Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

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Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. For adjustment procedures, see the ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application		RPM
1.8L PFI
Non-Turbo		600-800
Turbo		700-900
1.8L TBI		500-600
2.2L
Accessories Off		600-800
Accessories On		800-900
2.7L		650-850

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application	Man. Trans.	Auto Trans.
1.8L
Non-Turbo	20 @ 700	20 @ 700
Turbo	20 @ 800	20 @ 800
2.2L
Non-Turbo	18-22 @ 700	12-28 @ 700
Turbo	7-23 @ 700	7-23 @ 700
2.7L	20 @ 750	20 @ 750