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How would there be more air turbulance after you removed the butterflys as opposed to when it is functioning normally, and the butterflys were open?

When it is closed, the intake passages are longer, and provide the low end torque, and when it is open, it's tuned for more power at a higher RPM. Very cool I think. Apparently you need to build the bushings for those butterflys out of a quality material or they will kill your motor upon ingestion.


I guess I was looking at it like: If I can't have the butterflies, then there would be no need to have the existing setup. All of the turbulence is the result of a system that is no longer functional and therefore not necessary.
I am going to look at rebuilding it all though. All of this dialog has made me want to get it working properly now! I'll see what a local machinist would charge for maybe brass bushings.? I know there was a thread where someone did just that.
I do appreciate all the comments!! cheers <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

1994 Montero SR
Divide Colorado