Anybody on here know if you can do a coolant bypass on the good ol 12 valve without using the rear freeze plug like maybe teeing off if the temp sensor? I don't have any temp problems but I am getting up in the hp and I know the stock cooking system is only meant to handle around 350 hp and I don't have any current problems with the rear plug and with something like that why fix it if it ain't broke?? I do however have the plate from haisley machine in case it does go. I'm just looking for some ideas to get me by for now until I get time to rebuild it and do it all right

 

.I think it is possable yes.i think i know someone that has it done on their 12valve.
i'll do some checking with them,

 

in between the last two Bead bolts on passenger side there is a Frost plug in the head .. you would pop that out and NPT thread it and install a 90* Brass fitting with as big of a hose fitting as you would like .. can also use a ball valve as it will make it more difficult to warm up on cold days

 

I did think about that but I would think it would be too much stress on the plug. Or is it like a thread in plug that I've never noticed ?

 

There is no threads behind the plug, you would have tho thread it yourself

 

Thread the plug or thread the hole in the head?

 

thread the hole in the head, the plug will go MIA and you will install a npt fitting that you can put your hose onto. and like stated above, you can install a ball valve to shut the bypass system off to help warm the engine up on colder days

 

I wonder what size pipe thread that would be cause we have all the fittings and hoses at the shop and I was thinking a thermostat valve instead of a ball valve

 

I think its 1/2" Npt ? cant remember .. I will look into it ..

 

The bypass relieves excessive pressure being built up, so you would want to use a pressure valve not another thermostat valve.

If you are worried about it on a hot street truck personally I would pull your current thermostat and drill three 1/8" holes in it.