Learning to launch
 

:confused: Hi Folks,
New to the Stock world. I have built a 76 Camaro small block with 350,350 trans 275 first,suppose to be 5000 stall TCI,Feels like 3500 to 4000. 4.56 gears.MSD with two step. what should my car leave at.Weighs 3775 J/SA.If I set my two step at 3400 when it goes on the two step do I mat the throttle then.I am a NEWBE! I hope to be at my first divisonal in May. Thank You for all your help.
Confussed

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one of the the items you mite want to invest in a play back tach or a data logger that reads engine rpm and drive shaft speed ,this will give you the data needed to work on your combo and see where your rpm flash launch ,wheel speed ,or traction loss ,the way ihave my car set up is industrial roller bearing micro switch on the back side of the brake arm with good adjustabuilty ,,two step set at 3400 holding the car at 900 psi on the brake gauge ,smoothly roll into the gas until you foot is on the floor and release the brake ,and hang on ,,if you have a play back tach you can see where your converter peaks once it comes off the two step gmonde

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First of all , you will have to change that 4.56 for a 5.13 gear ; after that and all the other go fast tricks that you will pick up once you take the stocker plunge , you can play with starting line techniques

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As long as the valve train will handle 5.13 gears and tires are sized accordingly. Converter seems conservative also. But you'll know more with a playback tach. I learned A LOT with my Autometer.

I footbrake, so I can't help you with the 2-step.

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Short answer is Yes.... try this.. stage 1st light...pull car up to 2000 stage 2nd light push 2-step button then mash the gas.

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Thank You for all your Expert advice!

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You do have the 2 step button mounted on the brake pedal, right?

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If you would like my help, let me know.... I have this combo and it does not run to bad.. Gary

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[ I have this combo and it does not run to bad.. Gary[/QUOTE]

WOW that is a understatement!! This man has a bad hot rod!! Listen to him.

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Gary's combo is really fast. Mine won't be anywhere near that fast anytime soon. Lisyten to Gary he knows what it takes on that combo.