Re: Shutting off engine crossing finish line
 

Well I don't know. Maybe I've been lucky. I try to ask questions and learn as much as I can. Maybe with 3 qts of oil in the engine it makes sense to get it shut off ASAP. But otherwise no.
Thanks for the good info.

Re: Shutting off engine crossing finish line
 

Rehr-Morrison has a great article in their tech area why you should shut down the engine at the finish line. A valve body with a clean safe neutral should be used however. There are many tech articles on their site but that are a “must read” if you are a racer.

Re: Shutting off engine crossing finish line
 

On my stick BBC I push the clutch pedal in and let it idle.Should I also key it off?

Re: Shutting off engine crossing finish line
 

Let me clarify my answer, I am only talking about SBC Stockers with 3 speed GM automatic transmissions with Cheetah shifters...no clean neutral....

Re: Shutting off engine crossing finish line
 

I have a TCI shifter hooked to a reverse valve body c-6.
It also will not make a clean shot from 3rd to neutral

Re: Shutting off engine crossing finish line
 

Just curious...

Auto trans
Go thru the traps at 120 plus
Straight to neutral and Shut the engine off and coast


I have always wondered how the output shaft gets lubrication since the front pump is not running ?

Re: Shutting off engine crossing finish line
 

I put my stick car in neutral and shut the engine off, which also shuts off the Racepak.

Re: Shutting off engine crossing finish line
 

I watched the videos here on class racer. Many of the older cars do this and the newer cars seem to leave it in gear. As mentioned some 3 speed trans builders don't recommend it. The clean neutral valve body would be a must, I would think.

Re: Shutting off engine crossing finish line
 

Don't try it without a clean neutral transmission. Period.

Re: Shutting off engine crossing finish line
 

Isn't there a danger of the front drum letting go if you free wheel it at that kind of RPM?