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Old 08-12-2010, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jaymz
Buy a Lightning...then roast 'em all you want.

Seriously...use the powerbrake method, not the neutral drop method.

Jim
Exactly! Never neutral drop it!!!
 
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Old 08-12-2010, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by FATHERFORD
Trucks aren't made to burn out. They were built to go slow, not handle, and get out preformed by every other vehicle on the road.

Please never do a burnout in a truck. EVER!
I'm with you Dad
 
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Old 08-14-2010, 07:31 PM
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I wish my truck could burn the tires. Damn 4.2 auto.
 
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Old 08-21-2010, 09:36 AM
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If you just want to see the smoke and hear your motor wind up tight, you can mix some bleach and water for a really slick solution to get rid of the traction and let her go. Tires break loose very easily and there is no need to power break once they are spinning. This method lessons the drive line shock and keep you from having to really get rough on the transmission and u-joints.
 
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Old 08-21-2010, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jd2518
wow....really??? grow up??


no need to be a jerk...it's just a question. isn't that what this site is for???
 
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Old 08-21-2010, 10:11 PM
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After 180,000 miles of straight hell my 8.8" bit the dust. It has made 200+ passes down the drag strip and easily a couple hundred miles of burnouts. At some point you'll pull the cover and find the spiders and clutches destroyed but burn 'em off until then.
 
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Old 09-09-2010, 07:03 PM
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Grass, dirt and mud, even sand- hours of burn outs and you should be fine lol, I do and my trucks still running great as far as Im concerned
 
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Old 09-10-2010, 12:15 PM
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I dont think so

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Old 09-15-2010, 07:45 PM
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You should be fine. Just leave the tranny in first. You could damage the clutch packs in your differential, but it would more than likely take quite a few burnouts to do that. I can't even do a burnout in my truck. That's what the stang is for
 
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Old 09-18-2010, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Big50
You should be fine. Just leave the tranny in first. You could damage the clutch packs in your differential, but it would more than likely take quite a few burnouts to do that. I can't even do a burnout in my truck. That's what the stang is for
does the 1st gear selection on the auto give more torque?
 
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Old 09-19-2010, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000xltguy
does the 1st gear selection on the auto give more torque?
no but keeps it in gear and saves the tranny from trying to shift.
 
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Old 09-20-2010, 01:35 PM
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Putting it into first gear apply a clutch band that keeps the clutch pack from slipping. It will be better for the equipment.

That burnout i posted was in drive. I have done them clear through 3rd gear before with out any issues. But I would never recommend it to anybody. It is hard on equipment for sure.
 
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Old 09-20-2010, 02:05 PM
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Man I'd do burnouts everyday if my tires didn't cost $300 a piece
 
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Old 09-21-2010, 12:31 PM
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shameless necro.

No you won't hurt it.


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Old 09-21-2010, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by MRLSU2U
Man I'd do burnouts everyday if my tires didn't cost $300 a piece
must be nice to have cheap tires
 
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