questions about the Motordyne Copper TB Heater
questions about the Motordyne Copper TB Heater
i understand that it helps when the temp goes below 55 or so by keeping the TB warm during cold winters
but how does it affect the TB when the weather is above 55 or jus nice and warm??
also the coolant control valve stops the hot coolant from going to the TB?? so eventually that it keeps it cool hence keeping the incoming air temp cool??
i jus dont understand how the first product (Copper TB heater) makes the second one not necessary ..its seems as though they are doing the opposite thing..
am i missing some information here??
TIA
but how does it affect the TB when the weather is above 55 or jus nice and warm??
also the coolant control valve stops the hot coolant from going to the TB?? so eventually that it keeps it cool hence keeping the incoming air temp cool??
i jus dont understand how the first product (Copper TB heater) makes the second one not necessary ..its seems as though they are doing the opposite thing..
am i missing some information here??
TIA
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Hi Tia,
They are almost doing the opposite thing but with an important and specific difference.
The CCV stops all heating to the TB and PLENUM...
The Copper TB heater is selective and deliberate in how it heats. It heats only the TB and not the entire plenum.
If you live in a cold or snowy environment, you want the TB to be heated to prevent ice formation on the TB butterfly valve.
The CCV can do this as well if you turn it to the "ON" position, but then it will also be heating the entire plenum too. To put it another way, if you live in a cold area, you must turn on the CCV, but then the entire plenum will be heated.
If you have the Copper, only the TB will be heated and your plenum will run much cooler. With this, you can take full advantage of the cold air environment you are driving in.
For people in places like Ca, Tx, Fl and Hi, snow and cold weather is so rare that you can leave the CCV off most of the year and freezing is rarely an issue.
So it comes down to this:
Does it snow in your area regularly every year? If yes, get the copper.
Does it snow once in your area every 10-15 years? If yes, get the CCV.
I've seen snow in my area about 3 times in the last 30 years.
If you arent sure of which to get, I suggest getting the Copper. Its so easy to use. Just install it and forget it. And you will never have to mess with valve settings.
Tony
They are almost doing the opposite thing but with an important and specific difference.
The CCV stops all heating to the TB and PLENUM...
The Copper TB heater is selective and deliberate in how it heats. It heats only the TB and not the entire plenum.
If you live in a cold or snowy environment, you want the TB to be heated to prevent ice formation on the TB butterfly valve.
The CCV can do this as well if you turn it to the "ON" position, but then it will also be heating the entire plenum too. To put it another way, if you live in a cold area, you must turn on the CCV, but then the entire plenum will be heated.
If you have the Copper, only the TB will be heated and your plenum will run much cooler. With this, you can take full advantage of the cold air environment you are driving in.
For people in places like Ca, Tx, Fl and Hi, snow and cold weather is so rare that you can leave the CCV off most of the year and freezing is rarely an issue.
So it comes down to this:
Does it snow in your area regularly every year? If yes, get the copper.
Does it snow once in your area every 10-15 years? If yes, get the CCV.
I've seen snow in my area about 3 times in the last 30 years.
If you arent sure of which to get, I suggest getting the Copper. Its so easy to use. Just install it and forget it. And you will never have to mess with valve settings.
Tony
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