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Old 10-16-2007, 01:44 AM
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High idle mod when motors cold

I was wondering if its ok for me to turn my high idle on as soon as I start my truck for the first time in the morning my mod kicks the rpms to 1200 I didnt know if I should wait after starting it or not thanx.
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Old 10-16-2007, 01:52 AM
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I was wondering if its ok for me to turn my high idle on as soon as I start my truck for the first time in the morning my mod kicks the rpms to 1200 I didnt know if I should wait after starting it or not thanx.
Dunno, I usually start it, then throw the switch.
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Old 10-16-2007, 04:46 AM
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I let it idle for a few seconds before hitting the AIC.
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Old 10-17-2007, 05:21 AM
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What is the advantage of the high idle?
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Old 10-18-2007, 02:39 AM
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prevents wet stacking,allows engine to idle up without being in the truck unlimted uses oh yah jump stating tractors. only costs $5 a (toggle switch) why not not do it the wires are already there
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Old 10-18-2007, 03:11 AM
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prevents wet stacking,allows engine to idle up without being in the truck unlimted uses oh yah jump stating tractors. only costs $5 a (toggle switch) why not not do it the wires are already there
to tell you the truth, you could go to the wire direct. Then use the parking brake for your switch. At least thats how mine works.
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Old 10-18-2007, 03:12 AM
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As long as you give it time to get the oil pressure up, it shouldn't hurt anything. I usually wait like 30 seconds.
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Old 10-19-2007, 12:49 PM
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Ok Sorry guys but I am all about doing mods. Would someone tell me how to do this high idle thing. THANKS
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Old 10-19-2007, 04:03 PM
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I thought all 6.0L came with the high idle, mine idles up to 1000 or 1200 rpm when it gets down to like 30 deg.
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Old 10-19-2007, 05:11 PM
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I thought all 6.0L came with the high idle, mine idles up to 1000 or 1200 rpm when it gets down to like 30 deg.
there is a big difference between the factory cold idle, and the "high idle mod" that can be done. i believe it is more like 1800rpm.

and you would want to at least wait about 10-15 seconds to make sure the oil pressure is good and everything is lubricated.
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