Please tell me I did it right!

[Captainredeyez]

Ok so I did my EGR block off yesterday right as it was getting dark. I capped off the lines on top the throttle body. I disconnected the solenoids and vacuum lines. Also I removed the line coming from the charcoal canister to intake. I put a T fitting to connect the bov, wastegate acc., and intake manifold together. Is all of the right or am I missing anything, did I do anything wrong.

Oh I forgot, I am getting a CEL right now.

 

[snowborder714]

Do you know what your CEL is for? It doesn't look like you have a logger to read it.

It's most likely from unplugging the EGR solenoid or the purge control valve. Those are both located on the firewall (the rectangle in your first picture). Unless you have DSMlink, you have to keep them plugged in.

 

[Captainredeyez]

I was thinking I should plug them back in. I still have them in my car, so I'll plug them in this afternoon. I'll just head to autozone and get the codes erased.

Plug all 3 back in?

 

[chico904]

Yes plug all 3 back in, and just tuck them away. Reset your computer, and check for the cel again.

 

[Captainredeyez]

Thanks! What should I do about the Charcoal canister. All I did was take off the line that ran to the intake.

 

[snowborder714]

You can completely remove it. Just make sure to leave the line that runs from your gas tank to the engine bay vented to the atmosphere.

 

[Captainredeyez]

Should I put some kind of filter on that line or leave it?

Also it would be nice if someone did a proper write up on exactly what needs to be done on a EVAP/ EGR removal.
I mean unless there is one and I just missed it. Pictures would be great too.

 

[chico904]

No need for a filter, just tuck it away.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/turbo-system-tech/206051-anyone-have-egr-removal-pic-bigger.html

 

[snowborder714]

A write-up would be nice, but it's easy enough to do without one. Plus, it also differs between cars. The charcoal canister on late 2g GSX's is located under the driver's headlight. They have some extra tubing as well.

Basically, remove all the vacuum lines you don't need, remove anything associated with those vacuum lines that isn't electrical (unless you have DSMlink, then you can remove everything), and search on here for anything else you might need/want to know. This process has been covered many times already.

 

[Captainredeyez]

Just plugged them solenoids back in. I disconnected the battery to reset the ECU too.

By the way, thanks to both of yall for helping me out. I really appreciate the help given by the wise.

 

[chico904]

No problem.

 

[Captainredeyez]

I just did a run after reconnecting the battery and everything is good. No CEL popping on at all.

 

[chico904]

Sweet. Cel's can be annoying so that's good to know.

 

[snowborder714]

They're only annoying if you can't read them or clear them - DSMlink FTW!

 

[Captainredeyez]

I'm saving to get the LINK now. I have absolutely no idea how to even use the thing but, I know I will need it. My goals are to get about 350HP out of my car.

 

[snowborder714]

Well, that's a good way to look at it. You can achieve your goals with less than DSMlink, but I commend you on going with it. It is very nice to have and really easy to use, once you understand the basics and do some reading. Plus, you can always post up logs and there's a few of us on here that know how to use it that can help you out.

 

[chico904]

They're only annoying if you can't read them or clear them - DSMlink FTW!

I know, I have a datalogger and thought that would suffice. Then I read everything I could about DSMLink. Wow... Someday...someday.

 

[Captainredeyez]

Hey i have a palm I use to use on my 1G. I don't have MMCD on it anymore or the cable. Is it worth it to buy the new software and cable for that.

 

[snowborder714]

I think Pocketlogger costs about $125. I may be wrong as it's been a few months since I looked at it.

 

[chico904]

I would say yes, beacuse its better than not having anything to log with and see what how your car is running. You can always sell the setup on here to someone if/when you upgrade to DSMLink.