Lumpy / Ruff Idle update
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Anaheim TX
Originally Posted by djhartm
Let's see, 4.0/4.3 DOHC VVTi in the lexus is a performance engine (in fact, it puts out more HP/torque per liter than the LS2), so I fail to see why you have an issue with people comparing things like NHV with other the cars. Do you think the 3.8L in the 997 idles like the LS2? Unlikely.
Take a look at honda; A company that many hold on a pedistal due to their high hp/liter ratios. Their smaller engines are quite a bit more effiencent than the larger ones. (apples to apples please... =)
If you want a smooth idle, then I'd suggest taking a peek at the XLR. That car is smoooooooth.
A 400 hp corvette with a little lumpy idle should be welcomed with a smile.
You shoulda seen my 68 Camaro RS/SS with a 396. Probably put out 350 hp. Felt like a jack hammer mounted to my butt.
Melting Slicks
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From: los gatos, ca
Originally Posted by FLC6
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That said, my 2001 coupe also had a perfectly smooth idle although the exhaust wasn't as silent. I can't imagine that the LS2 should have a normal lumpy idle with the LS1 is perfectly smooth.
Melting Slicks
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From: los gatos, ca
Originally Posted by djhartm
I think you need to return to the classroom.
You surely aren't serious whne you call DOHC engines bulky and expensive?
Please tell me you're not.
You surely aren't serious whne you call DOHC engines bulky and expensive?
Please tell me you're not.
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Originally Posted by djhartm
Yes, I guess that is why, at the pinnacle of factory competition at the F1 & world superbike levels, we see so many 2-valve pushrod motors.
Is ATM one of those "online degree programs"?
Is ATM one of those "online degree programs"?
Once again, I just don't know how to respond to your superior intellect. Yeah, comparing an F1 car to a street car purchased by people with limited resources......good comparison. You are absolutely the master of apples to apples comparisons. Way to illustrate and support your point of view. 
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: San Ramon CA
Originally Posted by need-for-speed
Once again, you've outdone yourself professor. Why oh why do we continue to attact these anonymous keyboard warriors who are so brave hiding behind their computers? You try to degrade my school? Where did you go? What do you drive? Oh that's right. You're hiding. Once again, I just don't know how to respond to your superior intellect. Yeah, comparing an F1 car to a street car purchased by people with limited resources......good comparison. You are absolutely the master of apples to apples comparisons. Way to illustrate and support your point of view.
p.s. you might try using some other modicon than . We have others. In fact, right now, comes to mind.
Once again, I just don't know how to respond to your superior intellect. Yeah, comparing an F1 car to a street car purchased by people with limited resources......good comparison. You are absolutely the master of apples to apples comparisons. Way to illustrate and support your point of view. p.s. you might try using some other modicon than
. We have others. In fact, right now, comes to mind.
Your response illustrates your futile attempt to assuage your intellectual ineptitude.
College Station, TX. You must be proud.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 937
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by FLC6
I didn't say the lumpy idle bothers me.
I didn't know it was normal. Now that I know I'm ok with it. Geeez, you love to put first Corvette owners down don't you. We all have to start somewhere.
I didn't know it was normal. Now that I know I'm ok with it. Geeez, you love to put first Corvette owners down don't you. We all have to start somewhere.
Originally Posted by dr.david
And you can't make a VW a Porcshe.
Last edited by Grumpy; Dec 7, 2004 at 08:05 AM. Reason: inappropriate smilie
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