I am looking at used parts and realized that the 360 comes with an egr valve port and w/o. I have the evap purge valve, but I am not sure if I need the actual valve.

 

EGR is pre-96. You need a 96 or 97 intake

 

I was looking for a proper one, and I found this on the parts list, I am noting the extra whole on the flat spot, on the right side of the manifold.

On mine, I see the flat spot. I guess there is no way to drill and tap this piece of aluminum and add my own huh?

Will have to call around tomorrow, maybe I can trade.


Proper Mani

 

I am unsure if you can. I don't know what size or pitch the threads are though.

 

A decent machine shop should be able to drill and tap the hole. Its just standard pipe threads.

I am surprised the truck will even run without the two-wire sensor.......

 

3/8-18 NPTF. Drilling and tapping is no brainer. Correct size drill, make sure to drill it perpendicular, same with tapping. If the thread is tapered, don't go all the way with the tap, test the sensor occasionally so the thread don't get too loose.

 

Would the passage still be there?

 

I think there is, because manufacturers tend to use the same casting on different models. Cheaper to machine them needed ports for various sensors and stuff like that, than having different castings altogether. But to be sure, one needs to stuck finger in there and feel.
But there's also a possibility to drill and tap to the other side of the thermostat, if the wires have enough slack to reach there.

 

Oh yes the precision tool called the finger

 

My mommy told me that was naughty......

The intake is exactly the same, it's just one hole was NOT drilled there. It's still pretty much the same casting as the 96-97 versions. May or may not have the china wall in the center.....