What should my idle rpm be at in Drive? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 05-09-2003, 02:28 PM

Right now, it's about 750-775rpm. Is that about where it should be?

MylilBowTie · 05-09-2003, 02:36 PM

Sounds good to me. Should be about 850 when in Park at warm idle. Some might have to run a 900-1200 rpm idle with the cams they have just depends.

**Captkaos** · 05-09-2003, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by TIMSPEED
Right now, it's about 750-775rpm. Is that about where it should be?

Typically a stock motor with an AT should be around 800.

messed up c-10 · 05-09-2003, 05:14 PM

wow I wish mine was at 500 in gear. I put mine in gear and it goes down to 250. I'm taking it back into the shop Monday to get the idle and air/fuel mixture checked. They said if it dies in gear to bring it back out and they would tune it up.

TIMSPEED · 05-09-2003, 05:20 PM

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Originally posted by messed up c-10
wow I wish mine was at 500 in gear. I put mine in gear and it goes down to 250. I'm taking it back into the shop Monday to get the idle and air/fuel mixture checked. They said if it dies in gear to bring it back out and they would tune it up.

I'm doing that exact thing this weekend, except I'm going to use a wideband O² sensor

LOHRTBT · 05-09-2003, 06:37 PM

What do you think you are?? An Import turbo owner!! lol using a wideband to tune! hehe

TIMSPEED · 05-09-2003, 08:16 PM

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Originally posted by LOHRTBT
What do you think you are?? An Import turbo owner!! lol using a wideband to tune! hehe

Actually...yes, LoL. I used to own a 97 Eclipse GS-T before my vettes, and that little thing ran low 12's in the high 108's, twas mostly stock too! But I never used a Wideband to tune it! Those things are like $1000! Luckily, a buddy from CF has one, and said I could use it anytime I want.

79BIG10 · 05-10-2003, 04:41 AM

Damn I'm low to then. I'm at 600 in gear.

CHaingKaiShek · 05-10-2003, 05:02 AM

700-750 in park 500-550 in drive. With the lower idle I get better throttle response from a stop and I like to hear the cam :p

Jeff

PHOENIX · 05-10-2003, 05:37 AM

700-750 in nuetral w/ manual
Had it at 800 rpm for awhile, helped with lights and electrical hogs.

jimfulco · 05-11-2003, 03:48 AM

Warmed up, foot on brake, trans in drive, pop gas (down & up real quick). If engine dies, it's too low. Adjust accordingly.

05-09-2003, 02:28 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	What should my idle rpm be at in Drive? Right now, it's about 750-775rpm. Is that about where it should be? __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

05-09-2003, 02:36 PM	#2
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Sounds good to me. Should be about 850 when in Park at warm idle. Some might have to run a 900-1200 rpm idle with the cams they have just depends. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

05-09-2003, 05:14 PM	#4
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	wow I wish mine was at 500 in gear. I put mine in gear and it goes down to 250. I'm taking it back into the shop Monday to get the idle and air/fuel mixture checked. They said if it dies in gear to bring it back out and they would tune it up. __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

05-09-2003, 06:37 PM	#6
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	What do you think you are?? An Import turbo owner!! lol using a wideband to tune! hehe __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

05-10-2003, 04:41 AM	#8
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Damn I'm low to then. I'm at 600 in gear. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

05-10-2003, 05:02 AM	#9
CHaingKaiShek I love goooooold! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the middle of Hell, Arizona Posts: 133	700-750 in park 500-550 in drive. With the lower idle I get better throttle response from a stop and I like to hear the cam :p Jeff __________________ "Musha ring dum a doo dum a da Whack for my daddy-o Whack for my daddy-o There's whiskey in the jar-o."

05-10-2003, 05:37 AM	#10
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	700-750 in nuetral w/ manual Had it at 800 rpm for awhile, helped with lights and electrical hogs. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

05-11-2003, 03:48 AM	#11
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Warmed up, foot on brake, trans in drive, pop gas (down & up real quick). If engine dies, it's too low. Adjust accordingly.



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