My observations on no plate

My observations on #0 (no) plate

11-01-2003, 07:24 PM

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bluthndr

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My observations on #0 (no) plate

Took my plate out yesterday. Drove about 50 miles that way.

My experience was that:

1. Engine is much less responsive.
2. Engine starts harder
3. Feels overall less powerful unless I stand on it - then only slightly more after several seconds.
4. EGT skyrockets down the highway at WOT
5. Virtually NO change in smoke or lower speed power...
6. Max boost is the same

I'm pretty disappointed to say the least. Planning on putting the stock plate back in full forward for now. I welcome any and all suggestions for improvement. I figured it would make a huge difference (and I wanted more smoke and power) but it's worse if anything.

Comments? How is it that I get NO smoke and NO more power with NO plate???????

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