JJexpress

Hi,

Is it possible to just connect the input and output coolant hoses that connect to the fitv and remove the whole fast idle thermo valve? Will any coolant leak out from the throttle body, where the fitv sat?

mgags7

if you want to bypass it, just bypass the coolant lines and leave it on there. you'll have to make a "gasket" for it to block all of the holes, just use a piece of gasket paper and don't cut any holes in it except for the 3 bolt holes.

conversely you could machine a blockoff plate but that's probably excessive...

JJexpress

should I cover the lower hole on the throttle body that passes air to/from the fitv?

ididdy

Actually this is what you need to do i order to bypass the FITV http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...highlight=FITV There is no gasket needed. I know it says IACV but it is an FITV trust me.

Acidcrakker

JB Weld it shut

A Blue Lude

This is probably the easiest.

ididdy

Or not. You guys must be thinking of the IACV when talking about a block off plate. The FITV is on the throttle body and just needs a couple minutes of modding to block it off (no materials required). Just use the link I posted earlier.

mgags7

Meh. I'd consider the gasket to be the simplest option. Plus, the parts inside the FITV aren't exactly known to be reliable over long periods of time, so that funky redone contraption could come loose and start leaking air past the butterfly over time.

ididdy

Well best isn't always easiest or cheap, me, I wen't the expensive route and replaced my throttle body with an Omni Power 70mm that doesn't have an FITV at all.

Acidcrakker

JB Weld it shut and be done with it. JB weld = 5 dollars

Gaskets, from where ever, ????