Help needed: correct “cap” for EGR delete on SW longtubes?

[Chayton]

Hey all,

I need to purchase a cap for where the EGR tube would bolt on to my stainless works long tube headers. Where can I buy one? Links or technical specs would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Chayton]

Also. I read people talking about how difficult it is to change the starter with long tubes. What all will I have to do? Is it really that bad? Reason I ask is I installed the longtubes when the motor was outside of the car and plopped the whole thing in. Eventually I need to reinstall the starter

 

[03Merc]

Also. I read people talking about how difficult it is to change the starter with long tubes. What all will I have to do? Is it really that bad? Reason I ask is I installed the longtubes when the motor was outside of the car and plopped the whole thing in. Eventually I need to reinstall the starter

It's not hard to remove the starter with SW's.


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[blazen71]

It's a 5/8" flare cap. I used a brass one from Menards. Not fancy but it works.

 

[RF Overlord]

How do you get away with no EGR in California?

 

[Lowndex]

It's a 5/8" flare cap. I used a brass one from Menards. Not fancy but it works.

Does it look like this?

 

[Lowndex]

How do you get away with no EGR in California?

Until CA Smog check is performed, he is fine. Besides, SW headers are not legal in CA.

 

[Comin' in Hot]

https://m.ebay.com/itm/1997-2011-4-...Connector-Cap-for-Egr-Tube-Ford-/151849440315

 

[blazen71]

Does it look like this?

Yes. That's it.

 

[Lowndex]

https://m.ebay.com/itm/1997-2011-4-...Connector-Cap-for-Egr-Tube-Ford-/151849440315

Perfect. Thanks.

 

[Chayton]

Thanks all. Yes I have a couple months before I have to worry about smog. At which time I will completely restore it to stock

 

[justbob]

I believe it is actually a metric flare.


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[Chayton]

I believe it is actually a metric flare.


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You say metric others say standard, which one is it??

 

[Mr. Man]

I believe it is actually a metric flare.


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Thought it was British Standard. Good luck finding a wrench

:jk:

 

[blazen71]

Whatever the thread is, the 5/8" brass flare fitting works

 

[musclemerc]

https://m.ebay.com/itm/1997-2011-4-...Connector-Cap-for-Egr-Tube-Ford-/151849440315

This is what I used.

 

[justbob]

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You say metric others say standard, which one is it??

Metric, but apparently others have managed to walk the 5/8 on? Brass is soft and will re thread itself fine probably. I’m a Plumber so I’m picky about my threads LOL

I cut off the old tube at the nut and welded a dime to it because I’m cheap. [emoji1303]

Ain’t got no time for no $20 nuts. [emoji6]


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[Zack]

It is a metric cap. Lethal Performance also sells them

 

[510paesan]

Thanks all. Yes I have a couple months before I have to worry about smog. At which time I will completely restore it to stock

Suuurrrreeeee he will LMAO


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[Chayton]

Metric, but apparently others have managed to walk the 5/8 on? Brass is soft and will re thread itself fine probably. I’m a Plumber so I’m picky about my threads LOL

I cut off the old tube at the nut and welded a dime to it because I’m cheap. [emoji1303]

Ain’t got no time for no $20 nuts. [emoji6]


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gotcha. And honestly I would consider doing the same if I hadn't stripped the egr nut in the first place lol!