i have no idea what it does so can ever one give me there 2 cents on this. i want to know what a throttle body bypass is and where do i get one. i have a slp ported polished throttle on my 04 a4 gto. so please explain and tell me where i can get one. i seen this on ebay link below

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...TRK%3AMEWA%3AIT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7954703147&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT)

thanks gents for the help.

Essentially, collant flows through the throttlebody, heating it up and heating up and thus heating the air that passes through it. This is used so that in the colder states, or in a freeze to keep the throttle blades from freezing togethor and help the engine warm up.

IF you dont need the benefits you can get maybe 1-2HP by rerouting the coolant so that it doesn't flow through the throttle body and keeps it cooler when its running.

Originally posted by ERIC_EROC@Feb 19 2005, 11:58 AM
i have no idea what it does so can ever one give me there 2 cents on this. i want to know what a throttle body bypass is and where do i get one. i have a slp ported polished throttle on my 04 a4 gto. so please explain and tell me where i can get one. i seen this on ebay link below

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...TRK%3AMEWA%3AIT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7954703147&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT)

thanks gents for the help.
ok thats for your help on the gto throttle body by pass, can you please tell me where i can get one at. site etc. or link. i live in michigan i dont drive my gto in the winter only warm days. so i want to get one. there is a link on ebay selling them but looks chaep link on my forst post. above. please let me know if ok or where to buy, i rather buy on a site. thanks p.s i have the slp ported throttle body.

You can make one yourself if you want to go a find a small peice of pipe and 2 connectors, but if you look around any throttle body bypass kits should include everything you need to complete the kit. I don't know any sites off the top of my head that sell the kit as it is kind of DIY thing.

You don't even need a kit. Just eliminate one of the coolant lines from the block to tb, and attach the other hose to where you removed the other hose from. You take the tb out of the loop, at a cost of just a few minutes of labor. If needed I can try to take a pic of this done on my car, let me know.

Originally posted by TEK GTO@Feb 20 2005, 12:01 AM
You don't even need a kit. Just eliminate one of the coolant lines from the block to tb, and attach the other hose to where you removed the other hose from. You take the tb out of the loop, at a cost of just a few minutes of labor. If needed I can try to take a pic of this done on my car, let me know.
ok i would to love to see how you do it and what you used to make this bypass. post picture. thanks for all the help.

I would like to see a pic of it too. Is the tube under the T/B or on the side????

I did it on an LT1 in which the connection is in the side of the throttle body, I assume they ar ethe same on the LS1..but I would double check to make sure.

Originally posted by TEK GTO@Feb 19 2005, 11:01 PM
If needed I can try to take a pic of this done on my car, let me know.
Yes please...I'd like to see how it looks.

I found a thread that has one photo of the T/B Bypass.

Another Forum (http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15074&highlight=Throttle+body+bypass)

OK...I'm in the middle of doing this right now but I'm having a hellofa time getting the short 4" tube off of the TB and coolant tubing! <_<

Any suggestions...hints.....HELP?! :o

make sure that all connections are loosened, and try playing with the tubbing.

DONE! Geeeesh...that little short hose on the driver side of the TB was a PAIN IN THEE -$$! My first engine mod on the Goat and many more to come. :D

My review:
1. Awsome mod to start with...gets you familiar with the LS1 and is a good confidence booster.

2. Make sure you have a big long flathead screwdriver to reach down to the driver side TB hose (for prying off). I didn't. :rolleyes:

3. 100% free...no joke!
a) Obviously first set aside the air intake tubing.
b ) Eliminate the short hose (right side TBody)
c) Reroute the long hose that is on the left TB to where the short hose was connected.
d) Find 2 caps to cover the coolant inlet/outlet on TB. (you're gonna laugh but I used my old tire valve caps that I luckly saved) :lol: It wasn't easy...I really had to muscle 'em on there but it actually looks fine.
e) Zip tie the rerouted hose to the mounting braket of the power steering resivore so it's safe from the belts.

Pretty simple...happy modding! B)

This is the next mod I'm gonna do....

04GOATGERM, Give us some pics of how it came out..... Plz.....

OK...no prob.

Update to my free mod. The other day I went to my local auto parts store and bought an assorted pack of rubber valve covers ($2.00) to replace the tire valve caps. Looks much better and more secure.

Hope this helps.

Originally posted by 04GOATGERM@Mar 17 2005, 01:22 PM
Hope this helps.
Does this void any factory warranties?

Heh wellll...I'd ask dealer you perfer going to for service. I kept the hose I took off just in case (God forbid) something goes wrong. :D

Update.

Finally did it. I didn't feel a diff. but when the Az summer gets here, I'm sure I'll be glad I did this........