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Old 11-18-2007, 07:00 PM
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Default Those w/2 steps (rev limiters), N/A, 5000-6000 converter, what rpm do you launch at?

My current setup will consist of 29.5x10.5 ET Drags, 4.56 (more than likely will have to step down), ProTorque 5800 converter, etc. I have the Lingenfelter rev limiter, also known as a 2 step, but technically a 1 step, and was wondering those with similar setups, what rpm works best for you on the launch?

My previous setup I launched right off the converter, which was somewhere in the lower to mid 5000, as I didn't have any type of launch rev limiter.

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the number i hear is within 1k of the flash rpm of the converter, mine flashes to 5300 i stage at 4500 (and occasionally have been know to put it on the bumper lol)
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4200 with a 29 X 10.5W Hoosier on slow car

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So is there a rule of thumb or an equation for something like this? I'm so busy with work, that I may make it out to the track 4-5 times a month if I'm lucky. I just want to get my car dialed in as quickly as possible without having too many different adjustments. I wanted to get close, then go from there. I know that's hard to do with so many different combinations out there, but I figured someone had to have somehting similar. Thanks.
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Anyone else?
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Start at 4500 and keep bumping it up, have to see where you end up.
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So I'd be wasting my time starting out at 1500 rpms and working my way up?
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I would think so.
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My converter flashes at 5200. I set my two-step anywhere between 4000 and 4600.
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my converter flashes at 5200 as well and I just lauch off the tranny brake at wot
the 2 step is for when I run in the 10.90 class and I have to slow it down a bit
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My car ran fastest leaving at WOT on the TB running on the motor, on the n20 is left a little harder dropping the rpm to around 3500.
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Is this limiter going to help the car leave softer so that it wheelies less? I also want it for consistancy. Anyone else want to pitch in on what rpm they set their limiter to?
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My experience on the motor using the rev limiter at a lower rpm it will wheelie less, leaving with less rpm on the N20 it made mine wheelie more.




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