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Oct 31, 2008 | 10:09 AM

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Idle speed

I have an '09 SG. Is there any way to lower the idle RPM without going to the dealer? I just had my 1000 mile service and it is idling at about 900. I would like to bring it down to make the lope more prononced.
Sorry for the simple question guys. I am learning from all of you!

Oct 31, 2008 | 10:20 AM

dougbk

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900 rpm is pretty low already, you will need to keep in that area to keep your oil pressure up when it gets hot. If you want lope add cams.

Oct 31, 2008 | 10:57 AM

racklefratz

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Originally Posted by FXDSEwannabe

Unless they figured out a way to idle the '09s that slow and not trash it, I think you may need to go the the dealer to see WHY it's idling that slow.

Oct 31, 2008 | 11:31 AM

Bertk

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Originally Posted by FXDSEwannabe

The minimum idle speed for the twin cam is 950 RPM's. Going below that will cause a reduction in oil pressure. NO GOOD. The correct idle speed is 950-1050 RPM's.

Oct 31, 2008 | 11:34 AM

WildBill2566

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Originally Posted by Bertk

The minimum idle speed for the twin cam is 950 RPM's. Going below that will cause a reduction in oil pressure. NO GOOD. The correct idle speed is 950-1050 RPM's.

What he said.

Don'y mess with the idle, if you want that old school lope buy an old school scoot.