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Old 06-02-2002, 09:38 PM   #3
Mike C
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GM uses a fast idle solenoid to bump up the idle when the AC is engage on the Q-jet. Lowers rpm by about 200 in my truck, but it idles fine at 600. The compressor is a significant load on the motor. I put a 50% underdrive crank pulley on my Camaro and had to lower the idle 400 rpm!
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