Anyone NOT install the Coolant Control Valve with the plenum spacer? I haven't installed the spacer yet, was just reading the instruction getting familier with what I need and what to expect.

I always thought the Coolant Control Valve was installed when you ordered the Cooper throttle body heater and that's why I didn't order the Cooper throttle body heater option.

But I really don't want to go adjusting the Coolant Control valve in the Spring when it might be 60F one day and then might be 45F the next.

Is it really necessary to Install this Coolant Control Valve and adjust it everytime it goes above or below 55F? I should have ordered the cooper throttle body heater option if I knew that didn't involve this Coolant Control Valve thing.

 

Doesn't hurt to install it.

 

I dont have the control valve...its just a gimmick. My cars been in 75 degree weather and in -15 degree weather...its fine.

 

The coolant control valve stops coolant flow through the TB and manifold. The purpose is to eliminate heating the incoming air charge. Really not a gimick as decreased air temps result in more dense air thus more O2 ppm. More O2=more power.

I wouldn't worry to much about the Throttle body condensing and freezing. Keep the valve open until mid-April when you probably won't see any temps below freezing for the remainder of the summer, then close it. Open the valve back up in October or early November. Even if you get little ice buildup on the butterfly it shouldn't have a dramatic impact, it may affect the idle by allowing small amounts of air to sneak in... Not a big problem. Plus residual heat from the motor should keep it warm enough.

 

The CCV and the Copper heating plate are two different options to afford the same end. The CCV option is quite a simple install. It takes all of 10 to 15 minutes to accomplish.

 

But what if I ever have to sell the car? I don't want to cut the hose and install it and then tell the buyer that every time it goes below or above 55F that he/she has to get a long flathead and turn that thing. See where I'm coming from?

 

I bypassed the coolant line to the TB and recirculated it back to the coolant resevoir...

I ment the CCV is a gimmick..

 

You can just leave it open all the time. If you sell it, open it up and let the new owner decide if they want to mess with it or not.

 

My bad, if you just bypassed it then your're 100% correct. You saved money...

+1 to the above, just leave the valve open. They can decide if it's too much trouble. Just telling them about it will probably help sell the car.

 

not installed here, and it still runs MUCH cooler than before, i can floor it right now, drive for 2hrs, and come home and put my hand on the engine without it burning