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Old 04-25-2010, 04:41 PM
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idle speed for 305
i was just wondering what was the idle speed for my 87 camaro 305 carberated is.
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Car: 83 Z28
Engine: 305 (LG4)
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, 3.23 non-LS
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600-700 is a good range.
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Old 04-25-2010, 05:10 PM
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Re: idle speed for 305
so i should turn mine down im at like 9-10 right now
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I go as low as i can go and it still run smooth.
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500 RPMs warmed up in drive is the factory setting.
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Re: idle speed for 305
i cleaned out the carb today. The fuel filter in it was sooo bad it was hard and full of rust. So i replaced that. its a lot better but its still not perfect any suggestions to make my carb perfect?
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i have it perfect now right at 5 and really smooth
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