vette burnout
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vette burnout
hi, at what rpm should i release the clutch on my manual 4 speeds 570hp vette to have a burntout on street tires 
, also could i break or damage my standard stock driveshaft or/and oem T10 trans? thanks for the infos/Giu
, also could i break or damage my standard stock driveshaft or/and oem T10 trans? thanks for the infos/Giu
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With 570 HP on street tires you will be able to roast the tires at almost any rpm. You should be able to just stab the throttle while rolling and the ywill break loose. I can burn rubber at by releasing the clutch at about any rpm and just getting into the throttle and working the throttle. You can break parts with only 350HP if you abuse them enough.
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Originally Posted by panic
hi, at what rpm should i release the clutch on my manual 4 speeds 570hp vette to have a burntout on street tires , also could i break or damage my standard stock driveshaft or/and oem T10 trans? thanks for the infos/Giu
, also could i break or damage my standard stock driveshaft or/and oem T10 trans? thanks for the infos/Giu
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You need to hope that YOU CAN Roast the tires...........it is when you start getting traction is when you start breaking things....IE Half Shafts, Universial Joints, Rear Ends parts. Pray that the tires take the blunt of the power
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my auto 320 horser with 3.08 gears had no trouble lighting up the tires with just stabbing the gas..
with 255/60/15 shoes.
Just try a few different techniques till you get it somewhere you like
with 255/60/15 shoes.
Just try a few different techniques till you get it somewhere you like
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
When I had my 5-speed TKO, I was able to smoke the tires through 3rd gear and would get a chirp when hitting 4th 
and I only had 465 HP on that engine...
On my current setup, I permanently use the ET Street tires which really limit spin except after exiting the water box at the track
and I only had 465 HP on that engine...On my current setup, I permanently use the ET Street tires which really limit spin except after exiting the water box at the track
Last edited by GrandSportC3; Aug 31, 2005 at 07:59 AM.
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well, power is all there exactly 575hp with 550.9 torque at 4.500 rpm dinoed, and i also know how to spin wheels 
...the question was actually how to burnout without braking the whole drivetrain (until i get the new shaft and pinion yokes uprated) and i think the answer is to let the car move slightly getting some traction first then floor the gas...i'll try it today 
...the question was actually how to burnout without braking the whole drivetrain (until i get the new shaft and pinion yokes uprated) and i think the answer is to let the car move slightly getting some traction first then floor the gas...i'll try it today
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I'd reccomend half shaft, drive shaft saftey loops, and a SFI bell housing if I were going to make a regular habit of roasting the tires....
BTW with 295/50R15's I can lite 'em up in 1,2 or 3 with just modest dose of throttle
BTW with 295/50R15's I can lite 'em up in 1,2 or 3 with just modest dose of throttle
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by panic
well, power is all there exactly 575hp with 550.9 torque at 4.500 rpm dinoed, and i also know how to spin wheels ...the question was actually how to burnout without braking the whole drivetrain (until i get the new shaft and pinion yokes uprated) and i think the answer is to let the car move slightly getting some traction first then floor the gas...i'll try it today
...the question was actually how to burnout without braking the whole drivetrain (until i get the new shaft and pinion yokes uprated) and i think the answer is to let the car move slightly getting some traction first then floor the gas...i'll try it today 
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Yeah, the problems only come when you're feeding the old torque monster and the tires decide to bite! Then you're left with this... http://www.countrycorvetteclub.com/?...ts&cmd=v&id=46 
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Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
As long as the tires spin, the chance of breaking stuff is not too great (even though possible)... It's not power that kills parts, it's traction..
so its a good idea to preload the drive train by letting the clutch out a bit before you go nuts.
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by not a '76
yes. traction and shock.
so its a good idea to preload the drive train by letting the clutch out a bit before you go nuts.
so its a good idea to preload the drive train by letting the clutch out a bit before you go nuts.
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From: Sydney
Originally Posted by Corz
my auto 320 horser with 3.08 gears had no trouble lighting up the tires with just stabbing the gas..
with 255/60/15 shoes.
Just try a few different techniques till you get it somewhere you like
with 255/60/15 shoes.
Just try a few different techniques till you get it somewhere you like
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Sorry, but I want to see a dyno sheet on this 574 hp 406. Are just a engine shot. Specs or something. Just saying it doesn't work in this crowd. 
Originally Posted by panic
well, power is all there exactly 575hp with 550.9 torque at 4.500 rpm dinoed, and i also know how to spin wheels ...the question was actually how to burnout without braking the whole drivetrain (until i get the new shaft and pinion yokes uprated) and i think the answer is to let the car move slightly getting some traction first then floor the gas...i'll try it today
...the question was actually how to burnout without braking the whole drivetrain (until i get the new shaft and pinion yokes uprated) and i think the answer is to let the car move slightly getting some traction first then floor the gas...i'll try it today 
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Originally Posted by jbroughton
Yeah, the problems only come when you're feeding the old torque monster and the tires decide to bite! Then you're left with this... http://www.countrycorvetteclub.com/?...ts&cmd=v&id=46