Hot (Slow) Idle Speed

1967 Chevrolet Corvette 2D Convertible, 5.3L Eng, Not Available TransSECTION Hot (Slow) Idle Speed

Set idle speed with air conditioning ON except where noted, and idle compensator valve held closed, automatic transmission in Drive.

  Idle Speed (RPM)
Engine Synchro-mesh Auto. Trans.
283" 500 500
  With A.I.R. (1) 700 (1) 600
302" 800  
327" Except 325, 350 HP 500 500
  With A.I.R. (1) 700 (1) 600
327" 325 HP, 350 HP 700  
  With A.I.R. (1) 750  
350" 500 500
  With A.I.R. (1) 700 500
396" 325 HP 500 500
  With A.I.R. (1) 700 500
396" 350 HP 550 550
  With A.I.R. 1700 500
396" 375 HP 800  
427" 385, 390 HP 550 550
    With A.I.R. (1) 700 550
  400 HP 750 600
    With A.I.R. (1) 750 (1) 600
  425 HP 1000  
  435 HP 750  
    With A.I.R. (1) 750  
(1) Set with air conditioning OFF.
RENDER: 1.0x

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