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6FIVE_STANG

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where should a 289 idle at?

 

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My Haynes says 500 rpm for an automatic, I think it was around 800 for a straight drive. It also depends on your enige build. This is all stock info.

 

rbohm

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i had mine set at 600 when it was stock, and around 850 after i swapped cams.

 

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I believe the idle r.pm.'s they are giving you are in drive with the brakes on but not sure. Maybe they will clarify. I don't have my manual handy or I would look it up for you.

 

rbohm

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mustangdave said:

I believe the idle r.pm.'s they are giving you are in drive with the brakes on but not sure. Maybe they will clarify. I don't have my manual handy or I would look it up for you.

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my stang has a manual trans, but you have a good point. if you have an automatic, you need to set the idle rpm in drive, e-brake on, an dthe vacuum advance disconnected and plugged.

 

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rbohm said:

my stang has a manual trans, but you have a good point. if you have an automatic, you need to set the idle rpm in drive, e-brake on, an dthe vacuum advance disconnected and plugged.

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Are you sure about the vacum advance part?

 

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289 stock with c4 - just under 800 while in park.

should be around 600 while in drive at a stop