Idle question?

Extremestang · 07-30-2001, 07:56 AM

Sorry to post it here, but the small ponies forum looks really unused, so i will shoot this out real quick. What is the normal idle range for the 94-98 v6? I'm running at 550 right now, is this normal? I think it has dropped a little since ive had it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

cyberstang5.0 · 07-30-2001, 02:47 PM

Is it a auto or 5 spd? The autos always have a higher idle then 5 spd. What kind of mods do you have. Depending on the specific mod, it will change you idle. Auto's normall run around 800 and the 5 spd's normally run about 650-700. Hopefully that will help you out.

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Cyberstang5.0
1992 Mustang GT 5.0

Extremestang · 08-02-2001, 03:03 AM

Thanks. I have the aode. Mods are as follows. P&P upper and lower intake, 56mm BBK throttle body, 24lb injectors , K&N filter, Dual exhaust(40 series-flowmasters). Those are the major engine mods, i also have 3:55 gears w/ t-lock, fms aluminum driveshaft, B&M hammer shifter, B&M shift kit, B&M transmission cooler. Suspension mods include Eibach pro springs, kyb shocks and struts.

The reason i wanted to know: I blew the old motor up about 3 months ago and replaced it with a 97 motor, using the top end from the 95. I have a chip in the car, and took it out before i did the swap. It seems that the 95 ran lower idle rpms then what the 97 requires. I made the adjustment to 800 and it runs smooth, but when you put it in gear, the idle drops to 500 and runs smooth. Is that normal, or is it because of the mods. I.E. The p&p work? When i put the chip in, it changes by maybe 100 rpm either way. I know the chip changes timing and fuel curves and rpm levels, but what is normal with out running the chip? Any help is appreciated. Thanks again.

Extremestang · 08-02-2001, 03:18 AM

Here is a photo, since i couldnt get the sig to work right.

[This message has been edited by Extremestang (edited 08-02-2001).]

07-30-2001, 07:56 AM	#1
Extremestang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 176	Idle question? Sorry to post it here, but the small ponies forum looks really unused, so i will shoot this out real quick. What is the normal idle range for the 94-98 v6? I'm running at 550 right now, is this normal? I think it has dropped a little since ive had it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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07-30-2001, 02:47 PM	#2
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	Is it a auto or 5 spd? The autos always have a higher idle then 5 spd. What kind of mods do you have. Depending on the specific mod, it will change you idle. Auto's normall run around 800 and the 5 spd's normally run about 650-700. Hopefully that will help you out. ------------------ Cyberstang5.0 1992 Mustang GT 5.0

08-02-2001, 03:03 AM	#3
Extremestang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 176	Thanks. I have the aode. Mods are as follows. P&P upper and lower intake, 56mm BBK throttle body, 24lb injectors , K&N filter, Dual exhaust(40 series-flowmasters). Those are the major engine mods, i also have 3:55 gears w/ t-lock, fms aluminum driveshaft, B&M hammer shifter, B&M shift kit, B&M transmission cooler. Suspension mods include Eibach pro springs, kyb shocks and struts. The reason i wanted to know: I blew the old motor up about 3 months ago and replaced it with a 97 motor, using the top end from the 95. I have a chip in the car, and took it out before i did the swap. It seems that the 95 ran lower idle rpms then what the 97 requires. I made the adjustment to 800 and it runs smooth, but when you put it in gear, the idle drops to 500 and runs smooth. Is that normal, or is it because of the mods. I.E. The p&p work? When i put the chip in, it changes by maybe 100 rpm either way. I know the chip changes timing and fuel curves and rpm levels, but what is normal with out running the chip? Any help is appreciated. Thanks again.

08-02-2001, 03:18 AM	#4
Extremestang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 176	Here is a photo, since i couldnt get the sig to work right. [This message has been edited by Extremestang (edited 08-02-2001).]