How to launch an Automatic LT1?
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How to launch an Automatic LT1?
I'd like to take my '92 to the local 1/4 mile track sometime soon, and I was wondering how I should launch my car without embarrasing myself, it has the stock TC and automatic transmission, rest of the car is basically stock with an SLP cai, and Magnaflow mufflers. I have no runs in any car down the track, although I have watched several times as a spectator. Any tips would help...Thanks guys 
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Put the shifter into 3rd gear.
Most importantly...drive around the water box, if posible.
Do a little burn out to clean the tires.
Move into the pre-stage beams.
Wait for you opponent to pre-stage.
Bring RPM up to say 1,200rpm.
Creap into the stage beams.
On the 3rd yellow, drop the hammer.
Enjoy the experience.
Most importantly...drive around the water box, if posible.
Do a little burn out to clean the tires.
Move into the pre-stage beams.
Wait for you opponent to pre-stage.
Bring RPM up to say 1,200rpm.
Creap into the stage beams.
On the 3rd yellow, drop the hammer.
Enjoy the experience.
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From: In front of C6s.
St: Jude Donor '10
Originally Posted by 65Z01
Put the shifter into 3rd gear.
Most importantly...drive around the water box, if posible.
Do a little burn out to clean the tires.
Move into the pre-stage beams.
Wait for you opponent to pre-stage.
Bring RPM up to say 1,200rpm.
Creap into the stage beams.
On the 3rd yellow, drop the hammer.
Enjoy the experience.
Most importantly...drive around the water box, if posible.
Do a little burn out to clean the tires.
Move into the pre-stage beams.
Wait for you opponent to pre-stage.
Bring RPM up to say 1,200rpm.
Creap into the stage beams.
On the 3rd yellow, drop the hammer.
Enjoy the experience.
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Originally Posted by 65Z01
Put the shifter into 3rd gear.
Most importantly...drive around the water box, if posible.
Do a little burn out to clean the tires.
Move into the pre-stage beams.
Wait for you opponent to pre-stage.
Bring RPM up to say 1,200rpm.
Creap into the stage beams.
On the 3rd yellow, drop the hammer.
Enjoy the experience.
Most importantly...drive around the water box, if posible.
Do a little burn out to clean the tires.
Move into the pre-stage beams.
Wait for you opponent to pre-stage.
Bring RPM up to say 1,200rpm.
Creap into the stage beams.
On the 3rd yellow, drop the hammer.
Enjoy the experience.
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From: La Porte City IA
I have the B&M shift kit for hard 2nd & 3rd gear rubber. Your 700 a/t will have a sweet on solid feel shift. Get a good timing feel for the lights by watching the tree cycle before you're up. Good luck & have fun .
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From: marina ca
Originally Posted by raptornails
I'd like to take my '92 to the local 1/4 mile track sometime soon, and I was wondering how I should launch my car without embarrasing myself, it has the stock TC and automatic transmission, rest of the car is basically stock with an SLP cai, and Magnaflow mufflers. I have no runs in any car down the track, although I have watched several times as a spectator. Any tips would help...Thanks guys
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