EGR question

[COBRA1906]

is it better to leave the egr on or take it off on a built engine just running a eaton and what will it effect in the way of power mileage and tune? any help would be great thanks

 

[racecougar]

PROS to removing the EGR:
Less engine bay clutter
Less carbon in the intake tract

CONS to removing the EGR:
May not pass safety/emissions testing (depending on your state laws)
Slight fuel economy decrease
Requires changes to be made in the tune