Restrictor

[pats16v at columbus.rr.com (Erik)]

EGR?  This thing doesn't have an EGR.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>
To: "Erik" <pats16v@columbus.rr.com>; "Scirocco List"
<scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 8:49 AM
Subject: Re: Restrictor


> The restrictor is there to get enough ported vacuum to operate the EGR
stuff
> IIRC.
> It can be removed by pulling or drilling out the small brass vacuum port
on
> the back of the TB. That's all that holds it in.
> I don't remember a noticable power boost after removing it from my 79 back
> around 1980 or so.
> But, at this stage I imagine the EGR isn't doing anything for you so I'd
> remove  the restrictor. Little bit better off the line throttle response.
> Dan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Erik" <pats16v@columbus.rr.com>
> To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 12:48 AM
> Subject: Restrictor
>
>
> >     What is the deal with the restrictor in the TB of my 78? It looks
like
> > it can be removed.  I don't know why I took the intake tubing off today
> but
> > I noticed it when I did.  It must just kill the power on that motor.
Then
> > again, what do I know?
> >
> > As a side note.  The wife lamented an took the Hippie seat covers out of
> her
> > Cabby.  Maybe it was that whole Pregnancy/Hormones thing.  Either way
I'll
> > chalk it up as a victory for me.  :)
> >
> > Erik
> >
> >
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