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Mar 7, 2011 | 08:12 AM

NCcowboy

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Dont know where to post but need help

Hey guys, so I got my 85 camaro about 2 months ago (I'm pretty sure it's a Z-28 as it has a 305 Carburetor, and I-roc markings). The stock gauges did not come with a tach. and when I crank the car it feels like it's idling fast even after warming up.

1.) should I look into getting an aftermarket tachometer?

2.) is there any possible way to control the idle (how fast or slow it is)?

I'm obviously a noob at all this...BUT I"M TRYING!!!

Mar 7, 2011 | 08:16 AM

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Re: Dont know where to post but need help

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Hey guys, so I got my 85 camaro about 2 months ago (I'm pretty sure it's a Z-28 as it has a 305 Carburetor, and I-roc markings). The stock gauges did not come with a tach.

An IROC would have been equipped with a tach. You might want to take a peek at the following link:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/hist...-car-iroc.html

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Mar 7, 2011 | 08:21 AM

NCcowboy

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ok, well like I said I'm pretty sure it's not the Iroc.

Mar 7, 2011 | 08:29 AM

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I(I'm pretty sure it's a Z-28 as it has a 305 Carburetor, and I-roc markings).

Sorry, my impression was that you were saying the car had IROC markings. The idle can be adjusted on a carbed car. You might try reposting in the Carb forum for better (and more reliable) answers than I can provide.

Good luck with your project.

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Mar 7, 2011 | 09:14 AM

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ok, well like I said I'm pretty sure it's not the Iroc.

you'll need a timing light anyway, and since your tach doesn't work, here is one way to get the rpms

http://www.amazon.com/Equus-3568-Dig...9510797&sr=8-1