First time racing tips look here

White99stang · June 16th, 2008, 03:25 PM

i don't see you breaking anything on drag radials. i was launching on the limiter with a blower, on drag radials on a 15 inch rim and nothing ever broke. But you should be in the low 1.7 range at least

HessiaN257 · June 17th, 2008, 09:13 AM

With the stock 3.27s let 3rd gear wind out or shift to 4th? It seems like I am right at 5XXX RPMs right at the end of the track.

White99stang · June 17th, 2008, 05:47 PM

if you are shifting into 4th with stock gears than you are either making a ton of power or something is wrong.

HessiaN257 · June 18th, 2008, 02:18 PM

Yeah, everytime I went to the track I left it in 3rd. But someone told me try shifting to 4th, I have never done it, I was just making sure since you have much more knowledge with these cars then I do.

suprajay79 · June 30th, 2008, 05:53 PM

Don't forget to throw in the smaller rotating diameter of the wheel if you're running anything other than street... I had my D/Rs on and ran out of 3rd and bounced off the limiter. My 13.9 could have been a 13.7.

347stroker · July 4th, 2008, 07:33 PM

Whew that takes some balls to launch at 5k lol.

schwarzGT · July 16th, 2008, 12:39 PM

I just took my car down the 1/8th mile track for the first time and wow what a rush! I wish I would have read this post before I went cause my tires were spinning and the times were sucking! My trans is making a sweet noise now so as soon as I get it fixed ill be sure to apply these tips for hopefully some better times, good post!

June 16th, 2008, 03:25 PM	#21
White99stang #1 Asshole Mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: elkridge, MD Posts: 2,681	i don't see you breaking anything on drag radials. i was launching on the limiter with a blower, on drag radials on a 15 inch rim and nothing ever broke. But you should be in the low 1.7 range at least __________________ 99 Mustang GT VT 302 Stroker (race car) 11.13@123 for sale 9k 06 Dodge MegaCab. Cummins diesel power. Smarty jr. Diablosport Powerpuck, Silencer ring removed, intake baffling mia, Isspro pyro, boost, and tranny gauges, 6inch chrome tip

June 17th, 2008, 09:13 AM	#22
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794	With the stock 3.27s let 3rd gear wind out or shift to 4th? It seems like I am right at 5XXX RPMs right at the end of the track. __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

June 17th, 2008, 05:47 PM	#23
White99stang #1 Asshole Mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: elkridge, MD Posts: 2,681	if you are shifting into 4th with stock gears than you are either making a ton of power or something is wrong. __________________ 99 Mustang GT VT 302 Stroker (race car) 11.13@123 for sale 9k 06 Dodge MegaCab. Cummins diesel power. Smarty jr. Diablosport Powerpuck, Silencer ring removed, intake baffling mia, Isspro pyro, boost, and tranny gauges, 6inch chrome tip

June 18th, 2008, 02:18 PM	#24
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794	Yeah, everytime I went to the track I left it in 3rd. But someone told me try shifting to 4th, I have never done it, I was just making sure since you have much more knowledge with these cars then I do. __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

June 30th, 2008, 05:53 PM	#25
suprajay79 Regular 2001 Mustang GT 13.85 @ 100.5 w/3000 ft. alt.! F***ing A! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountain Home, Idaho Posts: 194	Don't forget to throw in the smaller rotating diameter of the wheel if you're running anything other than street... I had my D/Rs on and ran out of 3rd and bounced off the limiter. My 13.9 could have been a 13.7. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT 5-Speed, Oxford White; Chrome FR500s (17x10.5 in back), Chin spoiler, 20/5% tint Mods: K&N FIPK Flowmaster Catback BBK Underdrive pulleys 3.73 Gears (not installed) Eibach Pro-Kit BBK Plenum & 70mm TB SCT Livewire 91 oct. tune

July 4th, 2008, 07:33 PM	#26
347stroker Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Texas Posts: 966	Whew that takes some balls to launch at 5k lol. __________________ Foxlake stage 2 heads, CMS stage 2 cams, Custom Diablo tune, BBK LT's, BBK O/R H, Bassani Race Mufflers, MGW STS, 75MM TB, K&N CAI, Eibach Sportlines, 4.10's Mineral Gray Club Member #1

July 16th, 2008, 12:39 PM	#27
schwarzGT Look Ma! My First Post! 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 1	I just took my car down the 1/8th mile track for the first time and wow what a rush! I wish I would have read this post before I went cause my tires were spinning and the times were sucking! My trans is making a sweet noise now so as soon as I get it fixed ill be sure to apply these tips for hopefully some better times, good post! __________________ StangSuspension.com Series II 2 inch lowering springs, MM Caster Camber Plates, MM Strut Tower Brace, Steeda Bumpsteer Kit, Steeda Clutch Pedal Improvement Kit, Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch

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