Coolant Bypass Kit?
06-15-2003, 11:01 PM
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Coolant Bypass Kit?
I was thinking about buying a coolant bypass kit and I was wondering what you guys thought. I mean for $20 bucks it seems like it couldn't hurt, I dont have a whole lot to lose. Would I actually see 6 rwhp?
06-15-2003, 11:05 PM
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I think maybe you mean throtle body bypass??
If so don't waste your money. You can do it yourself for without a kit. The board member who goes by the name "showbox" just posted a link a day or two ago on how to do it yourself. Run a search for either throtle body bypass or post by "shoebox" and save the $20.
Later,
Mike
If so don't waste your money. You can do it yourself for without a kit. The board member who goes by the name "showbox" just posted a link a day or two ago on how to do it yourself. Run a search for either throtle body bypass or post by "shoebox" and save the $20.Later,
Mike
06-15-2003, 11:07 PM
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I cant remember where, but was on some link how to perform the bypass. It said that the coolant going thru the tb might be used to keep it cool in extreme hot temps? any1 think so? Im just asking, going to do that tb coolant bypass one of the days.
06-15-2003, 11:20 PM
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For the 1995-1997s you don't need to spend any money at all. Just do it like this and that's all.
I can't think of when the throttle body is ever going to be hotter than the coolant. That makes me wonder how the coolant could cool it down.
I cant remember where, but was on some link how to perform the bypass. It said that the coolant going thru the tb might be used to keep it cool in extreme hot temps? any1 think so? Im just asking, going to do that tb coolant bypass one of the days.
06-16-2003, 08:05 AM
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Originally posted by TMDZ28
where can i buy that vacumm plug thing?? i've been looking for one for ages....
where can i buy that vacumm plug thing?? i've been looking for one for ages....
06-17-2003, 10:34 PM
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Originally posted by 95z115
Anybody else have problems with the rubber kits? What plastic kit is there?
Anybody else have problems with the rubber kits? What plastic kit is there?
06-17-2003, 10:45 PM
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Originally posted by Kuma
I bought a kit from BMR for 14.99. When you figure in the cost of your time, running around looking for the other parts, plus the gas involved in that, etc...it was worth it
I bought a kit from BMR for 14.99. When you figure in the cost of your time, running around looking for the other parts, plus the gas involved in that, etc...it was worth it
Vaccum caps ? Don't need those either. Nothing flows through there but coolant, and it in no way will affect anything by leaving them open.
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06-17-2003, 10:49 PM
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Originally posted by NOMAD
What other parts ? You simpley unhook the hoses from the TB, and route from the radiator to the metal tube from the rear of the heads. Then discard the extra hose that went from the tube to the TB along with the extra clamps. I dunno how many times it has to be explained, there is no need for a kit.
Vaccum caps ? Don't need those either. Nothing flows through there but coolant, and it in no way will affect anything by leaving them open.
-Shannon
What other parts ? You simpley unhook the hoses from the TB, and route from the radiator to the metal tube from the rear of the heads. Then discard the extra hose that went from the tube to the TB along with the extra clamps. I dunno how many times it has to be explained, there is no need for a kit.
Vaccum caps ? Don't need those either. Nothing flows through there but coolant, and it in no way will affect anything by leaving them open.
-Shannon
06-17-2003, 10:53 PM
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Re: Coolant Bypass Kit?
Originally posted by 95z115
I was thinking about buying a coolant bypass kit and I was wondering what you guys thought. I mean for $20 bucks it seems like it couldn't hurt, I dont have a whole lot to lose.
I was thinking about buying a coolant bypass kit and I was wondering what you guys thought. I mean for $20 bucks it seems like it couldn't hurt, I dont have a whole lot to lose.
It really angers me to see these people on EBay, and other sites ripping people off for stuff that is free/realitively free.
I did the whole bypass(Brass connector, new clamps, vaccuum covers) for around $4, That would be what shipping would be if you ordered it from someone else, plus the price of the "kit"
