Launch Do's and Don'ts
 

I am running the truck this friday for first time. I have raced before just not this truck. I want to know what rpm you guys are launching at. I know most of you roll into the throttle and don't mash it at the line to reduce wheelspin. So just let me know what is a good rpm range and burn out or not I would think street tires will be worse if they are to hot. I am gonna run 26psi and see how it goes.

Hey Gambino if you read this what did you launch at last week are trucks our both stock so you would be a good help to me if you are reading this


Thanks
Slick

You don't need to get over 3500 RPM's during a burnout and the hotter the street tires are the better the traction is, at least it was that way for me.

Tim

Tim,

I kind of disagree. If you get a radial tire to hot you can get the oily compound of the tire to get slicker... :( If you have a street tire on do a light burnout with out going through the water just to clean the tires off some. I could do that on my F1's and get 1.8x's 60 foots all the time. I leave the line about 1000rpms....

I lower the rear tire pressure to 20 psi and raise the front to 40 psi. I just do enough of a burnout to clean the tires off and stay away from the water. I leave the line at 1k and slowly go to 1/2 throttle, then I mash it. I'm running consistent 1.9x's with a best of 1.87 60'

DO: Get a good 60'

DON'T: Spin......

:D ;) Can't help ya, never been to the track good luck!

what do u mean by : "launce at 1000 rpm" ?

do u mean have it in neutral, rev to 1000 then put it in drive or hold the brake till 1000 then release the brake?

stage...with the truck in gear, left foot on the brake, and right foot on the gas...hold the rpms at 1k...on the last yellow, let go of the brake and moderately give it gas till about 1/2 throttle, then mash it.

nevermind

Fastasl...Yes,I put my truck in neutral, hold the rev's at 5,000 When the last yellow Lite comes on I drop it into drive..I get great 3-4 minute 60' times ,but the crowd loves it..
Just kidding..Go with what ICULOKN said...heheh:D

THANKS
 

Thanks for input guys
I am going to stage @1100 rpm and will try my best not to spin the tires easier said then done....LOL
I will let you guys know how I did Friday night when I get home.
Also anyone still interested in going to E-town friday Ill be there my brother might bring his 70LS6 chevelle and my friend might have his Z06 there we'll see

Slick

rev to 5000 rpm then throw it into gear, got it.

there isnt anything i like more than racing down the track w/ the tranny laying at the starting line!

That's a good way to shave off a couple of hundred pounds.

The only way my truck will get a good 60ft time is to let the truck idle ,on the last yellow quickly accelerate to full throttle,dont just mash to the floor,but get to wot quickly. anything above an idle and The F1s go up in smoke,no chip, no mods whatsoever ,13:68 @101mph on F1s.Just mounted Nitto drag radials,and did the rear shackle kit,trying to get the truck to hook before I go crazy with the mods.Keep in mind that all dragstrips are not prepared the same way,our local track is not known for a very sticky starting line.Good luck.