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

TB Bypass 5 minute install my ass.

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Old 06-14-2006, 07:46 PM
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Now that I have done it would take me like 10 minutes, hardest part was those stupid clamps. Anyways 25 minutes and 9 cuts later its done. Now for a lower t-stat. Cai, tb bypass and lower Tstat all should compliment each other very well.
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took me about 20 minutes and I bought a little barbed hose connector at the hardware store for less than $2. I even put rubber vacuum caps on the throttle body.
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It took me alot longer than 5 minutes as well! Sometimes the "easier" mods can be frustrating as well.
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it took me like less than 10 when I did it and most of the time was measuring and cutting the hose to bypass the TB with. Easy install dont know why so many problems
Old 06-15-2006, 01:24 AM
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It is kinda tight in there, I can see where some people can have problems. These cars don't have all the room in the world, so someone that is not used to working in a tight spot will hate it.. I still have some problems with things, and tools go flying.. lol
Old 06-21-2006, 12:14 PM
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Why are people having such a hard time with this?? It should not be that hard, yea some of the clamps are a bit difficult but geez, come on people 10 minutes max.
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I was newer to lt1's when I did mine took me 45 minutes and I got coolant all over me, lol!
Old 06-21-2006, 02:47 PM
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yeah i did mine when i was putting on my heads and **** so it was easy but try a pair of needle nose pliers witht he 90 degree at the end
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i thought it was pretty easy
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You don't even need them kind of Needle Noses, just regular pliers will work.
Old 06-21-2006, 03:01 PM
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not to steal this garbage thread but how the hell do i resize the pic in my sig? sorry its ignorantly huge
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You should be able to resize it from whatever page you have it hosted on, otherwise just change it in Paint or some other program....
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I finally did it this weekend. I researched it and knew exactly where everything was. Took 15-20 minutes.
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Originally Posted by the_merv
Whats up fire- haven't seen you in a bit. I'll do that then when I get back. I can't wait to get home and work on it.. lol All this stuff that I can and have to do, and it just sits in storage, and I am in Iraq...
I got a ton of mod $$ for it too, and a few things to fix to keep me busy for a while. A blown Head Gasket, new Oil Dipstick Tube, both Front Hubs need to be changed, LT Headers, new Exhaust setup, and little tweaks here and there. Then some ideas to lighten it up more, and a custom paint job.

sounds like you got your fair share of fun when you get back man...stay safe, return unharmed!
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Thanks bro, we are 33 days out, and counting down..
I just hope the car is ok sitting in storage with that blown Head Gasket. It should be straight, all the crappy oil is in the pan...
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Why do you have to cap off the inlet/outlet on the TB? Corrosion issues?
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Most people do it to keep crap out of it. I am going to remove them tubes, so it looks alot cleaner..like nothing was even there.
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Originally Posted by the_merv
I just ran the hose that was attached to the Radiator strait to the metal one, even used the clamp that was on that one. Took no time at all. Then took the little piece off of the TB, and plugged the connections. I am thinking about cutting them off when I get back, make them look like nothing was even there.

worked like a charm for me.



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