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extremely low idle?????

Old 01-18-2003, 08:04 AM
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i put an aem fuel rail on my 96 civic because im preparing it for turbo and since then i idle at about 750rpms and my fuel economy is shot is this because of the fuel rail or is there something else wrong this all started with the fuel rail....
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Default Re: extremely low idle????? (dubxl152)

i idle at about 750rpms
your idle is normal.

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Default Re: extremely low idle????? (dubxl152)

i put an aem fuel rail on my 96 civic because im preparing it for turbo and since then i idle at about 750rpms and my fuel economy is shot is this because of the fuel rail or is there something else wrong this all started with the fuel rail....

Fuel rail for a turbo? The stock one will support quite a bit. Idle is normal as stated. If you want it higher turn it up. Did you install a regulator as well? Are there any connections loose? Just check the basics.
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maybe you messed up the fuel pressure and its injecting too much fuel?
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