Throttle Body bypass mod - with pics!

[Chiketkd]

Originally Posted by Earthworm

Chike, wanna submit that to the SVXipedia too?

Absolutely Dave.

I wasn't sure of what the connector is called, but a barbed 3/8" connector sounds about right.

-Chike

[Chiketkd]

Originally Posted by oab_au

If this is put in as an approved modification. You had better add a disclamer, warning of the dangers of ice forming on the throttle plates, to jam the throttle open. This is a real danger, not only in cold situations.

I myself would not recommend this, because of the possibilty of sh1t happening, and I think Beav would aggree also.
Harvey.

Good point Harv. I had that in the back of my mind, but forgot to put it down.

-Chike

[Chiketkd]

Originally Posted by ensteele

Chike

Is it a T fitting or just a connector? Looks like a connector, not a T. Let me know and I can edit it for you.

Thanks Earl. I think it's called a barbed 3/8" connector...

-Chike

[ensteele]

I will change that in the write up. If you PM me your email address, I will send you the pdf file.

[Chiketkd]

Originally Posted by ensteele

I will change that in the write up. If you PM me your email address, I will send you the pdf file.

PM sent. Thanks Earl.

-Chike

[n00b on demand]

Tomssvx will be doing this mod to my car tomorrow....what are the benefits of it? Quicker throttle response?

[Chiketkd]

Originally Posted by Earthworm

Chike, wanna submit that to the SVXipedia too?

David, submitted to your site. The first submission didn't have the pics, the second did.

Thanks!

-Chike

i did the install and i do feel a slim bit of power. but i just finished other mods to so i may not be use to the feel i got. but it was easy. worth doing for summer.

[Chiketkd]

Originally Posted by mbtoloczko

Nice pics. Have you driven the car yet?

Mychailo,

Yes, I've driven the car ~80 miles since doing the coolant bypass. Haven't noticed a huge difference other than a slight improvement in throttle response.

Originally Posted by soobiesvx93

Tomssvx will be doing this mod to my car tomorrow....what are the benefits of it? Quicker throttle response?

Yup. That's about all I've noticed thus far.

-Chike

Originally Posted by oab_au

If this is put in as an approved modification. You had better add a disclamer, warning of the dangers of ice forming on the throttle plates, to jam the throttle open. This is a real danger, not only in cold situations.

I myself would not recommend this, because of the possibilty of sh1t happening, and I think Beav would aggree also.
Harvey.

m'eh had this done on my impreza for a year now. But then againg, St. Louis weather is kinda... well, you wouldn't understand

[PhatWeasel]

Sealing off the throttle body is easy. These vacuum caps are one of the best investments ever. You'll end up using them everywhere.

Available at many Checker/Schucks/Kragen/Northern Autoparts stores.

Summit Racing vacuum caps

every time i remove the subaru plate over the tb i lose the clippy things. i have had to order the from the dealership 2 times already at $12 per pair i think with shipping. what a rip. they are meant to stay in the holes!

[Earthworm]

Originally Posted by KCROGUEDOG

i have had to order the from the dealership 2 times already at $12 per pair i think with shipping. what a rip. they are meant to stay in the holes!

You're getting ripped off. You should be paying half that.

thats alaska the most expensive state to live in. but we have no taxes go figure. u should see the prices of cars since there is no tax they jack the prices up so high. higher than what it would be with taxes. but they keep all of it and non goes to the state. rediculoius. funny dealerships buying cost from major companies shipping cars is the same whether it 5 miles away or 6000 miles away. its around $750per car.

[Earthworm]

Originally Posted by Chiketkd

David, submitted to your site. The first submission didn't have the pics, the second did.

Thanks Chike, I've made the formatting changes and I will be moving it into the SVXipedia as soon as I get home from work.