Bypassing the throttle body

[VOLKSMAN]

Hey guys just a quick question does bypassing the throttle body cooling system help the intake temperature in the intake manifold and is it worth it.

any views would be helpful....

Thanks

[The_Hawk]

AFAIK the system is there to HEAT UP the intake in very cold climates, so not an issue at all in most of Australia. The only potential down side would be that however small, the throttle body is acting as a heat sync and cooling the system.

I have often thought about removing it, but just never bothered since doing nothing is easier

What I WOULD like to do is get an oil cooler which would be of much benefit to the hot running VR6 engine.

[Bug_racer]

I say do it , unless your near the mountains or in Tasmania you should leave it permanently

[evorobin]

What I WOULD like to do is get an oil cooler which would be of much benefit to the hot running VR6 engine.

I had to do this on my valver.

[Pullstarter]

How much does an oil cooler lower your engine temps? Does it make your coolant temp lower also? Sorry for the hijack

[evorobin]

Lowered mt oil temp probably 15 degrees on average. Water temp is slower to heat as a result yes.