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Old 01-11-2008, 07:35 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Lazarus View Post
You could always pull the plug on the Idle speed control valve at around 1000 rpm. You would have to feather the engine to keep it running when cold but it does save petro.

Hmmm -- that's actually a great idea. On cold starts, it motors along at 2K (forced into 2nd, it just kinda goes without any pedal). I wonder if it would freak-out the ECU...

Good thinking, tho

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