Question on "when" 5.0 is "warmed up"

[Elp_jc]

I noticed the idle on mine adjusts twice (might be a roush cal thing) when it's colder.

I noticed the same thing on my Bullitt. Fast idle now drops to around 1K first, and stays there for a few minutes. Then drops to normal 600+ rpm. I typically wait until it drops to get going, since I need to merge a relatively high-speed street not far from my house. And if there's traffic, you have to get on it a little to avoid getting rear-ended.

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[CBass2288]

Until oil temp is “normal”. I have a PP car so I usually check the oil psi and see if it’s to “warm” specs versus still running high, indicating the oil isn’t to full temp.

I don’t know about everyone else; but my GT feels a little stiff until it’s fully warmed up.

Totally agree, mine feels honestly not great until the car warms up. And the transmission and clutch don't ever feel 100% unless I do a pull, which usually I don't do during normal driving.

 

[CBass2288]

Have Launch Control enabled, once it is at operating temp the little LC will display on the dash.

Wait seriously? I never knew this.

 

[gadgtfreek]

We are in 40 degree mornings here, so I have been watching. My drive to work is 12-15 minutes, 5 miles. About 2.5 miles I'm 165+ ECT, and cylinder head temp looks good. That being said, normal city driving shifting this thing at 3k rpms is still boogying compared to most cars lol.

 

[Jordan @ Lethal]

We are in 40 degree mornings here, so I have been watching. My drive to work is 12-15 minutes, 5 miles. About 2.5 miles I'm 165+ ECT, and cylinder head temp looks good. That being said, normal city driving shifting this thing at 3k rpms is still boogying compared to most cars lol.

+1

These transmissions are like cheating lol It used to mean you were driving a slow, slush-box not even that long ago.

 

[gadgtfreek]

+1

These transmissions are like cheating lol It used to mean you were driving a slow, slush-box not even that long ago.

Lol,

Almost feel bad shifting a 7000rpm car at 3000rpm and still hauling ass.

 

[Jordan @ Lethal]

It's complete shenanigans. I used to have a 4-speed with 4.10's that was undoubtedly less aggressive than a base 10r80 car.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Yep. Im granny shifting and people are like "shit he running"

 

[acemastr]

My engine gets up to temp in no time, it's the damn A10 that takes an eternity to get to 120f, if I waited for 175f I'd be an hour away!

 

[Dominant1]

I drive my GT/CS 25 minutes before I do any boost pulls...cold boost pulls will kill an engine quickly especially a stock one..

 

[GeorgeC]

My engine gets up to temp in no time, it's the damn A10 that takes an eternity to get to 120f, if I waited for 175f I'd be an hour away!

Same with mine & if I don't baby it till it hits 125 it makes noise if I do wait it's silent the rest of the day.

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