At what point do you need an Opies bypass?
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"Yes it is a regulator thats flow characteristic is altered by both pressure and temp. And that in itself is why it can do things that other systems don't. It only ties into the head at one point."
Might want to tell Opie that.
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It is controlled by both press and temp. The opening set point is lower at high temps (>200 f ) it will help to cool the motor faster when needed. It will also relieve excess press cold, it just does it at higher press than hot. Tim
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Post #34
"Yes it is a regulator thats flow characteristic is altered by both pressure and temp. And that in itself is why it can do things that other systems don't. It only ties into the head at one point."
Might want to tell Opie that.
Post #34
"Yes it is a regulator thats flow characteristic is altered by both pressure and temp. And that in itself is why it can do things that other systems don't. It only ties into the head at one point."
Might want to tell Opie that.
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Ok so If a guys not a retard and he does not jump on his truck before its up to temp then the temp part of the valve should not matter. Would think that if a person would set a pressure relief at radiator cap pressure (16-17psi ?)then you should be golden.
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Im not running any block off plates, only time will tell but I have no plans on blocking them in the future. If you warm up before mashing and have a bypass I think you are good.
