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Old 07-27-2001, 10:29 AM
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Car: 89 Formula / 09 G8
Engine: LS1 / LS3
Transmission: M6 / M6
Axle/Gears: 3:42 / 3:27
What should the idle RPM be?

At the moment, the car idles @ 550 RPM in drive. I can't remember if the number is listed on the hood. What should it be?
Old 07-27-2001, 10:41 AM
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That sounds good to me, I think mine idles at 600 in D.

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For some reason 750 keeps hanging in my head. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
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My 91 idles around 500 to 550.
Old 07-27-2001, 02:56 PM
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500 it is then!
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I think it's supposed to be around 700-750... When setting idle, with the IAC disconnected, it should idle at 450 in drive.

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I just posted the same question. I guess next time I will read a little further down the board. Sorry guys!

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