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10-05-2014, 09:14 AM | #1 |
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Launch rpm for F/S. 396 ,325hp ?
What should I be leaving at ? I 've only tried it once at 4500 rpm an it spun to a 1.78 60 ft. I have 2.98 1st gear,538 rear gears. 30x9 hoosier radials, 8 inch wheels .caltrac springs and bars. Any advice would be great I'm new to stick cars.
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10-05-2014, 09:23 AM | #2 |
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Re: Launch rpm for F/S. 396 ,325hp ?
Most people have a terrible time hooking up radial slicks on a stick car.
We ran Hoosier bias ply tires on the G/S Camaro we had. What front springs and shocks are you using? What bushings and ball joints? What clutch system are you using?
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Re: Launch rpm for F/S. 396 ,325hp ?
Comp,products 3 way adjustable set 80 20' fronts, strange single adjustable rears set all the way soft, front springs are morosso, heavy small block, uncut . Stock moog ball joints, neopreim front bushings with teeth ground off. Aluinuim flywheel with ram clutch 3 finger pressure plate.
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Re: Launch rpm for F/S. 396 ,325hp ?
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I strongly suggest that you talk to Mcleod tomorrow about a complete Soft-Lok setup for your car. http://www.mcleodracing.com/index.ph...l?options=cart You can spend more money, and you might be a little quicker. But most are best off with the Mcleod Soft-Lok.
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Re: Launch rpm for F/S. 396 ,325hp ?
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You said ram 3 finger pp. What size and compound or type disc? Any counterweight on? How much base pressure?
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Re: Launch rpm for F/S. 396 ,325hp ?
Most stick racers are running the same tire Jim stated, it is a stick tire. I don't think anyone in Stock has had success making a Radial work. Is this a new clutch? Did it come from Tim Hyatt? Or did you buy it from Jegs or Summit? Base pressure should be less than 300.
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Re: Launch rpm for F/S. 396 ,325hp ?
With your setup, leave at an idle, or around 2500. You might have a chance then. Need to go to a bias stick tire when you wear yourself out with the radial. Then you will find it easier to make the car work. Good luck
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Re: Launch rpm for F/S. 396 ,325hp ?
Your running a 5.38 rear gear with a 325 hp BB Camaro stocker? To even try to get radials to work on a stick car you would need low clutch press. I would run a M/T bias stick tire with that combo. gsa612
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