lowest safe idle speed for 5.7L Charger

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SolidOrange
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lowest safe idle speed for 5.7L Charger

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i have a 2006 5.7L Charger. what is the lowest rpm i can safely set my idle to? i have it set to 500 and absolutely love the way it makes the exhaust sound, but it got me wondering if its safe... or can i go lower? :twisted:
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RE: lowest safe idle speed for 5.7L Charger

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Should be fine as long as it does not stall.
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Post by ZMagnum »

I have my 2008 Magnum R/T with the same 5.7L engine as yours set at 500 idle with A/C off and stock idle with A/C on. I get a bit of surge when the A/C kicks on but I figure the idle needs to come up to stock when the A/C turns on. Otherwise at 500 I have no issues.
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Post by Mike_Levy »

I can't idle below 800rpms, she stalls out. :(
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Post by Niglin »

If you can (not sure you can), what would you suggest setting a V6 3.5L Charger - with blastin bobs 6db resonated duals to? For a nice low rumble of course (aka Solidorange). Thanks.
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Post by Quick »

Can't tell you that. It's going to be a matter of personal preference with how low you can go determined by driveability. Set it to where you like it in the driveway. Then see if it stalls when it's cold, when it's warmed up, when you come ripping up to a stop sign, when you start off, full throttle/half throttle, etc.
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