Whats the best RPM to Lanuch a 01 GT 5-spd

steedamustang01 · 10-07-2002, 04:18 PM

I have a 2001 Mustang GT 5-speed pretty much stock engine wise,... But I was wondering at what RPMs should I lanuch my car to get the best take off... on street tires? And also at what RPM should I shift at when racing?

blue00gt · 10-07-2002, 04:22 PM

On street tires for me slipping the clutch at about 2500rpm works best and I shift at an indicated 6000 on the stock tach.

steedamustang01 · 10-07-2002, 04:31 PM

What exactly do you mean " slipping the clutch "?

blue00gt · 10-07-2002, 06:17 PM

By 'slipping the clutch' I mean letting it out only part way at first and letting it slip until the car gets rolling so that it doesn't burn out. If you just dump the clutch off the line you will either burn out or bog the motor. It's something you just have to practice to get the feel of. It will wear out your clutch quicker, but you have to do it to get the best launch.

2002silverGT · 10-07-2002, 08:12 PM

Steedamustang01:
Off topic, not to be rude but your stang is to low IMO.

gilmoujr · 10-07-2002, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 2002silverGT
Steedamustang01:
Off topic, not to be rude but your stang is to low IMO.

Which also hurts your launch. Your car cannot "sit down" like it should for drag racing. You may be able to corner well, but a stock suspension with the same mods as you will eat your lunch at the track. Just to let you know so you are not disappointed at the track. You will probably have a tendency to spin on the line.

10-07-2002, 04:18 PM	#1
steedamustang01 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 120	Whats the best RPM to Lanuch a 01 GT 5-spd I have a 2001 Mustang GT 5-speed pretty much stock engine wise,... But I was wondering at what RPMs should I lanuch my car to get the best take off... on street tires? And also at what RPM should I shift at when racing? __________________ MODS: - Painted Side Mirrors, Straight Pipes, K&N Filtercharger, Modified Air Silencer, Steeda Tremex 3650 Short Throw Tri-Ax Shifter, Saleen MOMO Shifter, Custom Painted Interior, Modified Saleen Racecraft Progressive Sport Springs SLAMMED 3 1/2 inches, Saleen S-281 Wing, Saleen chrome wheels 18x9 front and 18x10 rear, Saleen Locking Lugs, 265-35-ZR18 Toyo Proxes T1-S's, White Face Indiglo Gauges, 9007 Silver Star HID Headlights, Personalized Licence Plate " 2L8 I 1 " (To Late I Won), Chrome Bumper Decal inserts, Lowered Windshield Wiper MOD, MAC Offset rack bushings, 5% Limo Window Tint.

10-07-2002, 04:22 PM	#2
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	On street tires for me slipping the clutch at about 2500rpm works best and I shift at an indicated 6000 on the stock tach. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

10-07-2002, 04:31 PM	#3
steedamustang01 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 120	What exactly do you mean " slipping the clutch "? __________________ MODS: - Painted Side Mirrors, Straight Pipes, K&N Filtercharger, Modified Air Silencer, Steeda Tremex 3650 Short Throw Tri-Ax Shifter, Saleen MOMO Shifter, Custom Painted Interior, Modified Saleen Racecraft Progressive Sport Springs SLAMMED 3 1/2 inches, Saleen S-281 Wing, Saleen chrome wheels 18x9 front and 18x10 rear, Saleen Locking Lugs, 265-35-ZR18 Toyo Proxes T1-S's, White Face Indiglo Gauges, 9007 Silver Star HID Headlights, Personalized Licence Plate " 2L8 I 1 " (To Late I Won), Chrome Bumper Decal inserts, Lowered Windshield Wiper MOD, MAC Offset rack bushings, 5% Limo Window Tint.

10-07-2002, 06:17 PM	#4
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	By 'slipping the clutch' I mean letting it out only part way at first and letting it slip until the car gets rolling so that it doesn't burn out. If you just dump the clutch off the line you will either burn out or bog the motor. It's something you just have to practice to get the feel of. It will wear out your clutch quicker, but you have to do it to get the best launch. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

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2002silverGT Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1	Steedamustang01: Off topic, not to be rude but your stang is to low IMO.