throttle body cover

[black_sunshine]

What does it protect? if i needed to pull it off for a day or two would it cause any harm?

[Fastbird]

You talking about the plastic cover over the cables?? I haven't run that in years if that helps.

[96LT1355Z28]

Mine has not had the plastic cover over the cables in 8 years!

[black_sunshine]

no i already pulled those off when i first got her. i mean the one on the top that had the 6 torq screws in it. i see ones at ws6 store made out of metal with a design in them. and i want to etch mine.

[SnakeOiler]

I wouldn't drive it without that plate on there.

[Toronto_LT1]

throttle body plate,why do you wanna pull it off,though?

[95Yardbird]

It shouldn't hurt anything as long as you have done the TB bypass. The passages under the plate are for the coolant. So if there is not coolant there shouldn't be a problem.

[black_sunshine]

i want to ither put a bird on it or LT1. i haven't decided yet. and i can use the laser ether at work so it looks pro.

[Fastbird]

Actually I believe those open op to an air passage IIRC. I would definitely NOT run without that on the car.

[black_sunshine]

might just have to drive up to work pull it off for a few hit it real quick and then put it on before i go home. and keep it covered up with something else until i put it back on

[bricez28]

i took mine off without changing hte gasket is that bad? and to the op dont drive without it lol.

[chevy42083]

I pulled mine to install my airfoil. The truck was in pieces at the time.... I really don't remember if I put a gasket back or not... I should check :D
I remember it being slightly oily... but if nothing else, it has a gasket... that means you shouldn't run without the piece itself. :D

If nothing else see if you can grab a stock one somewhere while you work on yours