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Old 10-29-2005, 11:41 AM
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What's the idle RPM suppose to be at on a 1988 GT 5 speed? Aren't sticks suppose to idle higher then auto or is this vice versa?
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Old 10-29-2005, 12:24 PM
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700-800
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Old 10-29-2005, 12:36 PM
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i always found that 800 is the best rpm for idle
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Old 10-29-2005, 08:29 PM
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Mine idles at 600 or even a hair less, seems to work good for me.
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