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Old 02-19-2013, 09:41 AM
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I was just wondering what you guys with a cam have your idle set at in park and in gear
I have mine set at 1000rpm in park and 950 in gear right now but I would like to set it lower in gear for a little more lope
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mines around 650ish with the 215/215 .566/.566 114

Park with the AC on, its about 900-1000rpms.
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If its the cam in your sig you might be able to go a little lower.
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how low could I go with a tr220?
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I run 900-950rpm with my 408 247/255
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244/248 .612/.615 112. Idled at 700-750
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here is mine at 1000rpm in park
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Currently 650 with 212/212 114. Might drop it down to 625 for more lope.
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My TSP 220/581/112 on 4.8 runs 750ish both park and in gear I think.
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Originally Posted by RS/SS 4.8
My TSP 220/581/112 on 4.8 runs 750ish both park and in gear I think.
thats what I had my TSP220 at in my 5.3


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