Launching technicque

84gt347 · 03-29-2002, 07:01 PM

I have 4.10 gears and a tremick tko II, a 347 and a 100 wet shot. I have MT et streets, (26.11.5-15). To hook in 1st gear and launch on the bottle seems impossible. I was thinking of trying a 2nd gear launch. Has anyone got any suggestions?

FordFasteR · 03-31-2002, 12:31 AM

do a quick burnout to warm up the tires...

launch OFF the bottle, ... going into mid 2nd gear you can spray it...

but if you still cant hook in 2nd, then, spray in 3rd instead.

Jeff Chambers · 03-31-2002, 08:26 AM

Launching in second is a sure fire way to toast your clutch, not to mention kill your 60' times. Your final drive ratio will only be around 8.20 (1.99 x 4.10) instead of closer to 13.0 (3.35 x 4.10). It sounds like you need to work on your launch rpm and possibly suspension in general. Try bringing the launch rpm down to the point where the motor bogs, then work back up until you find the rpm where you get just about 1 spin on the tire without the engine bogging. I've got a friend with stock suspension (no four link or ladder bar setup) with a 383 stroker, 300 shot and ET streets that pulls low 1.3 60' times off the bottle, so it can be done.

Ron1 · 03-31-2002, 01:02 PM

How about using a NOS Progressive Controller? They are not only time based but also level based. You could set it to apply 10% on lauch, and reach 100% flow at 7 seconds. I realize this would be a lot simpler with an automatic, unless you powershift thru all the gears, never lifting on the shifts to keep the WOT switch closed.

Ron

03-29-2002, 07:01 PM	#1
84gt347 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: sherwood Forest Posts: 291	Launching technicque I have 4.10 gears and a tremick tko II, a 347 and a 100 wet shot. I have MT et streets, (26.11.5-15). To hook in 1st gear and launch on the bottle seems impossible. I was thinking of trying a 2nd gear launch. Has anyone got any suggestions?

03-31-2002, 12:31 AM	#2
FordFasteR Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Hallandale Beach, FL, USA Posts: 92	do a quick burnout to warm up the tires... launch OFF the bottle, ... going into mid 2nd gear you can spray it... but if you still cant hook in 2nd, then, spray in 3rd instead. __________________ 92 lx hatch 5spd. http://www.pcrepairworld.com/nitrousworld

03-31-2002, 08:26 AM	#3
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Launching in second is a sure fire way to toast your clutch, not to mention kill your 60' times. Your final drive ratio will only be around 8.20 (1.99 x 4.10) instead of closer to 13.0 (3.35 x 4.10). It sounds like you need to work on your launch rpm and possibly suspension in general. Try bringing the launch rpm down to the point where the motor bogs, then work back up until you find the rpm where you get just about 1 spin on the tire without the engine bogging. I've got a friend with stock suspension (no four link or ladder bar setup) with a 383 stroker, 300 shot and ET streets that pulls low 1.3 60' times off the bottle, so it can be done. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

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03-31-2002, 01:02 PM	#4
Ron1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Vancouver, WA USA Posts: 439	How about using a NOS Progressive Controller? They are not only time based but also level based. You could set it to apply 10% on lauch, and reach 100% flow at 7 seconds. I realize this would be a lot simpler with an automatic, unless you powershift thru all the gears, never lifting on the shifts to keep the WOT switch closed. Ron