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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 11:54 PM
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This post pertains to 94'-95' */c 3800'*. Those who own them, what do yours idle at? The LSS I drove idled at 900 RPM in drive. I think thats a bit steep don't you?
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 11:58 PM
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Not sure if SC or NA would vary much anyway, but 900-1000 seems just right.
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 12:08 AM
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Sounds ok to me too, I idle about that as well, unless the engine is dirty hot
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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I'm at 900, so that seems right.
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 12:17 AM
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Yup, just below 1K on the tach.....
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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Same as on mine, wanna seeit after dinner? Bet you aren't more then 10 min away Fantastic...
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 08:22 PM
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Yea, i'm probably 6 miles away from you and I haven't seen the Pearl yet. Work takes up most of my time but after 6:00pm i'm usually free.
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 08:50 PM
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1000 on mine....
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 12:09 AM
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am I the only one who has an idle of around 650 in drive? :?
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 09:46 AM
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Mine idles at 850, and idles in drive at 700-750.
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