James Barone Racing EGR Delete and Coolant Bypass Kit Installation

[@ARamseyGuy]

Dude, I gotta tell ya. Of the thousands of hours of instructional content I've watched over the years, yours is easily some of the best around. Focused, concise and informative. No BS! Really really appreciate what you're doing here. None of the other MS3 guys are giving this much information this clearly. Salute to you!

[@FiveFiveGarage]

Thanks for the comment! It really helps me stay motivated to know that people are finding my content helpful.Thank you for watching!

[@Stinow]

Very well made! Tip for MPS 6 / MPS 3(?) users: If you don't put a small bucket underneath the ERG that you can REMOVE also (I had a magnetic one, dumb choice), or if you don't empty some coolant from underneath the car, you will spill coolant.. AND it CAN get into your turbo. I got lucky a/f. Learning the hard way hahaha

[@cabinbuilder1]

getting my gen1 speed in a couple of days, can’t wait to come to this channel and learn more and more over this little motor! subbed!

[@cabinbuilder1]

update: got the car about 2 weeks ago and already fully bolted on stage 3 hahahaha

[@FiveFiveGarage]

+ayy lmao Nice!

[@jongonz9487]

On stock turbo,stock down pipe,cat delete, cork sport exhaust, Cobb sf intake, cork sport hpfp internals, accessport, cpe rear motor mount . I hear that Mazda's fix is a new valve cover. But its $350 and I'm not sure if that's gonna take care of problem. Thanks for your help randy.

[@FiveFiveGarage]

I had some fun with this one! 🙂

[@DanielGonzalez-hm2ny]

Thanks for the videos! Had no idea what an EGR delete would do. I have a 2010 speed3 in silver so it helps that you do work on the genpu :) keep up the videos. Learning a lot!

[@luistroll22]

😁 always order new parts, see you videos for extra inspiration, thanks for that sir! 😅

[@Reed_0024]

If you plan to do this mod, you will need to get a re tune. The tuner will make changes for your car to run smoother after this is done and remove the check engine light that will be on. Randy, maybe you could make a video about re-tuning? Let me know if you need any info. I have been E-tuning cars from various vendors over the last 5 years of owning ms3/ms6.

[@FiveFiveGarage]

I am planning on a re-tune vid (it's on the list) I want to try and document the process so people will have an idea what to expect.

[@Sarm-mx6qy]

Possible to make a video discussing or displaying how to get rid of the CEL that will arise from this as well as another remap or tune? Thanks.

[@FiveFiveGarage]

Yep, it is one of the things I am currently researching!

[@mirceacamara]

Simple....you need a custom map...i tuned my car on a dyno with a pro tuner

[@konstantin7250]

Thanks for a good informative video. Please have torque values checked @ 3:21 as lb-in and ft-lb do not match. Subscribed and looking forward to learn more.

[@FiveFiveGarage]

Thanks for pointing that out! I will go back and check!

[@jackwaggoner4311]

Wait I noticed you’re name is randy, do u happen to voice the modules for Lincoln tech?

[@FiveFiveGarage]

Unfortunately, I do not. But now I am curious and think I am going to watch a couple of those modules 😃

[@MrKgfdsa]

will be doing an egr valve cleaning tomorrow car has a terrible cold start turns on then dies unless i hold throttle for it to warm up a little not too sure if vcts is deleted already but i know i deff have a clogged egr

[@FiveFiveGarage]

When you get the EGR pipe off, try running a pipe cleaner through it to see how blocked it is. Do you have a check engine light on? VTCS deletion will throw a code.

[@MrKgfdsa]

i do have check engine light on but it came on a month ago the code was saying im running too rich but im in new york and i have a bad snow storm rn imma try to do the job in my garage but i feel its going to be way too cold i shouldve did this yesurday

[@FiveFiveGarage]

I hear you. Here in Illinois it has been bitter cold, hopefully next week when it warms up to the 30s ( lol @ 30 degrees being warm) I can get back in my garage. Also make sure to check your vacuum lines. A vacuum or boost leak will cause the car to run rough, especially check the recirculator hose for cracks. That one had me puzzled as to why my car was running rough until I replaced it.

[@jongonz9487]

Hey randy. Great videos! Was wondering if you would do a video on smoking at idle on the gen 1 speed 3. I know you got a gen 2 so maybe not. But if you have any info on the fix for it let me know. Thanks man. Great job dude

[@FiveFiveGarage]

Are you still on the stock turbo? Did you add a downpipe? Here is a post that talks about possible fixes www.mazdaspeedforums.org/forum/f11/smoke-idle-fixes-my-thoughts-notes-76005/ . James Barone Racing makes a Oil restrictor bolt that is for the gen 1 that helps with the smoking issues www.jamesbaroneracing.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=333_336_346_370&products_id=788 . Hope these two links help you out!

[@jonathanstermer2665]

Hey Randy, I was wondering if you'd be able to tell me where the hoses on top of the throttle body run to. Not the ends you're connecting with the barn for the bypass, but the other end of the hoses. Last thing I need to button up the motor swap and I cannot figure it out man haha

[@FiveFiveGarage]

I had to run outside and look! One water line runs from the back of the cylinder head, the other goes to a black hard line that looks to be connected to the block. It was hard to see with my intake in the way, but I hope that clears it up for you!

[@jonathanstermer2665]

@@FiveFiveGarage Thanks for the reply Randy, I figured it out! I'm thinking the new motor I put in is from a gen juan due to some other nuances I've found.(cartridge oil filter, hydraulic power steering pump, etc) So it turns out I wasn't crazy, the egr valve didn't have an inlet for coolant at all on the new one. Swapped my old one over and all good. Swap complete! Lots of five five garage watched in the process. Thanks a bunch!

[@FiveFiveGarage]

Definitely sounds like a gen juan. Glad you got it sorted!

[@rabbon-ithegenesis7169]

So the hose that goes into the nipple on the block off plate helps keep the proper reading so the ecu won't throw the engine light?

[@FiveFiveGarage]

No. It is a coolant hose. The electrical connector that is on the EGR valve is what the ECU is looking for. If you do this, it will throw a code, no way around it.

[@brianvi6438]

did you see in increase in NOx values during emissions after your EGR delete?

[@FiveFiveGarage]

Where I live, the car doesn't get checked for emissions. From what I have read, deleting the EGR is an automatic fail, so if you live in an area with emissions testing, I would suggest researching it first.

[@brianvi6438]

@@FiveFiveGarage Its an automatic fail if its missing in my area as well, however i've removed it before in two different cars and apparently the emissions testers didn't even realize it was missing. I just wasn't sure if this car in particular was easier to pass with it off. It was quite difficult to pass in my other cars. I probably wont be doing it again unless I'm confident it wont cause me to fail. The visual inspection doesn't appear to be a problem though.

[@jesseholster6424]

Your videos are grate mate, very helpful ✌️

[@craigzilla100]

I don't have a tuner for my speed6. Would it be a bad idea to delete my EGR?

[@FiveFiveGarage]

No, you don't need a tune, but you will see higher EGT (Exhaust Gas Temps) and the car will run a little hotter at part throttle, but the ECU will keep your AFR's on target. It will throw 2 CEL's (P0401 and P0403) so eventually you will need a tuner to turn off the codes. I would also advise running a step colder spark plug for the temp increase.

[@craigzilla100]

@@FiveFiveGarage great info. Thank you sir

[@John_the_baptized]

Love your videos because of the chill ass music and amount of info you give. Question though, did you forget to plug the hole by the throttle body after the pipe deletion?

[@FiveFiveGarage]

You mean the one in the intake? I covered that in the VTCS Delete video ( around 9:10 ). I had the intake already off, and it was easier showing it in that video than when I reinstalled the intake.

[@kaden9816]

I have just the delete kit and not the block off kit. Do I need the block off kit also?

[@FiveFiveGarage]

No. If you live where it gets cold and you drive your speed year round, you actually need to run the coolant through the TB.

[@natelawrence2429]

Thanks for the great video randy

[@jvillegasmps]

Love the content, keep it up 👌🏼

[@comfortablynumb8832]

Hi I have been told my egr cooler needs replacement they want to bend me over and have there way with me. I was wondering would this kit resolve this problem?

[@FiveFiveGarage]

This will throw an EGR code so the check engine light will be on. If you live somewhere with emissions testing, it can cause you to not pass. Is your EGR clogged? That happens a lot. You can remove it and try to clean out the piping but its not a long term fix. The EGR units on these cars can clog repeatedly. It would probably be easier to just replace the EGR with another unit, especially if your car is stock/near stock. I did this as support for other mods I was doing, I wouldn't recommend it as a standalone.

[@comfortablynumb8832]

@@FiveFiveGarage The egr cooler pipe has signs of dried anti freeze on the pipe I’m getting white smoke on idle Iv done a smoke test on the antifreeze ruling out a head gasket issue. My question is if I bypass the cooler and delete the egr would this resolve the issue

[@FiveFiveGarage]

Yeah. I would check the coolant lines running to the EGR, sounds like you may have a pinhole leak. You can take rubber lines and a barn fitting to route around the EGR.

[@comfortablynumb8832]

@@FiveFiveGarage Really? Im getting a whiff of smoke on idle more so when I start it on a cold day, I can really smell antifreeze from the exhaust. I’ll have a check if I know what I’m looking at. They quoted me 1200£ for a new cooler 🤢

[@FiveFiveGarage]

Is it the EGR valve itself? Or the EGR/Coolant housing? That seems kinda steep!

[@jromt4988]

I just got mine in the mail today and put it on did you just leave that plug laying there or am I crazy?

[@FiveFiveGarage]

The EGR plug? It is ziptied out of the way, and had the code turned of by a tuner.

[@Rouchextreme]

Hey man do you reused the factory gasket of the egr tube?

[@FiveFiveGarage]

You can. I used black rtv to ensure it was good and sealed.

[@jesusayala1320]

The switch you disconnected from the egr is gonna stay off right ? And that’s what give you the code ?

[@FiveFiveGarage]

That's right.

[@jesusayala1320]

Five Five Garage thanks!! Your videos have really helped me out a lot I’m trying to build my car & I see that you’re from Illinois I’m in Indiana like 25 min from Chicago

[@FiveFiveGarage]

Glad that the videos are helping you out!

[@JuniorMason]

Oh you will have to do it again when you install injector seals

[@FiveFiveGarage]

+JuniorMason I actually replaced them with the Corksport injector seals and a injector stud kit. Unfortunately, I thought the camera was recording and my battery died! So I didn't get to make a video of it.

[@dustinbaizer323]

Five five Garage! Did you make a video in the past on how to get to the EGR etc?Any who, I'm having trouble finding it. TIA and keep up the awesome work!!

[@FiveFiveGarage]

The EGR is on the backside of the head above the turbo. Follow the EGR tube from the intake manifold and you will find it.

[@dustinbaizer323]

@@FiveFiveGarage you're the man. Got it🙌👌

[@juice610]

should I get one step colder spark plugs after this mod?

[@FiveFiveGarage]

It is not necessary, but if you don't know when the last time the plugs were changed, I would. These cars have a tendency to widen the plug gap (I am theorizing its because of the combination of pressure and heat cycles) so changing to a colder plus and gapping to. 026 is good preventative maintenance.

[@jesusayala1320]

How’d you do it to pass emissions ?

[@FiveFiveGarage]

I don't have emission testing where I live.

[@yanyankee7]

Does this also apply to 06 mazda 3?

[@FiveFiveGarage]

I am not quite sure, but probably not. While the base 3 2.3L engine shares a cylinder block with the Mazdaspeed 2.3L, the cylinder head is not the same, and the EGR will be different.

[@kappa2061]

hello i have volvo v50 2,0d you thing if i delete egr will be any problem in my engine ?

[@FiveFiveGarage]

I don't have any experience with that engine, so I can't really say. I can say that I have done some research and it has been done, but there are particulars with the different model years. If you live somewhere that does emissions testing, this would be an automatic fail, so make sure to do your research!

[@kappa2061]

thank you

[@Mattys91gt]

what about on a foxbody mustang

[@FiveFiveGarage]

You can actually make them if you are handy with a Dremel. And not in the state of California.

[@Mattys91gt]

@@FiveFiveGarage I'm in Massachusetts so no emissions

[@canegoma]

Hi bud. Now the car have a error code of reciculating valve. What do I

[@FiveFiveGarage]

Which error code is it? Do you have a scanner or an Accessport?

[@canegoma]

@@FiveFiveGarage error code is P0403 - exhaust gas recirculation volume control valve circuit. I have a cobb accessport

[@canegoma]

@@FiveFiveGarage when egr is connected all ok. but if remove it, the error code appears

[@FiveFiveGarage]

Is the EGR clogged? Sometimes it happens. To clean it fully you will need to remove the EGR valve and the EGR tube that connects to the throttle body. If you remove the EGR completely, you will pop the P0403 code, you will need the help of a tuner to turn the code off.

[@canegoma]

Hi again Randy How to solve the P0069 error code "manifold absolute pressure - barometric pressure correlation" That is crazy. Now my car begins to show overboost condition when it not happens Help please

[@blainelewis5033]

I need the atr software but can't get it

[@FiveFiveGarage]

Back when this video was made it was publicly available, but that is no longer the case. The best way now is contact a tuner and get an updated tune with the CEL turned off.

[@MrKgfdsa]

msf Love!!

[@5sy5]

all healthy mod

[@tuqq5238]

1:48 you could have just said take throttle body off... making me think i need to take the whole intake mani off.....

[@FiveFiveGarage]

When I recorded this, my intake manifold was already removed, I was doing the valve cleaning maintenance at the time.