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i hav a 98 3.8 firebird i was wonderin how to get a good launch
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A search in the drag racing forum might answer your question.www.RedLineVSix.com || 1996 Camaro, 15.159@92.5mphComment
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1: convert to M5
2: learn to drive a stick
3: rev to 2.5k
4: drop clutch
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so with an automatic do i need 2 rev to 2.5 in neutral then shift into drive while still at 2.5Comment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>95 FIREBIRD so with an automatic do i need 2 rev to 2.5 in neutral then shift into drive while still at 2.5 <hr></blockquote>
NO please don't do that! Neutral drops aren't the best for the transmission without a doubt. Since you have an auto. Hold the brake so the car doesn't move forward. Lightly press the throttle until your RPMs come to about 1300-1600. Hold it at that RPM and anticipate when the light will turn green and go for it. Hope this helps man. Oh by the way I usually take off right after I see the 3rd amber light come on. My best R/T has been a .503 so I hope this helps. [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]<a href=\"http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Street/6330/VicCamaro.html\" target=\"_blank\"><b>*1997 Silver Camaro A4/3.08*</b></a><br /><b>Best 1/4</b>(December 17, 2003)<br />Race weight: 3580lbs w/driver <br />RT: .396 1/4: 14.93 60\': 2.08 MPH: 89.73<br /><b>Mods</b><br />>Flowmaster 80 muffler (muffler only) >Homemade cold air with K&N 1000cfm cone filter >Trans-go Shift Kit >2400-2600 TCI converter<p><b>*1969 Camaro SS*</b><br />*502ci (92-octane pump gas)<br />*2-speed powerglide<br /><b>Best 1/4:</b>1.34 60ft 9.78@138.12mph (Aug 16, 2003)Comment
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yes, usually about 1500 rpm is good (my torque converter won't let me rev past 1900 with the brake on LOL) And make sure not to go wide open throttle right away. Each automatic has a sweet spot that allows it to accelerate best in 1st gear: learn where it is on your car (still working on that with mine) and that will allow you to get the best 1st gear acceleration. After that, its pedal to the metal!
-Eric
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2002 Navy Blue Camaro A4, 3800-II V6, K&N filter. 80-series Flowmaster exhaust w/2 dual tips
To come: FTRA, whisper lid, and maybe someday (sigh, I hate stock gears) 3.42s.
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"Hey guys, check out my crank windows!"-Eric<br />2002 Navy Blue Camaro...Striped and Stalled. 35th Anniversary SS wheels <br />Best ET: 15.384 @ 88.32 on street tires<br />Project Whitney: Goal, 14.0 1/4 by summer 2008.Comment
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Hey Eric i have a 02 and i can launch mine at 2300. Anything past that and i get tire spin.2004 Dodge Dakota 3.7 litres of raw power!!<br />Nothing but a 6!<br />Do you know for sure? John 3:18Comment
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yea 2300 is about the limit...but it's not necessarily the most optimal. I did that and pulled a 15.7...ugh. I'll never do that again. Try launching around 1800rpmsComment
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I’m new. I actually don’t own a Camaro or firebird. I do have a 2000 Camaro 3.8 fly by throttle and 4l60e. This is installed in a 1980 Triumph TR7...3 weeks ago -
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