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what RPM should i launch my car at with DR's?

Old 08-07-2009, 02:39 PM
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Default what RPM should i launch my car at with DR's?

i'm going to the track tonight and i was wondering since i haven't been to the track yet with drag radials what i should lauch my car at. they at 305/35 18 nitto dr's. and i'm supercharged but only running 350whp and 380wtq. thanks
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Old 08-07-2009, 02:50 PM
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i normally launch on the trans brake at 3200
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Old 08-07-2009, 02:56 PM
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4000, slide the clutch out. Dont drop it. If it bogs, go higher, it spins, go lower
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Old 08-07-2009, 02:57 PM
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3500 rpm with a quick slip of the clutch seems to work best for me.
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Old 08-07-2009, 03:14 PM
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How rough is it on a clutch to slip it at 4k rpms?
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Old 08-07-2009, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by devongarver
How rough is it on a clutch to slip it at 4k rpms?
All i can tell you is that i've done it many of times with the juice, on the stock clutch, and have been fine so far. That's with 528 rwtq too! The quicker the slip the better.
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Old 08-07-2009, 03:24 PM
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so have i been doing it wrong by dumping the clutch at 4k? i only have a K&N FIPK, C&L plenum, and a catted xpipe with 275/50/17 mickey T's.
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Old 08-07-2009, 03:31 PM
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Does it hook? If so ur good. I dump the clutch at 5k on motor and 4k on spray
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