2011P51GT

I just want opinions:

With the MT82 and 3.73 read end, is it better to start in 1st or 2nd gear for a 0-60 run? Just asking, because I can burnout starting in 2nd and reach 60 without having to shift.

Thoughts?

MrSandman

Interesting...I was just thinking about this last night. Would be interested to know too.

Mrbobcat

I don't know 2011, but I would guess maybe 2nd with your mods. That thing must be putting down a ton of hp with a SC. I can only imagine what a 5.0 is like stock at the moment. The most powerful car I've ever been in was around 300hp. btw, sweet looking ride.

Andy13186

2nd gear would be harder on the clutch

hawkeye18

If you don't mind replacing your clutch every ~10,000 miles, then by all means start out in 2nd. Otherwise, you'd probably do better starting in first and eating the shift.

The Corvette ZR-1 will reach 60 in first gear, which means it is geared pretty similarly to the GT's 2nd. Do with that knowledge what you will.

If you have the advantage of a rolling start, I would start in 2nd every time.

2011P51GT

Thanks man! I have now spent my mod budget for a while - but I am in a good place!

Andy13186

In my old 2003 mustang , i was rolling at about 5 mph, i put it in 2nd gear and revved to like 4500, dropped the clutch and the clutch didnt catch, it slipped and burned. Smelled horrible and damaged the flywheel and clutch.

fordplay

Heat the **** out of your tires and soften up your springs, weight transfer is your problem , also you need more rubber, what are you at 550 - 600 HP. You are at the edge of the 3.73 gears but a 2nd gear start I bet will get you a slower time I think

Mishri

2nd gear burnouts are a good way to destroy your clutch, especially on dry pavement. Also, unless you are using a drag radial or slick a burnout can make the tires greasy and not stick as well.

0-60 times are for magazines and doesn't mean much in the real world. go to a drag strip and see what it can do

however, if you can drive and hook you'll get your best 0-60mph time starting in first, powershift into 2nd (dont let off the gas) it's also a good way to break something if you screw it up, but thats the only way to get a "best" time.

I'm not sure how you'll measure your 0-60 time though.. using some phone app?

hawkeye18

Ideally, with a friend equipped with a radar gun, a radio (cellphones are ok, but they lag too much), and a stopwatch.

Well, ideally with a VBOX, but those are hella expensive. You can get a radar gun for like $40.

OR, you can buy a '13 with the Track Apps built in.