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What idle specs should I use for my new engine (Crane #529551 cam, TFS heads)?

Team please I  need some help.

Running a fully rebuild 351C.

1) 4 bold block ..4.02 bored
2) new Ross (custom) pistons, compression dyn app 8.00
3) Trick flow heads 195!!!
4) Edelbrok RPM performer incl modifications milling the surface for horizontal carb fit,  enhanced the intake channel to fit the Trick flows (checked by CCR cam)
5) a full roller set up all Crane

NOW

6) CAM SHAFT CRANE: 529551  --- 
    - operating rpm 2500 --6000
    - Intake dur at 050 224
    - exhaust dir at 050 232
    - adv in duration 286
    - adv out dur 294
    - lob sep 112

The set up is brutal, acc. awesome ..no more to say...BUT what should be the idle speed for this set up please?

Ignition I put to app 5 deg. as modern Heads, Idle if too low (app 600)  engine dies or is at the edge, if to hight engine dose the "self" running after shut off (app 1000). Ok I have only for now 300 miles on it..

Please help to get this Car to top performance..

 

Matt

Last edited by George P
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