Gratuitus extended photo op burnouts
03-30-2009, 04:45 AM
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Gratuitus extended photo op burnouts This might be more of a "general discussion" type thread, but I figure I'd ask here because I feel the responses might be more informed.
I have a 'burning' desire to test out my line lock & I have some worn ET streets..
I don't plan on burning them till the tires pop or anything crazy like that.\
I just want to get some cool pictures. The whole 10 years I've had the car, I've never done anything like that.
1)Would you subject your car to it?
2)What are the risks to the drive train ?
I have a 'burning' desire to test out my line lock & I have some worn ET streets..
I don't plan on burning them till the tires pop or anything crazy like that.\
I just want to get some cool pictures. The whole 10 years I've had the car, I've never done anything like that.
1)Would you subject your car to it?
2)What are the risks to the drive train ?
Last edited by BYE RICE; 03-30-2009 at 05:45 AM.
03-30-2009, 11:12 AM
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My line of thought is,of course, do this away from where law enforcement would get involved(duh).
So I find the big parking lot away from fixed objects & people....
Make a 'burnout' box with a gallon or two of water, get the car up to about 3K in second gear, engage the line lock.
Once the tires are spinning, I'll increase the RPM up to about 4500 & hold it for about 30 seconds & then release the line lock & let it roll out as I come off of the throttle.
I'm wondering if I should abort early if the engine starts to bog (tires grabbing) in order to not fry the clutch...
My other concern is the stress on the rear end...either with the posi clutches or the carrier bearings getting hot.
At the track, my burnouts are 5 seconds max.
So I find the big parking lot away from fixed objects & people....
Make a 'burnout' box with a gallon or two of water, get the car up to about 3K in second gear, engage the line lock.
Once the tires are spinning, I'll increase the RPM up to about 4500 & hold it for about 30 seconds & then release the line lock & let it roll out as I come off of the throttle.
I'm wondering if I should abort early if the engine starts to bog (tires grabbing) in order to not fry the clutch...
My other concern is the stress on the rear end...either with the posi clutches or the carrier bearings getting hot.
At the track, my burnouts are 5 seconds max.
Last edited by BYE RICE; 03-30-2009 at 11:20 AM.
03-30-2009, 01:11 PM
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Dude are you freaking serious? Just give it hell and have someone take a picture! You race the car, a burnout isn't any harder on the car.
I really can't believe there is a thread in the Drag Racing Tech section with someone asking how to do a burnout to take a picture and whether to "abort" and when...
No offense man but this is ridiculous
I really can't believe there is a thread in the Drag Racing Tech section with someone asking how to do a burnout to take a picture and whether to "abort" and when...
No offense man but this is ridiculous
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03-30-2009, 03:57 PM
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Dude are you freaking serious? Just give it hell and have someone take a picture! You race the car, a burnout isn't any harder on the car.
I really can't believe there is a thread in the Drag Racing Tech section with someone asking how to do a burnout to take a picture and whether to "abort" and when...
No offense man but this is ridiculous
I really can't believe there is a thread in the Drag Racing Tech section with someone asking how to do a burnout to take a picture and whether to "abort" and when...
No offense man but this is ridiculous
Yeah...
I guess I do sound like a bit of a candy ***..
My outlook appears to have changed over the years.
I just turned 36.
I guess I just broke the car one too many times..
Move along folks...Nothing to see here..
03-30-2009, 05:00 PM
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lol... then you still gotta have it in ya ol timer 
Just give her hell and have someone click the top right button on the camera. Judging by the mods in your sig you're damn good to go!
Just give her hell and have someone click the top right button on the camera. Judging by the mods in your sig you're damn good to go! 
03-31-2009, 02:57 PM
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The only comment I'd add to using the solenoid is not for extended periods of time (no more than 60 seconds...which when you think about it is quite long). Generally speaking, as LL solenoids are active, the heat produced from the coil if too hot can damage it. Personally I wouldn't run one for longer than 30 seconds (don't forget to allow time for cooldown).
03-31-2009, 03:11 PM
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The only comment I'd add to using the solenoid is not for extended periods of time (no more than 60 seconds...which when you think about it is quite long). Generally speaking, as LL solenoids are active, the heat produced from the coil if too hot can damage it. Personally I wouldn't run one for longer than 30 seconds (don't forget to allow time for cooldown).
+1 I run the SJM LL in my Z/28 no problems easy to install.
03-31-2009, 10:03 PM
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you would be better off trying to start off in 3rd if that is what you want provided you have the the gears and hp to start you off in the first place. I wouldnt try the upshift though, sounds like a good way to break something and you would also have to have your LL wired in a toggle, not sure how you got yours but mine is just a button. I made a little panel to replace my ashtray.
03-31-2009, 10:20 PM
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I concur with tape on the rear quarters!!!!!!
besides that the most stress will be on your clutch pending what gear your in
I started in 1st and rowed the gears to 4th gear at 120 mph.....I did this often, so I'd say it's pretty safe
besides that the most stress will be on your clutch pending what gear your in
I started in 1st and rowed the gears to 4th gear at 120 mph.....I did this often, so I'd say it's pretty safe
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I have seen people **** gears in a stationary burnout and everytime they shifted the rear tires would stop. Maybe not BAD, but cant be to good on **** either.
I would be upset if i broke something big if i was just trying to get a couple burnout pics. As long as I was racing though, I couldnt have been any harder on it. I would have made my second goal of spraying into the 11's last year but had to sped my nitrous money replacing the heads.
Spent more money replacing broken **** then I did my mods, lol. "If you aint breaking ****, you aint trying to win."
NICE PIC BTW!!
