I removed mine... removed the antitamper cap, backed it fully out, and reinstalled. Car has been this way since 2005ish when I bought it. I have a light whisp of smoke from a dead stop until the turbocharger lights. Lean off boost makes for a dog of a car.

Been off the road for about four years now, car drove fine. Fuel economy was acceptable for it... 28-30mpg freeway (depends on wind, winter/summer fuel, speed around 65-70mph usually) and mid to low 20s city.

The car should not be a slug until boost builds. Do you really thing purchasers would have put up with that when these were new?



Lastly, I agree with Babymog 100%

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