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Old 04-14-2009, 09:23 PM   #1
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manifold coolant bypass?
would there be a benefit to run bypass hoses from the rear water jacket ports on my Performer RPM manifold to the T-stat housing? This would make a small bypass of the t-stat and help water circulate to the rear of the block, no?

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I've seen people connect systems to the rear of motor....they claim it helps with cooling...but I've never done so myself....
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thats what i figure, there is really not a lot of water circulating at the back of the block, this would help. I think?
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Itll help cut down on hot spots on the rear cyls
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