idle rpm w/ cams

ajm · September 11th, 2008, 05:53 PM

I did a bit if looking around and as usual didnt find very much. I was just curious for those of you running cams what do you have your idle rpm set at?

GTsetGO · September 11th, 2008, 05:54 PM

800 on mine

cigarmanva · September 11th, 2008, 05:54 PM

you should be able to have it set where ever you want it set with proper tunning....unless you're running some very, very radical cams

Trick Tuners · September 12th, 2008, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by cigarmanva

you should be able to have it set where ever you want it set with proper tunning....unless you're running some very, very radical cams

even mild cams will require a bump in the idle. 800 will normally work for most cams. Mild cams could probably get by with 750 or 700. Stock idle is ~640. The lower you idle, the cooler they sound, but the closer to stalling you may get.

01GT4.6 · September 12th, 2008, 03:19 PM

mine is roughly 800 rpm

ajm · September 12th, 2008, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by Trick Tuners

even mild cams will require a bump in the idle. 800 will normally work for most cams. Mild cams could probably get by with 750 or 700. Stock idle is ~640. The lower you idle, the cooler they sound, but the closer to stalling you may get.

Exactly why I asked. I was curious what everyones was but also noticed when I set mine lower I got more lope but noticed a different smell in the exhaust so ive been leaving it at 650-700 range. Definitely doesnt sound as good but atleast the exhaust smells right.

RyanGT · September 12th, 2008, 07:27 PM

Mines at 1000. Stage 2 blower cams though. Ill try to turn it down a little bit when its all said and tuned but for now i like not stalling out at stop lights. It used to be at about 1100 sadly.

cigarmanva · September 13th, 2008, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Trick Tuners

even mild cams will require a bump in the idle. 800 will normally work for most cams. Mild cams could probably get by with 750 or 700. Stock idle is ~640. The lower you idle, the cooler they sound, but the closer to stalling you may get.

I don't think i idle that low now...and i'm stock! anyone remember the trick to get the rpm read out on the odometer?

andres0286 · September 14th, 2008, 08:38 AM

Mustangworld How-To's INDEX

Its I think the 26th article

StangAddiction · September 14th, 2008, 11:15 AM

Im running XE270 cams with the idle set at 1000 until the engine warms up then the settles at around 800-850...

September 11th, 2008, 05:53 PM	#1
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,966 iTrader: 4 reviews	idle rpm w/ cams I did a bit if looking around and as usual didnt find very much. I was just curious for those of you running cams what do you have your idle rpm set at?

September 11th, 2008, 05:54 PM	#2
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 14,083 iTrader: 10 reviews	800 on mine __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale 2008 Acura TL-S - 2008 Honda Pilot EX-SE - 2008 Cain F Big Bear Paradox

September 12th, 2008, 03:19 PM	#5
01GT4.6 Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 12.4@111 (N/A) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 600 iTrader: 1 reviews	mine is roughly 800 rpm __________________ 12.4 @ 111mph N/A 2V... (first trip out) in desperate need of a driver mod N2O times coming soon my junk at the track

September 12th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#7
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	Mines at 1000. Stage 2 blower cams though. Ill try to turn it down a little bit when its all said and tuned but for now i like not stalling out at stop lights. It used to be at about 1100 sadly. __________________ 2000 Black convertible GT: KB 15psi, and other goodies... 1971 Datsun 240 z: Header and rebuilt motor. (The DD)

September 14th, 2008, 08:38 AM	#9
andres0286 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,028 iTrader: 1 reviews	Mustangworld How-To's INDEX Its I think the 26th article __________________ 2002 GT SOLD 2003 Mustang GT Cobra Clone SOLD Procharged @ 8psi 458 rwhp Mods in Garage

September 11th, 2008, 05:54 PM	#3
cigarmanva Regular 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Charlottsville va/ pittsburgh Posts: 153 iTrader: 0 reviews	you should be able to have it set where ever you want it set with proper tunning....unless you're running some very, very radical cams

September 14th, 2008, 11:15 AM	#10
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 986 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im running XE270 cams with the idle set at 1000 until the engine warms up then the settles at around 800-850...

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