what is this

[wild_maxx]

i need to know if i can just remove this tube that connects to something on the passenger side of the motor. my downpipe doesnt have any hole to fit this in so can i just remove it. its the pipe that is going into the header. i want to remove it if it is not necessary.

[virus77]

Thats the EGR Tube. You either have to reconnect to the new downpipe, which most people dont do because its hard, or plug it up. I have mine pluged right at the pipe. you can also remove the whole contraption from behind the intake manifold and plug it there, but I was lazy.

[TurboKA37]

this is a S13 KADE correct? if so i believe that the tube is there to revert some exhaust gases back into the intake track. i cant put my finger on what it is call right now but it can be removed but might throw a code. im not too sure if that is it though because it is only found on S13 KAdes not the S14s like mine

[wild_maxx]

its a kae. what size bolt did u use to plug up the hole with?

[virus77]

a BIG one. I just stuck one in there and jb welded it up so theres no vacuum leak. Its called the EGR (Exhasut Gas Recirculation), it might throw a code.