Question about lost power

[foshizl]

ok, i used to be able to spin the tires from a dead stop just slamming the gas, i cant do that any more... (i know part of my problem is my sub box)... but i was able to do it a little with that in... what im wondering is where the EGR sensor hooks up to the headers.. i have a leak (does anyone know what i can do about that) and do you think that could be a reason for losing some power?

[Dominic]

Welcome to the hot summer, where tires grip and engines lose power running 220F.

[foshizl]

yeah i know what u mean, im in North dakota, heats not too much of a problem... im mostly wondering what i can do about my leaky egr, i know that it leaks where the hose connects to the header.... ive tried tightening with no luck

[6shooter]

you will lose power down low with that leak but might actually be a little faster at highway speeds. I dunno if a little leak in the EGR would make as big a diff. as the heat and humidity, even in ND.

[foshizl]

is there anyway to seal that place better so it doesnt leak, its annoying makes a gay noise

[davjos81]

hey man, i know how you feel, i have the same problem w/ my pacesetter headers. i think im about to jb weld my tube to the headers, ill let you know how that works. you can also buy a small block off plate ($5) online. and just pull the EGR tube and let it hang loose, your engine will run quite a bit cooler, but you will lose about a mile of gas per gallon, and you car wont pass an emissions test.