Pontiac V8 Rebuild, Part 17: How to install AN Fittings and keep your heads cool.

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Subscribe to watch Mike finish this engine build and re-install it into his 1969 Pontiac GTO Restomod, in his home garage! "How to install AN Fittings, and keep your heads cool", is Part 17 of this Pontiac 400/455 rebuild, but can be applied to all motor types. This trick allows more water flow through the drivers side head, helping to keep your Pontiac engine cool! Army/Navy fittings were originally designed for aircraft, back in the day. Now you too can improve your car plumbing with the tips and tricks shown in this video. Have fun!
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This is a very thorough description of what to do, how to do it, and what to watch out for. Mike is in the middle of rebuilding his Pontiac 400, which is now a Butler Performance 467, because a Roller Lifter Broke! (see link below). Enjoy!
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An example of a Fragola Series 2000 Hose end fitting, from Summit. All of the hose ends and hose I used in this video are the same manufacturer and series. www.summitraci...
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@FastMonty 11 месяцев назад

Before attempting this procedure PLEASE check out my latest video on this subject... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v_qUY4E33r0.html Do not just run the hose back to the water pump, you need to run it back to the crossover before the thermostat. Have fun!

@9011combo Год назад

Man! ...now i understand why my car were over heat.. thank you

@FastMonty Год назад

Ha! Maybe... this just evens out the heat. Check out the latest video I did on this subject, here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v_qUY4E33r0.html

@9011combo Год назад

@@FastMonty I've been watch almost everything you post here and its very interesting to me. So thank you very much.

@josephgeurts3134 2 года назад

Great videos ! Your cooling trick is outstanding ! Thanks !

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Thanks Joseph! If you implement it, please check out my latest update on the subject here; ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v_qUY4E33r0.html thanks agan!

@wphubert 3 года назад

Love the attention to detail. It makes all the difference to a great outcome!

@FastMonty 3 года назад

Thanks William!

@clearwax 2 года назад

This video gives some great advice! Thank you…. I’m about to a 69 Firebird rebuild and I will definitely be using these fittings and your suggestions for cooling.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

It works, but requires some more mods. I did an experiment to see if it really worked... here; ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9ou2GKZFf3Q.html Next installment will be my fix to that... stay tuned. :) Also consider separating your intake manifold, like I did in this one; ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ew0MYYZrpMQ.html This is reminding me I need to create a new playlist with the best of the best videos for the rebuild. lol

@terrypetty9822 3 года назад

I installed those cheap screw clamps on hoses daily for 15 years and never had a leak. AN looks nice but entirely un-necessary. There are three things you can do to upgrade if you wish, one is to use shielded clamps that don't cut into the rubber hoses . The second thing is to use silicone hoses with the shielded clamps. The third is to use a metal tee not a plastic one. No more is necessary. But I have to admit he does nice work and if you like AN he is a great teacher.

@FastMonty 3 года назад

Thanks Terry... agreed on all points, I'm just addicted to AN fittings. Ha, ha... thanks for sharing some good alternatives.

@MikeShea-hb3ch Год назад

Great mod if you have pipe threads in heads. This system doesn't work on stock heads without cutting threads in the water ports. Stock heads have tolerance fit nipples with no 90deg. Any fittings will interfere with the Distributor.

@FastMonty Год назад

Thanks... stock heads are actually better because the press in heater hose nipples have flow restrictor in them. (The drivers side head you just have to remove the galley plug) Then find a molded 5/8" heater hose that helps with the bend from each head... and T it off. The ultimate solution is to run those lines to the front cross over. I kinda did that in my latest video on this subject... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v_qUY4E33r0.html Have fun!

@griffmillerii1885 4 года назад

Monty, thanks for the tip about drawing coolant for the heater core from both heads. I've added that to my mental list of Pontiac engine build tips and tricks. I love the look of the AN fittings. One thing that occurred to me that I might have done differently (assuming there were no space constraints, which there easily might have been in your case) is that I would have tried to make the bridge line symmetric to the point where it goes down to one line, so that flow is not favored from one head over the other. I feel like you're still going to get more coolant coming from the RH head, BUT it's still miles better than no line from the LH head at all. Great channel - your GTO is a beaut. I just acquired a '74 Formula, and no doubt the info on your channel is going to be a big help, especially the Tremec TKO conversion stuff.

@FastMonty 4 года назад

Griff, thanks for the kind words... and congrats on your project, can't wait to see it. To your point, yes, it would be ideal to have equal length hoses, like how headers work. BUT, I have a major constraint in that my water line goes immediately through the fire wall, into the heater core. That being said, I'm still getting good flow from the Driver's side head. I'd estimate I'm only losing 5 % flow. as compared to the Passenger Side. Keep in mind, the water is being Pushed equally through each head. So, we don't need to over complicate it. :) Glad you're enjoying the TREMEC build... I am too! Love the challenge. See ya!

@kevinmcintire7802 Год назад

I know this video is 2 yrs old, im building a 77 400, do u remember what the heater hoses were for that u used on the first set up for the cooling project ? I have never seen any with the bends like that, thanks for your videos, ive watched about all of em and learned a lot ! 👍

@FastMonty Год назад

Unfortunately I don't have record of it. If you find one that works, let us know. Good luck!

@ScrattyMan 2 года назад

I wonder if you could run the line back to the crossover under the intake manifold? I am sure there would be some fitment/access issues if you needed to remove the crossover during maintenance though. Loving the channel.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Great question... yeah, I just did that... been a long haul of analysis. here it is : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v_qUY4E33r0.html Thanks for the comment!

@maxxmasson4263 2 года назад

I was thinking the same thing

@509Glock22 2 года назад

Really enjoy your videos you definitely are a good teacher, I like that setup with the fittings I might have to do that on my 9c1 caprice cause it has a funky junction behind the engine on the pass side

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Thanks! Glad I could provide some inspiration for your ride... have fun!

@Rick-O-Shay60 3 года назад

That is Super Trick! I will try this, although may have to route the hose in front of my distributor. ( I have next to 0 clearance to firewall on a on a '68 Firebird )

@FastMonty 3 года назад

Thanks Rickey... it actually goes under the distributor. But, this one is also my first design... check out the second version here, where I end up going in front. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lMOTH78xT4A.html

@johnkennedy8452 4 года назад

I like the rear cross flow idea for more adequate cooling . And really don't understand why Pontiac did not do it this way from the factory.?

@FastMonty 4 года назад

Totally agree, John. I think Chevy motors have better flow than Pontiacs. Which is strange.

@EksCelle 3 года назад

I really like the idea of a rear water crossover. I just ordered a second heater nipple to do the same thing on the stock heads for my 455. I never had overheating issues before I pulled the engine but the heater never worked worth a damn, maybe I can kill 2 birds with 1 stone.

@FastMonty 3 года назад

Ha! Yeah, it certainly won't hurt to get both heads flowing out the back. Glad I gave you an idea to run with... obviously you don't need to go the the extreme of AN fittings, when standard hose/hose clamps, and a Tee will work fine. (Before the AN Fittings I found a molded hose that worked great) Good luck!

@kaptainkish1708 Год назад

@@FastMonty You don't happen to know the part numbers of the molded hoses you used before switching to AN do you? I'm finishing up a frame off restoration of my dad's [yes like you it was a one owner until it became mine] 1966 GTO convertible and would like to run the setup like you had. Thanks! By the way, your videos are fantastic, really appreciate what you do, they have been super helpful!

@FastMonty Год назад

@@kaptainkish1708 Awesome story ... Unfortunately I don't know the part number I used. But, I do recall ordering a few different 5/8" molded hoses from Summit Racing, and cutting them up, and/or returning what I didn't need. Make sure you check out my latest cooling video before proceeding. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v_qUY4E33r0.html Have fun!

@waqarsyed6641 3 года назад

Awesome dude

@FastMonty 3 года назад

Thanks!

@scottcapers611 2 года назад

Ok I believe I got that. Since I am bypassing the heater core can I run this hose (from drivers rear head) to the (Edelbrock ) Intake manifold or can I run it directly to the (Tin Indian) timing chain cover? (where the heater core return line would go) Thanks for all of your help. I'm an In-Line Tube paint, Edelbrock. Remflex, M/E Wagner, Canton Oil Pan user. Good Stuff

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Run it to the manifold, like I did in Part 2... check it out... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v_qUY4E33r0.html Good choice in parts! Ha, ha...

@FreeTop20 3 года назад

Awesome videos! I might have missed something... I have 69 Firebird w/ 76 Trans AM 455HO motor (likely mostly stock) installed. Edelbrock EFI System installed. Now... I added a water nipple on the driver's head, machined a manifold for nice hose routing. Test drive and my temps are up higher than before. From my reading, it looks like water that goes through the heater core, wether it be stock from passenger head or modified from both heads, returns to the front of the engine rather than through the radiator thus circulating hoter water (we're currently in the 100's degree weather here). My guess is not running the heater on hot days I should close off any heater core feeds (future electric valve) so that all water circulates through my radiater? Sounds like the engineers after 1960 didn't make the best design change in water flow? I'm sure I missed something... I've done EVERYTHING for cooling now at this point. Adding the driver's head to the heater after watching your video was the last 'bonus' attempt in hoping for cooler temps. Sorry for the long explanation here on the related post as I couldn't find a different contact method unless I joined twitter? Thanks much and Nice car!

@FastMonty 3 года назад

Thanks Joe... I understand your concern. In theory, yes, too much hot water could be recirculated. I was debating putting a ball valve in that heater hose to control that flow, as an experiment, because I did see the stock nipples have restrictor coils in them. Maybe try that? Second to that, what's reading your temperature? (I now have three gauges... stock, FiTech output, and a new Autometer Mechanical gauge. The Fitech unit reads 15 degrees high, the stock unit reads 20 degrees low, and the Mechanical gauge is just right. ha, ha... Lastly, do you have the stock pulley's on the engine? Sometimes the pump can pump too fast, not giving the coolant enough time to cool off in the radiator. Food for thought... thanks for the comment!

@FastMonty 3 года назад

ohhh, and you can email me too fastmontysgarage@gmail.com

@FreeTop20 3 года назад

@@FastMonty Thank you! Sent you an email. Have a GREAT day!

@scottcapers611 2 года назад

I am wanting to do the same set up as you have in this video. I do not quite understand what "the standard nipple with restrictor" means. It appears that your AN fittings are directly mounted into your heads. Did you have your heads tapped? I have not installed my heads yet so it would not be an issue for me to get that done. I do appreciate your series and don't want this to leak either.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Good questions... after market heads (Edelbrock) have those holes tapped. I think they're 3/4 NPT. If you don't want to go to that extent, you can knock out that driver side plug, and add this; www.opgi.com/cooling-heating/heaters/1965-73-pontiac-v8-heater-hose-nipple/heater-hose-nipple-1965-77-pontiac-v8-in-head-g240632.html Hope that makes sense.

@cascajohn66 3 года назад

Hello from Sweden ;) Pontiac: "Fuel for the Soul" i have a Firebird -71 400 engine

@FastMonty 3 года назад

Welcome Casca! Glad to see a Pontiac is living in Sweden! Look forward to seeing more comments from you... see you soon.

@PeterRomeo-ml5tp Год назад

Good afternoon. Enjoy your videos. I have a 66 GTO with a 389. I currently have the Barry Grant's SixShooter tri power. I am planning to purchase the Ames alumni tri power manifold. Holley has the Rochester to Demon carburetor adapters. I want to devours the water passage from the main manifold. The new manifold has t thermostatic vacuum port mounted in the front of the water passage. I can't sen a pic. Anyway my GTO does not have AC. The water out of the rear passenger side of the head goes directly into the heater core. What is your option if I run an AN hose directly from the fitting on the manifold to the rear of the drivers side head?

@FastMonty Год назад

Hey Peter, thanks ... good question. Before we get into it, please review my latest version of this video, (I had made some more changes, and discoveries... here; ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v_qUY4E33r0.html Thanks!

@scottcapers611 2 года назад

I am seeing AN to NPT fitting or AN to an O-ring style AN920-10-08A but I am not sure if that is what you are using. Are the Pontiac holes where the freeze plug goes threaded? I do not have a heater so I am going to Y to the front of the manifold. Can I use one of the predrilled holes on either side of the thermostat or do I have to drill and weld the fitting in the exact spot that you did yours?

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Good question Scott... The freeze plugs in stock heads are NOT threaded. I would use the standard nipple with restrictor, then run standard hose to a Y connector, then yes... utilize one of those tapped holes in the crossover. (I assume your timing cover heater hose inlet is already plugged?)

@johnb2140 2 года назад

I know this vid is a year old, but do you remember the heater hose part numbers you used originally? Going to use the hose for iron heads

@FastMonty 2 года назад

I used all Fragola fittings AN size -10. But, since you have iron heads, those nipple ports are not threaded. You're better off using the standard heater hose nipples with rubber hose. Secondly, review my latest head cooling video. It's an eye opener. Here; ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9ou2GKZFf3Q.html Let me know if you have any questions.

@AAHOUSE3 8 месяцев назад

Do you recall the NPT size on that -10 fitting? I’m looking into tapping it myself:)

@tanner8288 3 года назад

You are a fucking prodigy man. I am currently trying to save the money to get my 400 rebuilt because it seized up on me :( but I'm gonna watch all of your videos about this rebuild. And sofar dude this coolant line has literally blown my eyes out my ass.

@FastMonty 3 года назад

Ha! Thanks for making me laugh... sorry to hear about your 400, but what a great excuse to add some upgrades. :) Totally understand saving the dollars... took me eight years of saving. Happy to help, enjoy the vids, and ask questions... Welcome again.

@danielwilliams3965 3 года назад

Hey thanks for the quick response that’s awesome idea you had a great video problem is I have standard stock heads on mine and those are not threaded any suggestions on what to do I really appreciate it thanks Dan

@FastMonty 3 года назад

Thanks Daniel... good question. Did you see the prior set up I had at the 4:28 mark? That's exactly what you can do. The drivers side head has a pressed in freeze plug, where you can remove that, and replace it with the same heater hose nipple that's on the passenger head. The most difficult part is just finding the right molded 5/8" hose... I just searched different looking hoses on Summit Racing, and cut one up. Obviously added a T. If I were to do it again, I would add a Brass T, instead of a plastic one. I hope that helps... let me know if you have any other questions.

@Wei55_und-stolz 11 месяцев назад

Hi, what size tap did you use for the back of the heads please??

@FastMonty 11 месяцев назад

Good question... I didn't tap them. They're aftermarket Edelbrock heads that have 3/4 NPT threads in the water ports. To be frank, I would just use standard molded heater hose to tie the two heads together, it's alot easier than using AN hose and fittings, etc... BEFORE you do any of this, please check out my latest video on this subject, here; ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v_qUY4E33r0.html Have fun!

@jonathonsaavedra843 2 года назад

Hey man great vids, I have a question just to clarify things, I have a 74 Pontiac 400 and I wanna do this to keep it cool because I’m in florida,I never use the heat so where exactly would I find the part of the water pump to route this into, also could I get a link for the color and primer you used on your engine because that is the most beautiful block I’ve ever seen

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Good question Jonathan... the nipple is the hose on top the radiator hose, on the water pump. BUT, before you do that, check out this video... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9ou2GKZFf3Q.html Stay tuned for a fix I have planned. As for the paint, use the following Primer; www.amazon.com/dp/B001DKUTLG?ref=exp_fastmontysgarage_dp_vv_d and Paint www.amazon.com/dp/B07W4LT9CL?ref=exp_fastmontysgarage_dp_vv_d Thanks for the comment!

@0813Eric 3 года назад

Hey how’s it going. I been watching your videos on rebuilding your motor. I just blow my head gasket on my Pontiac 400 so I’m replacing it now and I want to add the AN fittings and hose to mines. My factory heads are not tapped tho.

@FastMonty 3 года назад

Hey Eric... thanks for watching. Bummer about your head gasket. But, a good time to upgrade. If you're staying with your factory heads, I'd just use standard heater hose, like I originally used at the 4:55 mark. You just need to knock out the rear freeze plug, and RTV in the same style heater nipple that's from the passenger head. Those rubber hoses are molded... I just did a manual search on Summit Racing to find a hose that had a bunch of turns in it, and cut that up to fit. Hope that helps!

@Expan_dong 3 года назад

If I wanted to do this, instead of routing the coolant crossover to the heater core, where would I connect it at the timing cover/water pump?

@FastMonty 3 года назад

Good question... you connect it to the heater inlet. There are two connections on the timing cover, one is the radiator hose, the other is the heater hose. Hope that helps! (Keep in mind, doing it this way eliminates the use of your heater)

@Expan_dong 3 года назад

@@FastMonty it does! All of your videos have been a huge help considering I started a pontiac build right around the same time you did! Thank you so much for everything you've done for the Pontiac community.

@FastMonty 3 года назад

@@Expan_dong Good to hear... and thank you for being a part of the channel. Keep at it!

@dustybyram8849 Год назад

What’s the thread size on back of heads

@FastMonty Год назад

If you have Edelbrock heads, the rear water ports are 3/4 NPT... before you attempt this, please catch my latest video on the subject, here; ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v_qUY4E33r0.html Have Fun!

@billmiller5075 4 года назад

Mike if you use the factory nipples in the back of both heads do you use the restrictors in the nipples or remove them? Thank you

@FastMonty 4 года назад

Good question Bill. Its optional. Personally, I would remove the restrictors. The difference is constant flow, versus only having decent flow when the water is hot. The way my system is set up now is there are no heat restrictors. Hope that helps!

@dennisalstonZ06 Год назад

Do you have the part number for the an Fittings for the heads

@FastMonty Год назад

If you have Edelbrock heads, the tapped holes are 3/4 NPT. so, I got a 3/4 NPT to -10 AN. Make sure you mock everything up because I had to change one of mine to a straight fitting, versus the 90 degree. Have fun!

@dennisalstonZ06 Год назад

@@FastMonty I have stock heads

@FastMonty Год назад

@@dennisalstonZ06 Ahhh, I see. AN fittings won't work because stock heads don't have threaded holes. You'd have to use standard nipples, with restrictors. I previously found a 5/8' molded heater hose that worked well, in my previous set up.

@tcwest83 3 года назад

New subscriber here. Random question.. is your intake an edlebrock with endurashine? If so how is the finish holding up. Im on the fence about it bc Iv read alot of reviews about the coating peeling or turing colors bc coolant gets on it... love your car. I like the fact its not all "blacked out" like all the others.

@FastMonty 3 года назад

Hey Tim! Welcome to the channel! And, thanks for the compliments... to answer your question, yes, I have the endurashine manifold. It's basically chrome, so it's very difficult to stain. (I don't think mine is stained) However, it is chipping around the bolt holes. Not sure on your timing, but I'll be changing manifolds soon, I can get you a great deal on mine. :) (It's ported too) See ya!

@tcwest83 3 года назад

@@FastMonty If you have a small block Chevy I would be all over it. What intake are you going to switch it to

@FastMonty 3 года назад

@@tcwest83 Ha! Good point... nope, it's for a Pontiac. Changing it cuz I'm dying to get one to paint Pontiac Blue. I'm getting sick of the Chrome. :) Thanks for the comment!

@eastin6868 3 года назад

Omg bro if I'd of thought about this for cooling my 73 motor would still be good and I wouldn't of been a stoopid hooman and had to switch to my 68 motor

@FastMonty 3 года назад

HA! Yeah, but, that's how we learn... one day at a time, right? Thanks for the comment!

@eastin6868 3 года назад

No problem I just found these videos and I love them. Watching them a bit out of order but great content bro.

@FastMonty 3 года назад

@@eastin6868 Ha! Thanks... my most recent videos are the beginnings of the short block rebuild. Let me know if you have any questions. See ya!

@eastin6868 3 года назад

@@FastMonty will do bro and thanks again

@billmiller5075 4 года назад

What thermostat and radiator do you use?

@FastMonty 4 года назад

Good Question. I'm using a BE COOL radiator, with twin electric fans. (Came as a set) With a 165 degree thermostat. Hope that helps!

@BlueDuck211 4 года назад

I have Edelbrock heads on my 455. Are the heads set up where I could convert this while motor is in the car or does the head need to be modified?

@FastMonty 4 года назад

Good Question... the Edelbrock heads should already be threaded. Mine are 3/4 NPT threads. You should have a nipple already on the Passenger side. The Driver's side should have a threaded plug. The dead give away is it would have a wrench hex on the plug, either externally for a socket, or internally for a allen key. If they're round with no hex, it's a glued in plug, with no threads. Let us know what you find!

@BlueDuck211 4 года назад

@@FastMonty Wrench hex on the plug on drivers side......

@FastMonty 4 года назад

@@BlueDuck211 Saaaweeet! It should already be threaded.

@Dirty_Bird 4 года назад

I'm guessing you had to tap the threads on the heads for those fittings? They are supposed to be a pressed fit from factory right?

@FastMonty 4 года назад

I think stock heads have a bore, so yes, you'd have to convert them to a thread. OR, get an adapter to press in for standard 5/8" heater hose, and use a Tee, which is what I was using. Edelbrock heads are already threaded, which makes it easy to convert to AN fittings.

@Dirty_Bird 4 года назад

Oh ok thank you. I didn't even think of the fact that you probably have after market heads. This is a great idea so maybe I'll try to make something up like this.

@FastMonty 4 года назад

@@Dirty_Bird If you have stock heads,you can still do "the bridge" by using heater hose and a 5/8" tee. Which is what I was using before switching to AN. Here's a link for the adapter for those who have stock heads... butlerperformance.com/i-24452843-butler-pontiac-heater-hose-fitting-press-in-aau-p132n.html?ref=search:https%3A%2F%2Fbutlerperformance.com%2Fsearch.html%3Fq%3Dheater%2Bhose Pontiac Heater Hose Fitting- For Rear of Pass. Side Head- Press In *original style for '65-'71 - will fit ALL Pontiac 1965

@paulcampbell25 3 года назад

Did it before now my son's doing it never did all that gust kicked her in the ccccarberator

@FastMonty 3 года назад

Right on... hope it worked as planned!

@jessebetts8042 4 года назад

Did your engine malfunction from timing. Or roller litters?

@FastMonty 4 года назад

It wasn't timing... check this out ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-r_LCmaS8nis.html

@markt9438 Год назад

Hold on ! 165 degrees is not proper operating Temp ! So why do you think this is great , 180 at least for the engine to perform well i would say !!! Right

@FastMonty Год назад

Agreed, 180 is now perfect for my set up. 165 came from Jim Butler's recommendation for a carbureted car. Thanks.

@markt9438 Год назад

@@FastMonty still not the right way 160 you will have raw gas ! But glad you found a way to balance Good idea !

@FastMonty Год назад

@@markt9438 Thanks!

@yafois988 5 месяцев назад

Thing I like about the setup is with this we can instal a regulator type vlv in this simple re-plumb to help make engine get to the target temps in a controlled fashion. Wherein our current setup on Pontiac & AMC we don't have a very good method to do this, so when it gets too hot, I'm a prisoner to that design. Removing heated water before the Intake gets it, is the better thing which can be done for air density ratio in the intake. Plus uniform temperatures on all four corners of the engine. My 400 Pontiac always struggled with the excess temps over 200 off and on during various conditions with its OEM design. This which Monte has come up with, is a very intelligent design to help us out in several ways. I work in High Tech industry as an Eng / mechanic, this thing he has created is what I would say classifies as a "White paper".