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I'm posting this so you "Pros" can give me some constructive criticism. Sunday was my first trip to the drag strip (actual dig racing).
I'll post my time slips and a couple videos so you can see the launch. It's still a stick car, and I'd like to get a 9 second pass before I ditch the manual.
I got in 6 passes (3 were scrapped) and improved my ET throughout the day, however my 60' sucked all day. I did not touch the suspension, and that is the Help I am looking for.
I believe the car is not transferring weight to the rear tires. Anything over 3k rpms would just knock the tires off resulting in an abandoned run.
10.5
After looking at logs, and watching videos, I can tell my best run was when I revved 2nd gear out all the way. Please remember, these were my first passes on the new setup, so I was not using my WOT box, and not revving to 7300. I shifted early on the 1/2 to keep traction, and around 6500-6800 on 2/3 3/4.
I have the front Strange DAs set to full loose extension, with 3 clicks rebound. The rears are set at 4 clicks rebound, 3 extension. Any help is appreciated. Car is nose heavy, so I ran with a full tank.
The magic you need will come from controlling clutch engagement. Lots of trial and error in trying to perfect a foot-controlled launch, lots of wear/tear on the drivetrain as well. You can avoid that frustration and skip to the front by adding a clutch hit controller.
I got this feedback yesterday from one of my Procharged customers that had a similar 60' problem... "Grant,
First I'd like to say that once I installed your clutch tamer on my mustang it was night and day. In six passes I went from a 1.8 to a 1.3 60 foot time. I know it will go faster, I just ran out of racing season. All the progress was made on the last two weekends at the track. I have 900 rwhp via F1A Procharger with a Mcleod RXT1200 and I was running a MT 26x10 stiffwall slick. Again I know it will go faster with this combo as I was still making shock and tire pressure adjustments. I was wondering what experience you've had or seen with regards to the use of drag radial and the clutch tamer?"
For a gen5 Camaro application, I would recommend the Hitmaster over the ClutchTamer. Here's a link to a page explaining my views on clutch tuning, shows how controlling clutch engagement can keep the engine happy and make the car more consistent without destroying parts... Advanced Clutch Tuning
Grant
Last edited by weedburner; Feb 23, 2022 at 10:18 AM.
The magic you need will come from controlling clutch engagement. Lots of trial and error in trying to perfect a foot-controlled launch, lots of wear/tear on the drivetrain as well. You can avoid that frustration and skip to the front by adding a clutch hit controller.
I got this feedback yesterday from one of my Procharged customers that had a similar 60' problem... "Grant,
First I'd like to say that once I installed your clutch tamer on my mustang it was night and day. In six passes I went from a 1.8 to a 1.3 60 foot time. I know it will go faster, I just ran out of racing season. All the progress was made on the last two weekends at the track. I have 900 rwhp via F1A Procharger with a Mcleod RXT1200 and I was running a MT 26x10 stiffwall slick. Again I know it will go faster with this combo as I was still making shock and tire pressure adjustments. I was wondering what experience you've had or seen with regards to the use of drag radial and the clutch tamer?"
For a gen5 Camaro application, I would recommend the Hitmaster over the ClutchTamer. Here's a link to a page explaining my views on clutch tuning, shows how controlling clutch engagement can keep the engine happy and make the car more consistent without destroying parts... Advanced Clutch Tuning
Grant
Thanks. I am aware of your products. The transmission will come out one more time... when the TH400 goes in. And I don't believe in magic.
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First time out. 
