Throttle Body Bypass

[TFord]

I understand that the TB Bypass allows colder air to get in the engine, but would this be a smart mod to do if you live somewhere that the temp is pretty cold in the morning?

[BumbleBee]

Originally Posted by TFord

I understand that the TB Bypass allows colder air to get in the engine, but would this be a smart mod to do if you live somewhere that the temp is pretty cold in the morning?

I've heard of people doing this in Canada with no problems... you can always undo it if it does become a problem.

I've done it on my car.

[TFord]

Yeah, see I dont know of anyone thats done it, and lives in a colder climate. I lived in the Jax area and everyone down there used a bypass.

[CamaroSpike23]

all the t/b coolant line really does is help a little on cold starts. ive got a few friends on other forums who have done it who live in the northern states, canadia, iceland, england etc.

the downside is that it will continuously send hot coolant thru your t/b after you are up and running there by increasing the intake air temp, decreasing performance.

kinda like a thermostat. its real purpose was to keep the engine warm, not to keep it cool

[TFord]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

all the t/b coolant line really does is help a little on cold starts. ive got a few friends on other forums who have done it who live in the northern states, canadia, iceland, england etc.

the downside is that it will continuously send hot coolant thru your t/b after you are up and running there by increasing the intake air temp, decreasing performance.

kinda like a thermostat. its real purpose was to keep the engine warm, not to keep it cool

got cha! I didnt know how if the coolant line "actually" helped cold starts.