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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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So I have a pretty much stock 2002 Formula, stock tires what rmp range would you recommend to launch from?
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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Whats rmp? If you are asking what RPM to launch at, you will have to experiment since every car/track/tire/etc. is different.

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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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like sean said every car is different but i would keep it in the idle to 1000rpm range. Ls1's like to be flashed. Just go to the track mess with her man. Let us know u make out
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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Bang that rev limiter and dump it in 2nd gear.lol Ya thats a ? you will have to answer for yourself. On street tires, try bringin her out at 3500-4k range prole gonna be to much being you will prole just blow the tires off anyway.
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Broke EF
Whats rmp? If you are asking what RPM to launch at, you will have to experiment since every car/track/tire/etc. is different.

Sean
yeah I meant RPM its been a long day already.....
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