Day 1 of manifold replacement, EGR & Reed valve Delete

[MaineJed]

The smoke test confirmed the manifold and/or gasket is leaking. Torn into it this morning, waiting on a new gasket that should be here tomorrow.

Anyone want to buy a good EGR or Reed Valve let me know.

[MaineJed]

The gasket failed 

[Odyssey 4x4]

13 minutes ago, MaineJed said:

The gasket failed 

It sure did, did the manifold give much trouble coming out? Are you doing a full EGR delete? 

Edited July 23, 2025 by Odyssey 4x4

[MaineJed]

Yes it came out rough, most want you to take out the PS pump but you can snake it around. It is a lot easier if you unhook an A/C line to get to the middle bottom bolt. Had to cut 2 of the bolts that hook on to the crossover pipe, but easy studs to replace. LC Engineering delete kit I’m using 

[Odyssey 4x4]

21 minutes ago, MaineJed said:

Yes it came out rough, most want you to take out the PS pump but you can snake it around. It is a lot easier if you unhook an A/C line to get to the middle bottom bolt. Had to cut 2 of the bolts that hook on to the crossover pipe, but easy studs to replace. LC Engineering delete kit I’m using 

 

I always dread a manifold removal. The manifold on my 22re toyhome was a royal pita. 

[Ssunrader]

Make sure and check the manifold for warping.

 

Did the delete kit come with a resistor to trick the ecu into thinking it has a preferable signal from the feedback temperature sensor? Usually you want some way to reduce or eliminate any bad effects from removing it, ie a lean condition.

[MaineJed]

It did come with a resistor

[MaineJed]

Done, definitely runs smoother now. I’ll see what side effects we have. Better MPG and power would be nice 

[Ssunrader]

Glad to hear it’s running better.

 

If you can find a better catalytic converter, the factory setup is pretty restrictive. The concern I had with that was more about reducing the heat in the heads more than performance/fuel economy but it can be a nice improvement.

Edited July 26, 2025 by Ssunrader

[MaineJed]

Update: Took a 120 mile trip, MPG did not improve. The power and response was night and day though, Finest kind!