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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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for guys who have cams in their cars, what do you have your idle set at
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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TR220 114LSA 700rpms, A4 tranny with a 3000 stall
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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04 C5 A4 Boss II VHP/Crane 650rpm stock converter
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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875 rpms. M6, F12 (230/230 112 LSA)
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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850, m6 tr224-114
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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600 stock tune and and converter stealth 2
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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Right now I have it set at 850. I started with 900 rpms. My cam is 233/233.
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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800rpm's 230/227
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800 rpm's with F10 Cam.
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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i have the MTI X1 230 227 .591 .571 112LSA and it idles at about 1000 - 1100.
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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TSP said to set it at 900 rpm for the 235/240, but I already had it at 950 so I'm going with that.
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