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Old 03-16-2008, 09:22 AM
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At what RPM should a stock (except for CAI) 5 Speed GT be at when idling? Mine is below 1000RPM. Is that too low? I can adjusting it by adjusting the timing right?
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Old 03-16-2008, 09:30 AM
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Usually 7-800, don't adjust the idle by raising the timing.
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Old 03-16-2008, 09:32 AM
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So it's fine the way it is. How would I adjust the idle is I needed to?
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Old 03-16-2008, 10:01 AM
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i had asked that same question no more than a week ago here is the link to my thread it has pictures and instructions
https://mustangforums.com/m_4759302/...tm.htm#4759302
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Old 03-16-2008, 10:05 AM
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ORIGINAL: JamesIngerman

i had asked that same question no more than a week ago here is the link to my thread it has pictures and instructions
https://mustangforums.com/m_4759302/...tm.htm#4759302

Thanks mang.
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Old 03-16-2008, 01:53 PM
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a screw on the t.b
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