TB bypass--- worth it?
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Burning Brakes
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TB bypass--- worth it?
Hows this mod work? Ive heard of it but am not sure what happens-- obviously the coolant hose bypasses the TB but why is this good? Does it sacrifice efficiency? Is there any gain?
Drifting
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From: EP Texas
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Re: TB bypass--- worth it? (Jsailor24)
Yes, its easy to do, and costs almost nothing. (Maybe $5 at the auto parts store for a hose connector joint)
The benefit is from your TPI not getting as hot. It was made to keep your TB from freezing up, and easy starting, but as its never that cold here, I don't need it. The cooler intake charge = more power. :cool:
The benefit is from your TPI not getting as hot. It was made to keep your TB from freezing up, and easy starting, but as its never that cold here, I don't need it. The cooler intake charge = more power. :cool:
Safety Car
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From: Pinellas Florida Misfit
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Re: TB bypass--- worth it? (Curtis629)
You won't feel a difference, it's one of those small things that add up. Cooler intake means cooler intake charge going into the cylinders.
Le Mans Master
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From: Oak Harbor WA
Re: TB bypass--- worth it? (Springer's 95)
It's purpose is to keep the throttle body from freezing and also assist the car in reaching operating temp faster. You won't feel a thing, but you do get to list it in your sig as a mod :D
Melting Slicks
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From: Springfield MO
Re: TB bypass--- worth it? (Goody)
My plenum used to get so hot that you didn't want to touch it for very long. I noticed that my new throttle body had been leaking coolent si I bypassed it and now the plenum never gets hot.
Safety Car
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From: Long Island, NY
Re: TB bypass--- worth it? (Jsailor24)
Easy mod to do and well worth it.
Just remember, all the little mods added togeather make a big difference.
Every time I took 1 tenth off my ET, I never felt it on the street. But over the course of last year I dropped 1 full second off my ET.
Vic
Just remember, all the little mods added togeather make a big difference.
Every time I took 1 tenth off my ET, I never felt it on the street. But over the course of last year I dropped 1 full second off my ET.
Vic
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Re: TB bypass--- worth it? (AS84)
:yesnod: What AS84said. That is the feel part of the mod. MUCH cooler to the touch. :cool:
Racer
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From: TX
Re: TB bypass--- worth it? (Jsailor24)
http://ws6.com/mod-8.htm
The dyno results speak for themselves. I agree that it is a simple mod that is part of a big picture. It is not something like headers or heads that will make a huge difference.
The dyno results speak for themselves. I agree that it is a simple mod that is part of a big picture. It is not something like headers or heads that will make a huge difference.