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Posted by FlyingLow (Member # 1485) on :
 
Just curious whats the best RPM to launch at? I was asked this question last time I was at the track. What RPM do you guys launch at. Me personaly I launch at 2500.. Is that to low or to high? I have a pretty much stock GT.. Just the usual bolt ons..
 
Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
The first and so far last time I was at the track I was going at idle. But my shit is so stock it hurst. I also am on ten holes with bfg's

89 lx
 
Posted by 01roush#60 (Member # 2850) on :
 
i usally launch at 2500 - 3000
 
Posted by TRIX02GT (Member # 2844) on :
 
02 gt 2 chamber flows...about 3000 and some clutch feathering so not to spin them too much [burnout]
 
Posted by 510 mob shit (Member # 2117) on :
 
i dont rev it up to launch i just sit there with my foot on the gas and roll it and the gas at the same time. it keeps it from burning out
 
Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
5k.
 
Posted by KCmustangboy (Member # 1927) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by FasterDamnit:
5k.
[worship] [worship] hell ya
 
Posted by MR GO FAST (Member # 2088) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by KCmustangboy:
quote:
Originally posted by FasterDamnit:
5k.
[worship] [worship] hell ya
At the rev limiter
 
Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
3500ish on McCreary's, 4500+ on slicks and I still bog [Eek!]
 
Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
My best ET ever was on a 3500 launch (and the 60' shows).

I'm aiming for 5500 now. [Whoo Whooooo!]
 
Posted by bunchmyfunky (Member # 360) on :
 
If your on regular street tires bring the rpm's up to 1k let the clutch out and roll into the gas at the same time. If your on DRs 2800-3000 with a good burnout. If your on ET Streets or Drags then the skys the limit.
 
Posted by 1 FLy5Oh (Member # 2425) on :
 
5k baby =)
 
Posted by rokcrln (Member # 2536) on :
 
I have never been to the track yet but want to give it a try. My car is mostly stock with a little extra compresion ( OMC cobra boat long block) and flows w/ FMS headers and a full M&M suspention set up. I have played around a little on back roads and found when launched at 4000-4500 I get some spin but it hooks and goes much beter than a lower rpm launch. I assume your traction is way better at the track so I should hook even beter right. The car pulls great to about 5300 and shifting at that piont keeps things going through the next few gears real nice.

On a side note what time do you need to show up at the sac raceway and what is involved in getting signed up and tech?

[ June 13, 2003, 05:07 PM: Message edited by: rokcrln ]
 
Posted by Team SOLO (Member # 722) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by MR GO FAST:
quote:
Originally posted by KCmustangboy:
quote:
Originally posted by FasterDamnit:
5k.
[worship] [worship] hell ya
At the rev limiter
dont know if you were there, but i know ben was...canada rd. me vs that orange nova thang from classic ties....

shift light set at 6k, do my burnout, flagger lines me up, as the flagger is lining him up, i am already set and ready to dump the clutch...sitting at 6k...shift light on...now that was some tight shit [Smile]
 
Posted by ON N2O (Member # 2067) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Team SOLO:
quote:
Originally posted by MR GO FAST:
quote:
Originally posted by KCmustangboy:
quote:
Originally posted by FasterDamnit:
5k.
[worship] [worship] hell ya
At the rev limiter
dont know if you were there, but i know ben was...canada rd. me vs that orange nova thang from classic ties....

shift light set at 6k, do my burnout, flagger lines me up, as the flagger is lining him up, i am already set and ready to dump the clutch...sitting at 6k...shift light on...now that was some tight shit [Smile]
[Roll Eyes] oh yeah that night, with one headlight and open exhaust [Roll Eyes]
 
Posted by TheBrain (Member # 35) on :
 
4500-6000 depending on the track and I have my N.O.S. throttle switch set on kill so as soon as the clutch is 1/2 out, the "juice" is flowing !!!!

WOOHOO !!!! [Whoo Whooooo!] [burnout] [burnout] [Whoo Whooooo!]

Brian
 
Posted by bunchmyfunky (Member # 360) on :
 
Brian check your PMs
 
Posted by siri95 (Member # 2840) on :
 
today or last night i was talking to some guy who has an lx w/a nos kit. by the way, shit nos is off the hook! [Eek!] makes a fat ass difference! anyways i asked him how to launch and he told me hes best bet is at the idle. and told me since i have street tires it would be better not to pass 2rpms...and he told me something about try not to have that much spin on the tires.. you would want all the grip you need.
 
Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
you're right. Street tires can be pretty lame to try and dragrace on, definitely leave around idle. Some people can make it work (1.70 60's???) but honestly those guys are like 3 levels above anyone you see around here [patriot]
 
Posted by Team SOLO (Member # 722) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by ON N2O:
quote:
Originally posted by Team SOLO:
quote:
Originally posted by MR GO FAST:
quote:
Originally posted by KCmustangboy:
quote:
Originally posted by FasterDamnit:
5k.
[worship] [worship] hell ya
At the rev limiter
dont know if you were there, but i know ben was...canada rd. me vs that orange nova thang from classic ties....

shift light set at 6k, do my burnout, flagger lines me up, as the flagger is lining him up, i am already set and ready to dump the clutch...sitting at 6k...shift light on...now that was some tight shit [Smile]
[Roll Eyes] oh yeah that night, with one headlight and open exhaust [Roll Eyes]
that night? that was every night [Whoo Whooooo!]
 




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