LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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i want to do a throttle body bypass. will it hurt any thing once bypassed for a dd i drive 30min on way.
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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No, you will be fine.
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 05:27 AM
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^^ Agreed, all it does is warm up the TB for winter driving in cooler climates.
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 07:13 AM
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Mine has been bypassed since winter of 96. No problems. Its there for extreme cold climates...well below zero.
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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Its also a good Idea I dont know if its fake or not but a website off of lt1engine.com showed dyno proven results of 5+ horsepower with this modification. Im gonna be doing it soon too.
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 07:42 AM
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Doubt this would make 5 hp, but do it anyway.

Heating intake air is just all wrong.
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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thanks guys!
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