At what point do you need an Opies bypass?

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05-02-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mopardamo

Hello,

I am a bit foggy on this whole pressure vs temperature thing. It is a closed system. As I understand it the boost pressure should not play a role. It is the pressure generated by the mechanical water pump. So when the coolant is relatively cold(higher viscosity) and you get on it the likelihood of raising the pressure is greater at this choke point. So why does HP play a role in the recommendation to get a bypass system? I can see rpm being the big driving factor.

Damon

It is due to more heat generated in higher HP engines which will cause the coolant to get so hot it becomes steam and that is what it corrects. It allows the coolant to flow and it never flashes over to steam due to the choke point. This issue can also happen on stock trucks that pull heavy. You will read of these folks burning down #6 and this issue can create that problem.

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05-02-2010, 11:07 AM

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Thanks Spooler.

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05-03-2010, 09:13 PM

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I tow heavy reguarly, completely stock, for now, looking at installing twins on the truck with a smarty. Looked at every link and can't find a definate price for one. Who do i need to get in touch with to get one of these??