Throttle body coolant line (S52)

[svn2002s]

After installing the temp switch on the side of the head, what do you do with the port in the throttle body? Plug it? What about the other one?

[Northern]

On my swap, I cut the feed line from the coolant pipe like 0.5" from the base, crushed it flat, and welded it closed.

The TB ports can just stay open. I don't think there's any way it could cause issues.

[bradmer]

After installing the temp switch on the side of the head, what do you do with the port in the throttle body? Plug it? What about the other one?

Since you are in California, you will need the throttle body coolant lines operational to pass bar for street use.

[eternal24k]

Since you are in California, you will need the throttle body coolant lines operational to pass bar for street use.

why would they care? OP, you could always have a fake line going to the TB

[bradmer]

why would they care? OP, you could always have a fake line going to the TB

They care, I was told the reason is that the throttle can get stuck wide open in freezing temperatures. I originally went with no TB lines due to having only 2 ports in the head but got called on it. I have since put a T in the line, easy to do and compliant.
Good luck OP