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Old 10-01-2001, 03:35 PM
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Car: 1991 Corvette Coupe
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4/4L60 same trans different name
high idle

hey guys its been a little while.......

well neways my car idles pretty damn high

(keep in mind i have a 5 speed)

i idle anywheres from 1250-1750 RPMS

also, I THINK a previous owner put rear gears in my car

i do 65 MPH in 5th gear at 3750 RPM

i am also pretty quick off the line


i asked this a while back but i want some new opinions..........

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Old 10-01-2001, 03:40 PM
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Car: 13 Ram 1500/ 78 Formy
Engine: 5.7 / 7.4
Transmission: 6sp / TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.55 posi / 3.23
you idle too damn high,

i do 65 MPH in 5th gear at 3750 RPM

my old 77T/A with 4speed did that @2600 rpm, and it had 3.23 rear, & 1:1 ratio in 4th
Old 10-01-2001, 03:53 PM
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ok cool


that solves my rear gear dilemma


now i know i cant put 4.11's in

my top speed would suck and fuggeta bout gas mileage
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when i start the engine in my car if its cold it will start at 2,000 then quickly go to 1500 a couple of seconds later it will go to 750/800 when it gets warm...
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