EGR valves

[HillBillE]

Got a price for a new EGR valve yesterday..........$100!!!

So I have 2 questions, my engine is an '84 258.

1: Can I run one from a '74 232?

2: Do I need one? I know one guy who plugged his, been running that way for about 1 year. Havig just rebuilt my engine, I don't want to mess it up becuase of a broken EGR valve.

I know the EGR is used to 'reburn' exhuast gasses, and helps keep combustion chamber temp down, but is it necasary on an engine with no smog stuff or computer?

[TexCJ7]

i got mine pluged on my 85 258

[02tj]

on the cj's 4.2 (258) we always installed the clifford 4bbl manifold and always covered it w/ a plate that was provided. Never had a problem.

[HillBillE]

Thanks guys, looks like I'll be fabbing a plate to cover it.

[BESRK]

I'd cover it and never look back.. as long as you don't have smog checks.

[HillBillE]

I'd cover it and never look back.. as long as you don't have smog checks.
Nope, no smog checks here!