SYLKIE

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I installed a set of thermoblocs yesterday, and in the kit was a splice fitting to connect the two coolant lines that go to the bottom of the throttle body. it said in the directions that using this splice on those two lines to bypass the TB will keep TB temps cooler. my question is, is it really worth it to do that? and are you risking damage or overheating to anything by doing that?

FirePR2002

the coolant lines are there to warm the tb in the winter so it doesn't freeze. i bypassed it when i installed the p2r spacers last year. you're o-k with the bypass unless you live in the north or canada.

SYLKIE

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cool. well im in sunny south fla so i think i'll be ok, lol.

FirePR2002

im in atlanta and have not had ANY problems at all.

fsttyms1

Im in Wisconsin with No issues either.

Rajca

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chicago here. no problems for the last 3 years.

fobstylez

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whats a good brand to buy? Lacviet has outlaw spacers.

FirePR2002

i have p2r.

Rajca

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outlaw or p2r (only the 02-03 or tl-s) one of those two

gfrg88

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what about outlaw and P2R?? double stacked??

FirePR2002

^^haha - a double stack spacer! p2r has or had the spacers for the tl-p. excelerate did a group buy this time last year or so.

Aspec_03tl-s

hey guys i just wanted to know if this spacer is good or not for the motor... im looking to reach 300-350hp at the wheels but i want solid power...not really into rebuilding the motor every 2-3 years. thanks for the anwser

Aspec_03tl-s

hey i just found this link and im wondering if any of it is actually
true or if this part will shorten the life of my 3.2...ty for the info
trhttp://www.car-stuff.com/carparts/acuratl19952007jetchipsj20670211.htmlue

jjashaa

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Rajca

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u wont reach that power na

Aspec_03tl-s

sorry jjashaa if you seem to find that funny im not a mechanic so i guess im not really allowed to ask questions or be curious with out having someone like you laughing at me...i guess your one of the few who has never ever ever been a noob at anything.

Aspec_03tl-s

by the way i very well know that neither of those parts will give me the power i want i just wanted to know if it was good or not for my engine. just wanted to clear things up for never-noob type people

NSXNEXT

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Aspec_03tl-s, welcome to the board.
I highly suggest you get thicker skin. I'm sure jjashaa was just messing around.

And no, it will do nothing to harm to engine.

NSXNEXT

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I had a problem in the winter with the coolant bypass.

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/help-p1457-p0122-but-when-engine-cold-585820/

Oh and I'm running both spacers.

Aspec_03tl-s

thanks for the info man i really appreciate it... i've had my car for 14 months now and I just put in some custom blackout tail-lights...put in a sri... i raced a 2.5 volksvagina last night and the guy wants to race me again with his VR turbo... so im trying to put together a parts list for a decent 350whp but I want solid power...also lookin into a 6spd conversion. Ijust want relaible power thats all.

Aspec_03tl-s

im also wondering if i'm better off getting a complete rebuild I've read that getting the heads ported polished and planed that i'd get a good 40hp at the wheels more which would also help the bolt on mods such as SRI and headers.

Aspec_03tl-s

Rajca not even with a complete rebuild from 3.2 to 3.7 and port planed and polished heads with complete bolt-ons???

brune55

Don't let these people deter you from your goal. Nothing is impossible with todays technology. I too have an 03 TL-S and have simular goals in mind. If it can't be done than we'll both fail but we'll both still have a car that most people will only see the sweet tail end of, in their windshield. Don't forget, we have a lot more weight to move than these small four bangers do. It is a heavier luxury/performance car not a HP popcorn popper but we're (J32A2 TL-S) fully capable of pulling our weight.