3.8 launches

pilot37 · January 12th, 2008, 05:32 PM

i asked this in the racer's corner, but i figured id get some help over here since my launches w/o posi are prolly a lot different than the gt's

for those of you that are still mostly stock:
how do you launch? slip the clutch or dump it? @ what rpm? what rpm do you powershift at?

El_Cangri · January 12th, 2008, 05:35 PM

idk about launching since i never been at track

powershift at 5.2k's rpm but i think that can mess the motor a lil bit idk lol its still good so i still do it when i can

tjames · January 12th, 2008, 06:05 PM

i usually dump it at around 2000K , but i turn TC off just in case so it doesnt cut power. but i will be takeing care of that soon when i get a t-loc and 3.73's

Onemanzu · January 12th, 2008, 07:12 PM

I launch low too... and i don't power shift...

ROUSHME661 · January 12th, 2008, 07:20 PM

around 2200 and dump it you should get a nice clean launch without too much traction lost TC off too
i shift around 4800

El_Cangri · January 12th, 2008, 08:06 PM

5.2rpm is where the peak h.p is...

bah! fuck just shift a tad after touching red line

Onemanzu · January 12th, 2008, 08:12 PM

I shift 1k before redline

pilot37 · January 12th, 2008, 10:25 PM

im assuming TC is traction control?
how do i turn that off? lol. i dont know if i even have it...

Onemanzu · January 12th, 2008, 10:43 PM

there will be a button ... below the radio i believe... it wasn't offered on my car so i can' tell you

itschristorres8 · January 12th, 2008, 10:51 PM

slip the clutch and dont power shift its horrible on the tranny
you cant drop the clutch at 2200rpms
at least i sure as hell couldnt not even at 2000

mustangjeff1997 · January 13th, 2008, 12:23 AM

yea, it's under the radio...big giant button...can't miss it

motorhead6776 · January 13th, 2008, 02:05 AM

hmmm i never knew they offered tc on v6 mustangs o.O??? anyways i usually launch from 2200 to 2500 and granny shift at 5100 to 5200... i like my engine and tranny in their current working condition.

Blainestang · January 13th, 2008, 04:18 PM

I slip the clutch from around ~3000 rpm... at least 2500rpm.

Even with virtually stock power, stock gears, and open diff, I've managed 2.21 60's.

BTW, if you've still got power, you don't want to shift and waste the gearing of the lower gear.

tjames · January 13th, 2008, 05:08 PM

[quote=motorhead6776;779908]hmmm i never knew they offered tc on v6 mustangs o.Oquote]

it is, i have it. its good for rainy days, especially stoping on a hill in the rain and trying to start going again

El_Cangri · January 13th, 2008, 09:27 PM

i dont have it

it sux on rainy days... even getting to my garage sux wet ramp burnout ftl

itschristorres8 · January 13th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by motorhead6776

hmmm i never knew they offered tc on v6 mustangs o.O??? anyways i usually launch from 2200 to 2500 and granny shift at 5100 to 5200... i like my engine and tranny in their current working condition.

dont pussy pedal the car
i take my shit to 5500rpms sometimes
i have more to worry then a stock car

itschristorres8 · January 13th, 2008, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by Blainestang

I slip the clutch from around ~3000 rpm... at least 2500rpm.

Even with virtually stock power, stock gears, and open diff, I've managed 2.21 60's.

BTW, if you've still got power, you don't want to shift and waste the gearing of the lower gear.

and you dont spin?
i spun at the track on 1700rpms
17x9 tires(open diff) just a few bolt on mods

Blainestang · January 14th, 2008, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

and you dont spin?
i spun at the track on 1700rpms
17x9 tires(open diff) just a few bolt on mods

Yeah, if you drop the clutch @ 1700, you'll spin.

I've tried launching from 1700-2000 rpm and it's either spin or bog...

So, I upped the rpm's to 2500-3000, and I just modulate the clutch to eliminate wheelspin, and because of the rpm, the car doesn't bog as badly once the clutch is out... consistent low 2.2 60's w/ stock power, stock gears, and open diff.

RavensChild · January 14th, 2008, 04:06 PM

and here comes Raven with the noob question

what do you mean by power shift???

Blainestang · January 14th, 2008, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by RavensChild

and here comes Raven with the noob question

what do you mean by power shift???

Powershifting is when you shift without letting off the gas.

January 12th, 2008, 05:32 PM	#1
pilot37 Regular 03 SVT Vert/'00 V6 Vert Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 208 iTrader: 0 reviews	3.8 launches i asked this in the racer's corner, but i figured id get some help over here since my launches w/o posi are prolly a lot different than the gt's for those of you that are still mostly stock: how do you launch? slip the clutch or dump it? @ what rpm? what rpm do you powershift at? __________________ 2003 Terminator--JLT C/F CAI, Magnaflow Cat-back MM Mountain Crusader Club--MMMCC link MM Cobra Club #60

January 12th, 2008, 07:12 PM	#4
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I launch low too... and i don't power shift... __________________ My Foz

January 12th, 2008, 07:20 PM	#5
ROUSHME661 Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lamont CA Posts: 663 iTrader: 0 reviews	around 2200 and dump it you should get a nice clean launch without too much traction lost TC off too i shift around 4800 __________________ 01 v6 true duals with 40 series flows and custom h pipe cold air intake http://www.myspace.com/xxarsonfreakxx (PERSONAL) http://www.myspace.com/vicious_racing (THE STANG FAMILY)

January 12th, 2008, 08:12 PM	#7
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I shift 1k before redline __________________ My Foz

January 12th, 2008, 10:25 PM	#8
pilot37 Regular 03 SVT Vert/'00 V6 Vert Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 208 iTrader: 0 reviews	im assuming TC is traction control? how do i turn that off? lol. i dont know if i even have it... __________________ 2003 Terminator--JLT C/F CAI, Magnaflow Cat-back MM Mountain Crusader Club--MMMCC link MM Cobra Club #60

January 12th, 2008, 10:43 PM	#9
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	there will be a button ... below the radio i believe... it wasn't offered on my car so i can' tell you __________________ My Foz

January 12th, 2008, 10:51 PM	#10
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,806 iTrader: 2 reviews	slip the clutch and dont power shift its horrible on the tranny you cant drop the clutch at 2200rpms at least i sure as hell couldnt not even at 2000 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

January 13th, 2008, 12:23 AM	#11
mustangjeff1997 Enthusiast 96 Nissan D21 Low and stupid. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Under your bed Posts: 586 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea, it's under the radio...big giant button...can't miss it

January 13th, 2008, 02:05 AM	#12
motorhead6776 Enthusiast 2003 Mustang 15.00@93.06 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plaistow NH Posts: 546 iTrader: 1 reviews	hmmm i never knew they offered tc on v6 mustangs o.O??? anyways i usually launch from 2200 to 2500 and granny shift at 5100 to 5200... i like my engine and tranny in their current working condition.

January 13th, 2008, 04:18 PM	#13
Blainestang Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 452 iTrader: 0 reviews	I slip the clutch from around ~3000 rpm... at least 2500rpm. Even with virtually stock power, stock gears, and open diff, I've managed 2.21 60's. BTW, if you've still got power, you don't want to shift and waste the gearing of the lower gear. __________________ 1993 2.3L Coupe [Motortopia] : Open-Track Project... 216k miles 2000 V6 (Black,5-speed) [Motortopia] : Heads/Cam (EXHAUST CLIP) 2001 Harley Davidson F-150 Acts 16:31

January 14th, 2008, 04:06 PM	#19
RavensChild Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang Coupe Amazing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,312 iTrader: 2 reviews	and here comes Raven with the noob question what do you mean by power shift???

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