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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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For those that are running thundermax, what is the lowest you have set your idle ? I'm at 926 and love the sound with the tw-222 cams. I set it for a while at 896 and couldn't tell a big difference, just wondering what others are running ?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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Careful going too low on a TC, you need the higher idle for adequate oil pressure. I think I had mine set around 950 or so when I had a T-Max.
 
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Careful going too low on a TC, you need the higher idle for adequate oil pressure. I think I had mine set around 950 or so when I had a T-Max.
Good advice. I don't think you want to go much lower than that. I had a buddy help me set up my map and he always puts his twin cams (he has several) around 950. No matter what you do it won't sound like a shovel.
 
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Thanks guys , will leave it above 900
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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I would recommend sticking with 926 as the oil issue is a real concern. I have noted a rapid increase in head temp. when I tried to go lower. With trial an error and determination ( actually reading and understanding directions ) I found complete satisfaction with my TMAX. I know some out there have had issues with it but those that I have tried to help simply didn't have the computer skills or reading comprehension to master it.
 
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Lot of controversy with this. My Carbed Evo idled at about 750 never any problems. I set my TC Fat Bob at 800, lowest it would go and no problems.
 
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