult. Not including that's one long drill bit. Maybe, I doubt it though. Sorry man. But give it a shot.

[KarlRodg88]

you might be able to pass the test but you wont pass the visual withough the egr hooked up so i doesnt matter. if its not some chinsy shop they wont even test it until you hook everything up. did you buy that car off craigslist or are you selling it of craigslist? black one right? nice car.
-Karl

[85ttops]

all you guys tha need to pass emisions should try the rubing alcohol trick , it has worked every time for my uncle and his 250000 + mile s10 1/4 tank fuel or less and 2-3 pints of rubing alcohol it will run like crap if you let it idle so you have to kinda keep your toe on the gas

[CP86SVO]

Rubbing alcohol has water in it...use pure methanol or isopropyl alcohol

HTH WS

[bonconut]

It will pass the visual test cause it is hooked up but since the passage is blocked it dos not function. I might try another smog shop.

Yeah, its on craigslist for sale as well as on here.

Thanks

[85ttops]

try the alcohol , i bet it passes

[joshs84SVO]

I've been looking for one of those headers. Where can i get one?

[8T6 SVO]

cut mine off to make room for the external gate.......

Did you hook a tial up to the EGR port? Did it work ok?