Throttle body bypass question

NismoTitan · 04-29-2007, 01:42 PM

Hi.

I was wondering if there is fluid in those pipes that run through throttle body. If I take the piping off would it leak hard? Whats the right way to do this? I bought some silicone high temperature pipes and want to replace stock tommorow, as well as putting TBS (guess that would be the right time to do the bypass.)

Also, if I were to replace all stock pipes, should I drain the fluid first? How do I do this?

dawgs77 · 04-29-2007, 01:49 PM

Yes....it pumps antifreeze through the TB.

I got a piece of conector tube...and ran the two rubber hoses together...and got a rubber cover for the two inlets on the throttle body.

baseballfanz · 04-29-2007, 01:56 PM

You will loose a little bit off coolant when disconnecting the hose. Put a rag underneath to soak up any coolant coming out.

bestatchess · 04-29-2007, 01:57 PM

Somebody did it with valves so you could turn it on or off. I think they posted photos. You might want to be able to turn it back on in the winter in cold climates.

baseballfanz · 04-29-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bestatchess

Somebody did it with valves so you could turn it on or off. I think they posted photos. You might want to be able to turn it back on in the winter in cold climates.

TB Coolant Bypass Mod--With a Twist

pi3yeargrad · 04-29-2007, 03:41 PM

I didnt get ay fluid leakage through mine whe doing the TB Bypass...

DawgBone · 04-29-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pi3yeargrad

I didnt get ay fluid leakage through mine whe doing the TB Bypass...

Neither did I.

TitanBlue · 04-29-2007, 06:42 PM

I did! Engine still a bit waqrm from a few hours earlier.

I did it with two valves, was not pleased with the curvature in the hoses. I'm going to change from a straight barb to a 90 Degree barb, one on each valve. This will make a shorter, direct fit that I can trust more.

Fairly easy install, even if no noticeable differance, might as well do it.