Throttle Body Coolant Bypass

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Nov 23, 2007 | 12:03 AM

89FormulaRoth

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From: Bow, WA

Car: 1989 Firebird Formula 350

Engine: 5.7L TPI

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 3.27

This is probably over the top, but in addition to bypassing the throttle body coolant passage, I also dressed up the passage by trimming off the coolant connections, filling them with JB Weld and sanding them smooth. I finished it off with cast aluminum colored paint.

I forgot the pic. Sorry.

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Nov 23, 2007 | 12:05 AM

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Car: 1987 Camaro

Engine: 350 hsr

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Re: Throttle Body Coolant Bypass

got any pics of it?

Nov 23, 2007 | 03:50 AM

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Car: 1992 Firebird

Engine: Stealth Rammed 412 with TC78 Turbo

Transmission: '93 T-56

Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt posi with PBR discs

Re: Throttle Body Coolant Bypass

Over the top or not, I think that's a nice touch and it looks like it came out very well, good job!

-Paul

Nov 24, 2007 | 12:18 AM

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Car: 92 RS(sold) 1989 IROC-Z

Engine: 350 TPI

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Axle/Gears: ones that turn

Re: Throttle Body Coolant Bypass

is that a factory throttle body? it looks differnt?

Nov 24, 2007 | 08:13 AM

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Re: Throttle Body Coolant Bypass

Looks like an aftermarket unit to me as well, just looking at the throttle arm...

Nov 25, 2007 | 10:09 PM

89FormulaRoth

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Car: 1989 Firebird Formula 350

Engine: 5.7L TPI

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 3.27

Re: Throttle Body Coolant Bypass

Thanks for the compliments. The devil is in the details for sure. Now if the rest of my car looked that good... In answer to the question about the throttle body, it is a Holley unit.