The results are that you will loose low end torque by fixing the variable intake butterflies in the open position.

What are you hoping to accomplish by fixing it in the open position? If the shaft bushings are worn to where the shaft has any slop in it, the butterflies will still be able to work loose and be swallowed by the engine regardless of whether they are open or closed.

95 Montero SR
3.8 MIVEC, Advance headers, 2 1/2" exhaust, Magnaflow muffler, OME shocks & rear springs, 2" body lift, 3" tank lift, 4.90s, TRE front locker, factory rear locker, Roger Brown Rock Sliderz, 315/75r16 (35") tires, Sport big brakes