[94scgt]

can anyone give me some tips on how to launch my 5.0 at the track my friend/mechanic did one run 13.7 i runned twice and only did 13.9 he even said he could had gone lower than 13.7 maybe 13.4 or 13.5 the m/t radial tires pressure when he runned where at 15psi .at what rpm shoul i shift (i have a small blower running 8psi, 76mm maf, full exhaust, dynoed at 313rwhp)should i start at 3k rpm and dump the clutch or should i go higher? at rpm should i shift gears? any tips would be appreciate it

[Julian Moore]

Is your rear end stock?? I launch drag radials, 13psi at 4500 rpm and run 1.8 60's. When I run the slicks, I run at 14psi and launch at 5K on the nitrous. Literally dump the clutch. One thing to tell you is I have a built rear and clutch. If your stock, I would say launch at 4K. Good luck...practice makes perfect.

[bronxbomber26]

When I was racing about 2 years ago I use to launch about 4k...I had stock rear end except the 3.73's with slicks....After a few of those weak launches my buddy said just let it rip...So I wound it up to 5k-5300 and let it rip...After that I always stayed in the 1.7-1.8 60 ft...That was with no suspension work at all.. The way it came from the factory....I ran 13.5's....Now that I', going to be back racing next fall I will be running some bigger axels ....Hopefully mid-low 11's all motor in my convertible tank....

[94scgt]

well i have m/t street legal tires i have 3.73's 313rwhp and 13.7 in the quarter its not great i should do better i been launching at 4k rpm's should i let it rip in the 5k-5300 do a little p-brake to heat them up or should i use another technique

[bronxbomber26]

Originally Posted by 94scgt

well i have m/t street legal tires i have 3.73's 313rwhp and 13.7 in the quarter its not great i should do better i been launching at 4k rpm's should i let it rip in the 5k-5300 do a little p-brake to heat them up or should i use another technique

If they are the ET streets you don't have to do a monster burnout..Rev it to about 5,000 and get going...Remember to shift basically soon as you launch...Axles don't cost much..Just a couple hundred.

[94scgt]

ok thanx i'll try that in moroso this friday also with the addition of cobra intake and e303 cam lets see how i do thnx

[Julian Moore]

What air pressure are you running?? Drop them to 14 psi and watch them hook. Also put 50 pound sin the front tires..less rolling resistance.