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Old 05-04-2011, 03:38 AM
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I was just wondering how some of you guys launch your trucks, Please post your tips
I Want to get a low 60ft time
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Stall converter & sticky tires.
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I stomp the gas pedal really hard. 60' time in sig
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Don't brake stall until its pushing, you need to allow for room for it to flash to get the hardest launch.
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Originally Posted by Rhino79
Don't brake stall until its pushing, you need to allow for room for it to flash to get the hardest launch.
Very true statement here, I've tested it both ways numerous times at the track on my personal truck and have actually had slower 60's when brake stalling it up to the converter.
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Originally Posted by Rhino79
Don't brake stall until its pushing, you need to allow for room for it to flash to get the hardest launch.
x3 Brake stalling doesn't work for quick off the line launches. I usually do a quick snap to 1/4 throttle (my pedal is pretty touchy with no tq managment). I usually get a little spin and then start stiffly rolling into full throttle. If I snap to WOT i'll spin twice as long.
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Originally Posted by Sc00by
x3 Brake stalling doesn't work for quick off the line launches. I usually do a quick snap to 1/4 throttle (my pedal is pretty touchy with no tq managment). I usually get a little spin and then start stiffly rolling into full throttle. If I snap to WOT i'll spin twice as long.
Are you on slicks?
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I go around 3k on mine then stuff it.. I can brake stall mine to 3600.. gets me In the 1.8s 60' every time.. I've only done it twice at the track lol
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Originally Posted by 05gmcsierra
I go around 3k on mine then stuff it.. I can brake stall mine to 3600.. gets me In the 1.8s 60' every time.. I've only done it twice at the track lol
Try brake stalling about 1500 to 2000 rpms, it may pickup a lil more on the 60'.
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Originally Posted by Rhino79
Try brake stalling about 1500 to 2000 rpms, it may pickup a lil more on the 60'.
Will do! Can't imagine being able to hit 1.7s lol..


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