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StuHydermanDC · 11-01-2012, 11:57 AM

I never really gave this much thought before..My idle varies up and down between 500 and 900 RPM roughly..I thought this was normal. Just trying to recapture the sound of the 60's muscle car cam...

Any thoughts..Is this normal?

BenningJ · 11-01-2012, 12:07 PM

Did you replace the cam or is it still the factory cam? If it is still factory I would say you have some serious issues.

If you have an aftermarket cam, I think you still have some issues. Your idle shouldn't vary that much.

We will need more info about your car and modifications.

StuHydermanDC · 11-01-2012, 12:09 PM

No, it's all factory and otherwise runs great. The Chev dealer has worked on the car also and said nothing about it, but than again, I didn't ask..

GaBoy25 · 11-01-2012, 12:10 PM

Even after warm?

StuHydermanDC · 11-01-2012, 12:17 PM

Yes, all the time GaBoy. I've read on other blogs it's competely normal due to the factory cam profile and the soft engine mounts.

Waste · 11-01-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by StuHydermanDC

I never really gave this much thought before..My idle varies up and down between 500 and 900 RPM roughly..I thought this was normal. Just trying to recapture the sound of the 60's muscle car cam...

Any thoughts..Is this normal?

Mine does the same thing. Idles between 500/1000, at times I think my car is going to stall out. Does this warrant a visit to the dealership? My car is stock, no mods to the engine.

Coyotekiller · 11-01-2012, 02:54 PM

Here's my thread on the same issue and my results:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244428

GaBoy25 · 11-01-2012, 03:58 PM

Just crunk mine up. It bobs between 500-750 but never touches 1k

11-01-2012, 11:57 AM	#1
StuHydermanDC Stuey Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Edmonton Posts: 57 View My Garage	"Rough" idle I never really gave this much thought before..My idle varies up and down between 500 and 900 RPM roughly..I thought this was normal. Just trying to recapture the sound of the 60's muscle car cam... Any thoughts..Is this normal?

11-01-2012, 12:07 PM	#2
BenningJ Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 1,581 View My Garage	Did you replace the cam or is it still the factory cam? If it is still factory I would say you have some serious issues. If you have an aftermarket cam, I think you still have some issues. Your idle shouldn't vary that much. We will need more info about your car and modifications. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS - Ashen Gray Metallic \| LS3 \| CAI Inductions, Inc Intake \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Dynatech 1.875" Long Tube Headers \| Apex Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam \| BTR 7.400" Push Rods \|LS2 Dampener \| Melling 10296 Oil Pump \| IWIS Chain \| BTR .660" Dual Valve Springs \| BTR Trunion Upgrade Kit \| Lethal Racing Tuned \| Anvil Notch Spoiler \| BMR Split Drop Springs \| Eaton TrueTrac \| GM 3.91 Gears \| LPW Diff Cover \| Rohana RF2 275/40 20x10F 315/35 20x11R \| BMR Polyurethane Motor Mounts

11-01-2012, 12:09 PM	#3
StuHydermanDC Stuey Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Edmonton Posts: 57 View My Garage	No, it's all factory and otherwise runs great. The Chev dealer has worked on the car also and said nothing about it, but than again, I didn't ask..

11-01-2012, 12:17 PM	#5
StuHydermanDC Stuey Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Edmonton Posts: 57 View My Garage	Yes, all the time GaBoy. I've read on other blogs it's competely normal due to the factory cam profile and the soft engine mounts.

11-01-2012, 02:54 PM	#7
Coyotekiller Account Suspended Drives: 2012 AGM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beaufort, NC Posts: 1,383	Here's my thread on the same issue and my results: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244428