RE: [gti-vr6] The prototype $1.42 mod

[Jason Wall <jasonw@fatbrain.com>]

there is merit to this mod... it's a fairly common procedure among the
nissan SR20DE guys as well. one caveat i'd like to add is that on the nissan
engines, you have to clean out the TB with gunk-off or whatever you prefer a
bit more often after removing the TB preheat.

Jason Wall
Network/NT Administrator
http://fatbrain.com {*}
1998 VW GTI VR6 (k&n filter, neuspeed ecu, neuspeed race springs, koni
adjustable shocks, ND/Borla exhaust)
1997 VW Golf 8V (stock... for the moment)
1986 Toyota Celica 3SGE (k&n filter, ngk plug wires, lightened)

i don't know what your problem is, but i bet it's hard to pronounce.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	MAOberer@aol.com [SMTP:MAOberer@aol.com]
> Sent:	Sunday, April 25, 1999 2:41 PM
> To:	gti-vr6@cobra.ccsi.com; jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject:	[gti-vr6] The prototype $1.42 mod
> 
> Here's a mod that everyone may try (at their own discretion, I accept no 
> responsibility, thats why its a prototype).
> 	
> 	What I did was buy a small splicing connection 3/8" o.d (called a 
> barb) and bypassed the pre-heater on the throttle body.  I live in a very 
> warm climate, and so there is not much use in having it.  What you do is
> buy 
> this small brass barb, and with a set of pliars you can take off the two 
> tubes that connect to the throttle body on the right hand side.  **Watch
> the 
> squirt of green car blood as you detach them.  Place the barb in between 
> these two hoses and then either put the existing clamps around the ends,
> or 
> buy fuel line O clamps (recommended).	
> 	Like I said in the beginning, this is a prototype design, not sure
> if 
> it is efficient, but I HAVE noticed a power difference.  But of course,
> you 
> are all adults, and need to use your own discretion.  Email me if you have
> 
> any questions or comments about this procedure...
> 
> 
> Matt
> 95 Vento GLX "Sucking cold air in New Mexico" edition
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