Bad 1/4 mile times?

[Mustang92]

Originally posted by 98SNAKE:
Mustang92 you dont think that 7,000 is to high considering that my power curve drops off at about 6,500? I know that I suck at taking off, I can power shift good i've been told. Also I didn't take your comments the wrong way. I need all the help and advice I can get. What tire pressure do you recommend?

Thanks Will

Shifting at 7K is perfect. Think about it if you shift at peak RPM then your RPM's drop to a lower spot in the power band. When what you want to do is keep your car in the power band as long as possible. So by staying in it till 7K when you shift your RPM's stay higher in the next gear and will be making more power. My power band drops off at 5400 but I shift at 5900 or so. Try it a few passes and see what works for you.

For tire pressure try right around 15-18PSI best thing to do is just start off high and drop a PSI every pass till you find what works best for you. When I had the Nitto's I would just do a good 8-10 second burnout in 2nd gear. Then slip the clutch just enough to get the car rolling then stomp on it. That was good enough to pull a couple 1.77 60fts on DR's.

Bill