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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 04:50 PM
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Default Skunk 2 throttle body idle problem

Hey, so I have a skunk2 throttle body and Intake manifold. I am having idle problems though. When I first start the car I have to coax the car to stay on until it is warmed up. If I don't keep my foot on the gas it will idle really low then die.
I have:
changed iacv
rehooked up pcv
adjusted tps
checked for vaccuum leaks

I don't know what else to check for or if this is a design issue with all skunk2 thottle bodies? Any tips or help is appreciated
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:23 PM
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Default Re: Skunk 2 throttle body idle problem

adjust the rotor(throttle plate) stop screw gsr or itr ? if you have a gsr the throttle cable and bracket need to be changed.
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 07:02 PM
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Default Re: Skunk 2 throttle body idle problem

I have the itr cable and bracket already but isnt it that the throttle plate should be closed all the way when at idle? since heat makes the metal expand and makes the idle eradic?
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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Default Re: Skunk 2 throttle body idle problem

Originally Posted by lukasmccracken
but isnt it that the throttle plate should be closed all the way when at idle? since heat makes the metal expand and makes the idle eradic?
No it's supposed to sit open ever so slightly so the plate doesn't feel like it's touching the bore the you make the last adjustments via the idle screw. it doesn't get close to warm let alone hot enough to make it expand...
finding that right point is hard and will require you play around with it I hated setting it
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 10:06 PM
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So I just need to make it sit very slightly open then? I should warm up my car first or just do it then see if my car starts and idles by itself?
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by lukasmccracken
or just do it then see if my car starts and idles by itself?
Yah like I said it's a pain in the *** to get it right, shoot for an idle of 800-850rpm max. I have mine at 1.2K one but I'm using a 74mm with the ultra series street manifold and pro1 cams.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM
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yeah I usually set my idle to about 900 just because I like it that way, I have a 70 mm with the same manifold and type r cams, thank you for the help I will get it tomorrow!!
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