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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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I'm gonna be running a 26x10.50x16 ET street, so my ? is on a full susp. car with a built 12 bolt, and 3.73's at what rpm should i even begin to try to launch this thing. i also have a six speed. with H/C/I. these will be motor passes also.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Start on the Rev limiter and go lower till it hooks
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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^^I like the way he thinks! Might need to move to a ET Drag if its heavy..

What shocks are you running?
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperSlow02
Start on the Rev limiter and go lower till it hooks
well that what i usually do, but i wasnt sure on this one.

Originally Posted by 223HAWK
^^I like the way he thinks! Might need to move to a ET Drag if its heavy..

What shocks are you running?
some stock style replacements, thinking about doing some 50/50's.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Strange or Afcos..Pricey but worth it, look into double adjustables if you got the $$$
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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I'd rather start a little slower and not waste runs, or risk getting sideways.
You will gather a lot more information at 2500-3000 and actually making the pass.
Then dumping it at 6000 and wasting time, money & fuel.


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