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Old 01-29-2009, 10:40 AM
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For those who did the throttlebody mod...

First, the mod is where you cut off all antifreeze going to the throttlebody.

Second, should I put it back to stock if I am going up to the mountains? I looked at the 5 day forecast and it's expected to be in the upper teens / lower 20s at night and above freezing during the day.

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Old 01-29-2009, 11:01 AM
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let the car warm up for a little while before u drive it is what id say u wanna let the engine warmth get to the TB
Old 01-29-2009, 01:20 PM
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You don't want the butterfly to stick......... You can switch it for your trip and switch it back when you get home, or like warm it up first.
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thats true too or u can just leave it alone lol
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What does this mod accomplish? I've never heard of this.
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Don't remove this mod!!! I live in Minnesota. About two weeks ago we had like -30 Below Zero! I have done this mod. I never had any troubles at all! I don't sit and warm it up ether. I (of course) take it easy on him when it cold like that. But I don't sit and run it. I just drive! So should you. Just don't worry. It will be fine!!
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Originally Posted by mglax13
What does this mod accomplish? I've never heard of this.

Throttle Body Coolant Line Bypass.

Keeps the hot water (180-ish degress) from heating up the throttle body, which then transfers a little heat to the air charge. Just a litte help (if any) to keep the air charge as cool as possible.

Look up the original post by innaccurate for pictures on how to re-route the coolant lines. Very easy.
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i have had this mod done for a while now and my buddy has an rsx type s which has been done for about three years now and we have never had any problems. i live in NC so the temps only get down in the teens at its coldest.
Old 01-29-2009, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat94
Look up the original post by innaccurate for pictures on how to re-route the coolant lines. Very easy.
Here it is...

TB Coolant Bypass Mod...anyone do this? (click here)
Old 01-30-2009, 08:57 AM
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i dont know about driving right when u start the car.....oil does get thick in cold temps and takes some time to thin out and circulate. in the manual they tell u to let the car sit for one to 2 mins. then you can go at a nice pace til it fully warms up...i let it sit for 5 mins if its insanely cold.
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I've had mine in the low teens in Lake Tahoe for a short time with this mod and no problems.
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