in the elevens

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I have a SS Yank 3,600 converter being installed this tuesday and im just wondering what would result in a better 60ft time,flashing from idle or footbraking as much as the tires can hold and then stepping on it?

I had a 3,400 Vigalante in a 87 Grand National and would have to get the boost up prior to launching..

So i just wanted to see whats best for these type of cars...

Thanks for all of your thoughts in advance...

Badazz 97 TA

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trial and error. Only way to find out is try different ways. I know most street style converters just like to take off from idle. Take advantage of the torque multiplication.

in the elevens

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Thanks i appreciate your input

SS SLP2

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have been told Yanks like to be flashed and most other like to be stalled
but I think also it will be trial and error
Dave jump in and give the stright info
Johnny

in the elevens

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This is 1 question i forgot to ask Dave when i ordered the converter from him..

I hope he does see this thread... And gives me some direction...

Thanks

Yank

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Start out at 2400 go up by 200 rpm each run till you find your sweet spot.
Thats what I do with the SS3600.

1989GTA

Dave, would that method work for the PT4000?

Yank

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Brake stall as high up in the RPM as you can

1989GTA

Thanks Dave.

onyx_rock

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This was always the best results for me. Just before the tires are ready to break loose. I have a vig 3600 and cut 1.64 60s on nitto 555rs using this method.

allbaugh_04

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I've seen people run better times launching from idle to slightly above idle. Try it both ways.

in the elevens

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Thanks again to all of you. My converter was installed today,so im taking a long ride around Florida tomorrow because the card that came with the converter said not to launch hard until i have driven 150 miles on the car i guess these require a breakin period?
And as long as the rain holds off i will be at the track this friday nite...
I will update you hopefully with Great news...

Thanks again

allbaugh_04

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Alright, try it both ways and lmk. Try 1500 then try maxing it out like others have suggested.

thunderstruck507

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I tried stalling up, holding around 1500rpm, and off idle

So far off idle has been the best even though it spun a little, but it was only a 1.79 60ft

This was on 555Rs, 275/50/15

02_ramair_ta

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heat those tires up, and let it rip!! I have tried both, and both methods work, just came down to tire, and burnout.. the off idle was alittle more forgiving..

My 2cents

Detoxx03

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Both works well if you can get the car to hook up

06Sierra2

is this true of most of the different brand converters? my circle d was installed today and after driving home to check the fluid i went wot. everything seems fine, checked the fluid again. maybe i wont get on it at all tomorrow...

02 BLK WS6

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Circle D 4C here. This converter likes to be footbraked to about 2k. Best na 60' = 1.69, best N20 60' = 1.44

I haven't launched it na since some major susp adjustments. Might improve even more from the previous 1.69.

KBG

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I have tried both with my Circle D and I have gotten a little better (very slightly) results from mashing the pedal from an idle.....every car is different so it is best to just try both and see what works for you/your car

01SuperSport

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I haven't had any practice with mine but yea I've heard that off idle or brake stalling it to around 1,500