Neil-NA Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I have been researching the coolant bypass mod (on the throttle body) Has anyone had any problems once done? i will only be using the car in summer and as the engine is getting swapped i thought it might be a good idea to do it whilst its out. I know im N/A but if its a free mod and it helps ever so slightly then im in. *awaits m_lifes reply * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Are there benefits to it? The only reason I'm doing it is to ditch all the "unnecessary" piping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Are there benefits to it? The only reason I'm doing it is to ditch all the "unnecessary" piping. I will try and dig up some threads about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I did it on my old NA, not convinced it made any difference, but in theory I guess cooler the better in terms of intake. However, I ran my bypass over the top of the housing and it did make it harder to eliminate airlocks in the coolant system, as that then becomes the highest point in the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ugp Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 The idea behind it is to stop the throttle body sticking open in sub zero temperatures. Some people have the theory that it reduces intake temperatures by not pumping hot water around the throttle body. I've removed it on my V8, cant say whether it makes a difference or not, but it does look neater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 In that case I doubt it will make the blindest bit of difference. The air is flowing far to quickly to be overly affected by the TB temps when it really matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 And that's EXACTLY what I told you yesterday but alas you no listen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 And that's EXACTLY what I told you yesterday but alas you no listen! But you're still going to do it right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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