What should the correct idle speed (rpm) be for a 1981 F.I. 2.0l Spider - Stock ?
Thanks
Idle Speed for an FI engine
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Idle Speed for an FI engine
THE FLEET
2014 Abarth "SS"
1981 Spider 2000 (Legend Industries Turbo - minus the Turbo)
1978 X1/9 1.3 Dual IDF 40's, Coupe Cam, Allison Header/Exhaust
1971 128 Sedan 1100cc, Coupe Cam/Headers
Motokhana Special 127 rear engined Rail 903cc
2014 Abarth "SS"
1981 Spider 2000 (Legend Industries Turbo - minus the Turbo)
1978 X1/9 1.3 Dual IDF 40's, Coupe Cam, Allison Header/Exhaust
1971 128 Sedan 1100cc, Coupe Cam/Headers
Motokhana Special 127 rear engined Rail 903cc
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- Your car is a: 1982 2000 Spider
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Re: Idle Speed for an FI engine
I've read a couple different numbers, 850 to 950 rpm. 850 seems to be the most common number, but mine is at 950 and seems to like it there.
Ron
Ron
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- Your car is a: 1982 Spider
Re: Idle Speed for an FI engine
I run my '82 at a notch under 1,000. Both me and the car are very happy there.
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Re: Idle Speed for an FI engine
So I drove it to and from work yesterday in peak-hour Sydney traffic - (60km round trip)
It was idleing at about 1350rpm - remember it's winter here and a 17 degree C day.
I'll try adjusting the idle down today.
Thanks for the input/advise
It was idleing at about 1350rpm - remember it's winter here and a 17 degree C day.
I'll try adjusting the idle down today.
Thanks for the input/advise
THE FLEET
2014 Abarth "SS"
1981 Spider 2000 (Legend Industries Turbo - minus the Turbo)
1978 X1/9 1.3 Dual IDF 40's, Coupe Cam, Allison Header/Exhaust
1971 128 Sedan 1100cc, Coupe Cam/Headers
Motokhana Special 127 rear engined Rail 903cc
2014 Abarth "SS"
1981 Spider 2000 (Legend Industries Turbo - minus the Turbo)
1978 X1/9 1.3 Dual IDF 40's, Coupe Cam, Allison Header/Exhaust
1971 128 Sedan 1100cc, Coupe Cam/Headers
Motokhana Special 127 rear engined Rail 903cc