has anyone perform a TB bypass?
 

I read about at a Honda site. They claim 1-2 whp.
There's a coolant line going intop the TB and another coming out. The way to do it is to disconnect both hoses from the TB and connect them to using some tyoe of connector. I do not know if it really work, but I do not think it would hurt to try. 1-2 whp sounds good to me for a free mod! The only reason for the coolant to go thru the TB is to keep it hot in very cold weather so the TB plate will not stick, that's what I read.

I have done it but i don't know the gains as i did it when i had the turbo on then i took the turbo off and its still bypassed but i'm not sure if there are gains.

Bypass
 

I think it would be worth the couple of dollars for the brass fittings you can get at any hardware store. They are pneumatic fittings and are cheap. Maybe along with some phenolics, you might realize a noticeable gain. Give it a shot!

LOL 1-2 HP? whats the point? you won't even notice that
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$1-2 for 1-2hp has to be the best bang for the buck mods! :D

Huh?
 

I don't get it. How are you getting a HP gain by not routing the coolant through the TB? (And is there a danger that the butterfly will stick in cold weather if you do this?)

i'll buy that for a dollar!:D ...I think its worth a shot...if every body says 3-5 hp increase can be felt on the butt dyno, i.e. CAI...why not 1-2...I live in Fla...no reason for my TB to stay hot

All I did was run a braided line from the two water fittings to the other instead of spliceing the two together.

This sounds like a job for a thermostatically controlled valve. Coolant is bypassed when the outside air is above freezing, and routed through the TB when it is below?

I suppose you could have a manual valve that you open for the winter and shut for the summer too. :)

I know, but the power WILL be there and it also costs me $2 so why not? what do I have to lose?
did you also know that using a synthetic thinner oil like 5w30 instead of regular 10w30 is worth another 1 whp? and also using synthetic tranny fluid is worth another 1 whp? and lowering your radiator temperature is another 1 whp and replacing your spark plugs another 1 whp? so how many whp is that? get the picture?

Re: Re: Huh?
 

so is there a way to bypass the IM?

Because today is my last day at work, so I really have no reason to sell anything, since it won't invoice before tomorrow, and I won't get paid for it.... :)