Proper C5 6sp 1/4 mile launch
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From: Madison - Huntsville AL
Proper C5 6sp 1/4 mile launch
In the process of getting 5 average 1/4 mile runs prior to my Vararam install, I smoked my clutch disc. It's working okay now, however, I was feathering the pedal through 1st gear and when I shifted to second the pedal had about twice the play in it as I shifted and I noticed smoke from the clutch coming out the rear of the car and smelled the disc.
Do you guys simple dump the clutch and controll wheel spin with throttle or what?
Do you guys simple dump the clutch and controll wheel spin with throttle or what?
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supercar f1 tires I launch as high as 4200rpm at the track on the street its 2500 ish a fast let out of the clutch (slight feather works best) I pulled 1.83 60ft with 356 rwhp
on drag radials I can leave at 5200 or above but your cluch will not last long ( I have a powergrip) my 60ft didnot get any better with the BFG and 17x11 zr1 rims due to 3lb heaver per wheel and went .04 slower
I figur I did not have enough hp to overcome the new rubber to make them work, this year it wont be a problem with 200 more rwhp
on drag radials I can leave at 5200 or above but your cluch will not last long ( I have a powergrip) my 60ft didnot get any better with the BFG and 17x11 zr1 rims due to 3lb heaver per wheel and went .04 slower
I figur I did not have enough hp to overcome the new rubber to make them work, this year it wont be a problem with 200 more rwhp
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From: buffalo new york
refer to rangers guide to drag racing...use the search button....user name is RANGER...i followed his guide and launched at 3300-3500 on f1's with low pressures and clicked off a ton of 1.8's some 1.7's and even a 1.67 on stock everything(2002 z06) follow his write up it is very good..
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From: Dover AFB DE
Will a stock rear hold up to dumping the clutch or even spinning the tired? I blew my rear spinnoing the tires on a wet road when I first got the vette. Now I'm leary of breaking the rear loose. How much abuse will stock output shaft take before breaking?
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From: Vancleave Ms.
Originally Posted by fotoboy
knock on wood, I have been driving my car "spirited" ( dont think I have ever not gotten on it taking it out) for 3.5 years and never had a problem. This includes 5200 rpm launches on DR ant the track.