12 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 94-98 Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with P7100 Injection Pumps

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Old May 20, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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so i had this idea the other day, and i want to lower my idle so it lopes more. i know its fake but eventually im going to do a cam to make it real but i wondering if it was even possible and how to do so
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 07:58 AM
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It will only lope a little but but you need to watch your oil pressure and make sure it don't stall when you put it in drive it's probably not a good idea it will also be a pain to get started when cold, also a cam won't make it lope, a lot of timing and fuel does
 
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Old May 23, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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yeah my idle is a little low(bout' 400-450 at idle)its not a good idle speed.It dropped over time i guess,Im going to turn it back up.like Dbogo said just turn up timing.good luck.
 

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