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Originally Posted by Christ
I remember on '88-89 Civics with DPFI systems, people wanting to remove the "restrictor" plate in the intake plenum... Thinking that because the plate blocked part of the access to the throat, they'd get more HP if they removed it.
Of course, they were dead wrong. The "restrictor" plate that they were all referring to actually directs airflow into a swirl pattern into the intake throat, increasing it's velocity to help atomize the fuel better.
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Makes sense to me, but it also kind of reminds me of that stupid throttle body spacer "tornado" crap that "swirls" the air as it enters the manifold. Hey, if it works, more to you
