Easy Drag Race Question A4
10-14-2011, 11:23 PM
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Easy Drag Race Question A4
Should i leave my vette in 3rd or Drive when drag racing, and how much RPM should i have it on to get a good launch?
10-14-2011, 11:27 PM
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If it were me, I'd have it in 1. But what do I know?
10-14-2011, 11:27 PM
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I leave mine in "D" when I go to the track, It won't hit 4th, But that is where I leave it.
I power brake to about 1500 or so when I launch.
I power brake to about 1500 or so when I launch.
10-14-2011, 11:29 PM
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10-15-2011, 12:53 AM
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I leave my car in D and bring the rpm only to 1000.I run 12.80's.Pretty much stock with 3.15's.Sea level and 90+ degrees.Took lots of practice though.I started at 13.16.
10-15-2011, 01:35 AM
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10-15-2011, 09:35 AM
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All of you guys above are per say stock motors YES...
10-15-2011, 01:52 PM
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10-15-2011, 07:19 PM
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3.73 gears launch at 1800 rpm car runs 10.3 n/a 9.899 on a 100 shot . launch car in 3rd gear n/a run and cross stripe at 131.43 mph. drive with juice cross stripe at 137.57mph
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10-15-2011, 08:47 PM
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Put it in 3rd and slightly load the converter pre-launch. I had a lot of practice while stock and that worked out the best for me. I tried to load the converter more at times, but I would red-light and I did not notice a significant difference in times.
10-15-2011, 08:59 PM
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I say here alot of hard pulls in D with a set of good tires on the back and you are going to be getting a new trans befor long doing that. Better pull out in 3rd then hit D in it.... Robert
10-15-2011, 09:01 PM
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10-15-2011, 09:03 PM
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Leave it in 3rd, lower your rear tire pressure and add some air to the front ones. Put in competition mode and do a nice burn out to warm the rear tires up. Stage at the light and try and keep your foot on the brake and just give it enough throttle to keep from creping forward. When you see the last yellow light relies your foot from the brake and punch the gas pedal. If your tires hook you should be good to go.
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10-16-2011, 11:43 AM
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Leave it in 3rd, lower your rear tire pressure and add some air to the front ones. Put in competition mode and do a nice burn out to warm the rear tires up. Stage at the light and try and keep your foot on the brake and just give it enough throttle to keep from creping forward. When you see the last yellow light relies your foot from the brake and punch the gas pedal. If your tires hook you should be good to go.