throttle body bypass kit. is it worth it?

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Old 10-26-2006, 12:31 AM
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Default throttle body bypass kit. is it worth it?

i saw one of these kits of ebay for about $15. does it really get anymore performance? i would assume it would, but is it worth the effort?
 
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Old 10-26-2006, 10:40 AM
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Where you live and have cold weather I would not do it. Gains are so small you would not notice . Buy a six pack with the money you will get more out of it.
 
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Old 10-26-2006, 02:03 PM
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As blackz87 stated it is not a good idea to bypass the throttle body heater if you live in a cold climate. Itwas put there to prevent throttle body icing during cold damp days. The amount of power gained is negligeable, but the driveability problems could be a real pain in the butt.
 
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Old 10-26-2006, 11:25 PM
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would it be an okay mod though for the summer, when the temps are gettin close to 100? also, i cant buy a 6 pack, im only 16, though i gladly would
 
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Old 10-26-2006, 11:42 PM
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Likely not worth the trouble, and sure you can. I played "Hey, mister!" for 3 years untill I looked old enough to not get carded. Pick up a pack of Sam Adams Octoberfest instead of this thing.
 
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