Manifold coolant bypass
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Manifold coolant bypass
Has anyone totally bypassed coolant flow into the manifold? Can it be done, or I should ask, should it be done? I live in south FL and I thought that bypassing the coolant could lower intake temps.
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That thread talks about blocking the TB, I wanna know if you can block the manifold all together.
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I dont see how you will.
The point at the rear of the engine doesnt go anywhere, it's completely sealed, it just hits that flange of the IM.
The one on the front half, travels through a small passage to a little nipple to feed to the TB.
You'd have to weld the head shut and mill it smooth. I'm just assuming, but I bet mazda did it so the aluminum on the head heats up together, or somewhat helps keep the coolant cool as it hits the cooled aluminum of the IM.
The point at the rear of the engine doesnt go anywhere, it's completely sealed, it just hits that flange of the IM.
The one on the front half, travels through a small passage to a little nipple to feed to the TB.
You'd have to weld the head shut and mill it smooth. I'm just assuming, but I bet mazda did it so the aluminum on the head heats up together, or somewhat helps keep the coolant cool as it hits the cooled aluminum of the IM.
Last edited by Braineack; 09-21-2007 at 10:09 PM.
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