methods to get the tires spinning....
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Re: methods to get the tires spinning.... (Fevre)
C3 Corvettes have enourmous brakes on the back tires. They do a really good job of keeping the tires from spinning. A line lock would aleviate that issue. You can also do the wiper/washer trick, but use a seperate pump and t it off so that it squirts both rear brakes. Hose em down good and she will light em up. Put your grear selector in 2 and keep the revs about 3500 rpm. That will give you plenty of smoke once you get the rears spinning.
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Re: methods to get the tires spinning.... (Tominator)
Couple of other things you can do;
2) stall converter, a 2500 or if you really want to spin a 2800 stall. this will allow your engine to build power before it applies it to the back tires and then it will dump like a clutch.
2) stall converter, a 2500 or if you really want to spin a 2800 stall. this will allow your engine to build power before it applies it to the back tires and then it will dump like a clutch.
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Re: methods to get the tires spinning.... (PaceCarTN)
can you say !!!! how do i replace the u- jounts that just broke :smash: :smash: :smash:
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Re: methods to get the tires spinning.... (SicChild)
Isn't it funny how things work?
Not too long ago when I had the L48 350 in the car I was also trying to get the tires to spin (I had a 4 speed so I could do it :) ).
Now that I have the 454 in, I'm looking for ways to keep the tires from spinning. :D
Not too long ago when I had the L48 350 in the car I was also trying to get the tires to spin (I had a 4 speed so I could do it :) ).
Now that I have the 454 in, I'm looking for ways to keep the tires from spinning. :D
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Re: methods to get the tires spinning.... (vetteflame79)
And how do I fiberglass the battery box that got smashed by the spinning half shaft.
can you say !!!! how do i replace the u- jounts that just broke :smash: :smash: :smash:
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Re: methods to get the tires spinning.... (SicChild)
Spill water in front of your rear tires!!! The tires will spin like crazy!!! :jester
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Re: methods to get the tires spinning.... (GrandSportC3)
I like the windsheild washer bottle trick. Maybe instead of bleach use water with a little dish soap so it doesn't eat the paint. :eek: :rolleyes:
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Re: methods to get the tires spinning...
The line lock kit would be a good idea I think. I'm not asking because I want to be doing this all the time. But the odd time I may want to light it up a bit so I'm curious about the best methods without damaging your car.
When you pop it into gear, does it do damage every time, or may you just luck out and break it? I've done it a few times on gravel and once on pavement, and everything seems normal still. Although I won't be doing this anymore, just wanna know if I could have wrecked something.
When you pop it into gear, does it do damage every time, or may you just luck out and break it? I've done it a few times on gravel and once on pavement, and everything seems normal still. Although I won't be doing this anymore, just wanna know if I could have wrecked something.
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Re: methods to get the tires spinning.... (VBP)
I like the windsheild washer bottle trick. Maybe instead of bleach use water with a little dish soap so it doesn't eat the paint. :eek: :rolleyes:
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Re: methods to get the tires spinning.... (SicChild)
The safest way would be to install a line lock (and an engine with more power). No wear & tear on the trans...well, not like the neutral slam *cringe* although it worked fine on mom's old '79 Cutlass with the 305 in it :D
Or use my trick from high school: Rear brakes that don't work. 1987, the last day of high school my junior year. We all piled in our trusty '73 Econoline cargo van, fitted with **** carpet all around and paneling on the ceiling (seriously!). Backed it up in the spot closest to the door at Burger King. Poured water on the tires. Had a couple friends hold the BK doors open. I stood on the brakes and the gas and filled that place with smoke. It was beautiful!!
Found out later the rear brake cylinders were frozxen and I had only been using the fronts. That van was awesome. Even with the tires 302 in it, the back was light enough that i could brake-torque at a light effortlessly..and the tires were SILENT. Just sitting there spinning with smoke developing. Shhh...don't tell my mom & dad though :D
Or use my trick from high school: Rear brakes that don't work. 1987, the last day of high school my junior year. We all piled in our trusty '73 Econoline cargo van, fitted with **** carpet all around and paneling on the ceiling (seriously!). Backed it up in the spot closest to the door at Burger King. Poured water on the tires. Had a couple friends hold the BK doors open. I stood on the brakes and the gas and filled that place with smoke. It was beautiful!!
Found out later the rear brake cylinders were frozxen and I had only been using the fronts. That van was awesome. Even with the tires 302 in it, the back was light enough that i could brake-torque at a light effortlessly..and the tires were SILENT. Just sitting there spinning with smoke developing. Shhh...don't tell my mom & dad though :D
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Re: methods to get the tires spinning.... (Koz)
So since I have a clutch I just rev my engine to 2500 or 2800 and pop the clutch??? :eek: What kind of damage would I be looking at?
