What is an ideal idle RPM? I think
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What is an ideal idle RPM? I think
Please bear with me as I have searched and did not have the right words to get the answer I needed.
I have an 87 IROC, 350 TPI , B&M holeshot 2400 stall torque converter, stage 2 Lingenfelter CAm (can get exact specs later) , AFPR , upgraded injectors ( I think they were 20 lph mustang injectors) and other mods that may or may not be relevant.
My problem is that I do not have fully functioning gauges, (only speedo at the moment) but I think my idle is way too high. From idle, I can cruise at almost 25 MPH, and first gear is all but non existent except when I pop the Megashifter down into first and hold it their. (gears are fine and tranny is fine) . What information would be needed to determine where my idle should be ? (I know how to modify it through the screw on throttle) And will this give me back first gear ?
Any help or suggestions are appreciated.
I have an 87 IROC, 350 TPI , B&M holeshot 2400 stall torque converter, stage 2 Lingenfelter CAm (can get exact specs later) , AFPR , upgraded injectors ( I think they were 20 lph mustang injectors) and other mods that may or may not be relevant.
My problem is that I do not have fully functioning gauges, (only speedo at the moment) but I think my idle is way too high. From idle, I can cruise at almost 25 MPH, and first gear is all but non existent except when I pop the Megashifter down into first and hold it their. (gears are fine and tranny is fine) . What information would be needed to determine where my idle should be ? (I know how to modify it through the screw on throttle) And will this give me back first gear ?
Any help or suggestions are appreciated.
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Car: 82 Z28
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Re: What is an ideal idle RPM? I think
I've always set mine at whatever I feel like high enough for the car to not stall out. Even on my big cam 264/271 dur @ .050, I idle it in the 650-800rpm area.
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Re: What is an ideal idle RPM? I think
The problem is you won't know and we won't know what is ideal unless you get a tach. I agree with fast82z, but it depends on the car really...some might stall out at higher than 800rpms.
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Re: What is an ideal idle RPM? I think
i was always told no matter what the RPM's should be a steady 700 and any lower than 500 and it will bog down and stall out but it could always depend on your Torque converter and tranny and other random things
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Re: What is an ideal idle RPM? I think
Get your cam specs especially the lobe seperation amount. If you're running 112* LSA you'll want to idle a little higher at around 600-700rpm. With 114* LSA you can maintain a lower idle anywhere from 550-650rpm. Also, your stall should let you be able idle a little lower.
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Re: What is an ideal idle RPM? I think
Well, I went and adjusted that screw, but I am realizing that it is only doing so much. Its flat now, but the RPM still seems high. Should I be concerned that my TPS sensor does not respond to even being disconnected while the car is running? That cant be good.
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