TB coolant bypass question on ls1

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Feb 22, 2010 | 08:38 PM

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TB coolant bypass question on ls1

is this even worth doing?

Feb 22, 2010 | 08:47 PM

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Moving this to Gen III External Engine

Feb 22, 2010 | 08:51 PM

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Short answer: no

Long answer: It really won't make a difference. If you want to do it, do it. If not, then don't.

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Feb 22, 2010 | 09:12 PM

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its so easy its not a waste of time but if it does add power its mabey 1hp so just do it it takes a whole minute ha ha

Feb 22, 2010 | 09:14 PM

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just do it, only takes a second. and anything to keep air inlet temps down is a good thing.

Feb 22, 2010 | 09:15 PM

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Feb 22, 2010 | 09:22 PM

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extremely insignificant... It passes through about 1/4" of the lower section of the throttle body and thats it. Less than 1" of total surface area inside the 'passage'. I removed mine for the purpose of reducing the possible leaks (2 less hose clamps) and changed the 2 hoses to 1....

Your call.

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Feb 22, 2010 | 09:33 PM

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just that much less to mess with when removing the TB or intake

+1 to anything that makes these cars simpler to work on.

Feb 22, 2010 | 11:01 PM

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just that much less to mess with when removing the TB or intake

Agreed.

Do it. It takes no time at all.

Feb 23, 2010 | 03:29 AM

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do you jus get basic coolant (?) hose an replace it with the correct-ish length?

Feb 23, 2010 | 03:35 AM

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You can take the stock one and extend it over..that is how it worked for me on my Truck anyways..

Feb 23, 2010 | 05:39 AM

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what is u brazed the opining up on the tube and then caped the radiatior with a cap
any one done this

Feb 23, 2010 | 06:40 AM

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I would leave it as is, run it to the Radiator. That little system helps bleed the steam out of the Heads. It's not as delicate as a LT1, but it helps.