A common performance MOD is the removal of the engine coolant loop from the throttle body. The theory is; cooler air will produce more power. It does work.
Don't worry if you are in a warm climate!
At 10 below zero I experienced throttle sticking. After travelling at a constant speed for 10 minutes the throttle wouldn't close completely!! Not a good thing when you are coming into traffic.
At first I thought it was the throttle cable that was sticking. I disconnected it to squirt in some WD40 and found that there was absolutely no drag on the cable.
It turned out that ice was forming on the throttle plate and not allowing it to close completely. If I snapped the throttle and let it close hard it would break off the ice and let it close fully.
I haven't reconnected the coolant lines because I know what to expect and it doesn't happen often.
Just be aware.
kw
Don't worry if you are in a warm climate!
At 10 below zero I experienced throttle sticking. After travelling at a constant speed for 10 minutes the throttle wouldn't close completely!! Not a good thing when you are coming into traffic.
At first I thought it was the throttle cable that was sticking. I disconnected it to squirt in some WD40 and found that there was absolutely no drag on the cable.
It turned out that ice was forming on the throttle plate and not allowing it to close completely. If I snapped the throttle and let it close hard it would break off the ice and let it close fully.
I haven't reconnected the coolant lines because I know what to expect and it doesn't happen often.
Just be aware.
kw