Works for the 95-96 LT1/4s, and you will actually eliminate a short 90* molded hose and two clamps==less places to leak. For all other years there is some plumbing required.
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It helps, for example in (my) case if you should encounter problems when updating original runners with large tube runners and then had to put the orig. runners back and try to swap them after a day or two and again and again... In this particular case, you wouldn't have to drain and fill your coolant every time you take the plenum off.
Also you can touch plenum after driving without burning your fingers. It still will be hot to touch, but noticeably cooler when bypassed.
You might also gain a horsepower or even two.
And I did NOT have ANY problems during last winter, even though some people suggested, that I would. Meaning that TB should freeze. I didn't. Even though I tried to drive in many different weather conditions. Freezing cold, near freezing point (above and under), in clear weather, while snowing, you name it.
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Anytime you can get cooler air into your motor its a good thing. By doing a bypass you are cooling the plenum down causing the air entering to be cooled down also. So yes its a good thing,and its worth it...
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Much easier to work on with those hoses removed. One thing I have always found funny is I can pretty quickly grab the headers but trying the same thing on an intake tube would burn me. The intake really heat soaks.
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Great Info.
I'm Sold..I'm gonna due the 95' & 96'
Thanx Guys
And speaking of Cold Air....
Now..How about a K & N or Green Air Filter ? and / or a cut Lid?
I'm Sold..I'm gonna due the 95' & 96'
Thanx Guys
And speaking of Cold Air....
Now..How about a K & N or Green Air Filter ? and / or a cut Lid?
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Sometimes I wonder what the hell the engineers handling engine configuration are thinking. They already have an exhaust crossover that routes hot exhaust into the intake to heat up the manifold. I doubt that the throttlebodies on these cars froze enough to warrant this. Go ahead and remove it. It shouldnt be on a car that isnt in alaska.
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Sometimes I wonder what the hell the engineers handling engine configuration are thinking. They already have an exhaust crossover that routes hot exhaust into the intake to heat up the manifold. I doubt that the throttlebodies on these cars froze enough to warrant this. Go ahead and remove it. It shouldnt be on a car that isnt in alaska.
Thanx
