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I have always driven cars with a manual tranny, now my question is that since my car is an auto what is the best method to launch it, since I cant rev it in first gear. hope any of this makes sense
oh and how far do you recommend reving it, as in 3000rpm to 3500rpm
Its not a matter of how far you recommend revving the engine, it is a matter of how high you can rev before the stall converter locks and your tires can no longer stay still. Stock, our V6 auto has a stall speed of probably between 1700 and 2000 rpm. The reason for the disparity is because the weight of your particular car and the condition of your brakes also determine when the tires will break loose. So the short answer is - if you are running a stock torque converter - put the car in gear, press firmly on the brakes, rev the engine to within 500 to 750 rpm below your cars stall speed (this will keep you tires still while bringing your engine to as much torque as can be attained at 1700 - 2000 rpm); then when the light turns green ..... release the brakes and launch as hard as you can. That's just IMO but I know there's folks out there who can give you other, maybe better, advice.
07-30-2006, 07:38 PM
RE: dam auto
