A4 Guys....Inside ---->>>
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A4 Guys....Inside ---->>> I've made about 10 passes so far. To date, my best has been a 2.2 60' which gave me a 13.5 @ 105. Here's my question: should I be racing with the tranny in "OD" or in "D"? Ever pass I've made it's been in "D". About 100 feet out from the 1/4mi line I feel like the car wants to shift again. It's usually about about 6,000 rpms. Will letting it shift again give me a few mph extra on the trap speed?
As you can see from my horrible 60' time, I can't get any traction. Since this is my daily driver I'm not going to buy Nitto's or anything else. Question: should I roll into the launch and then mash away once I have traction? I've been punching it from about a 1500rpm brake torque.
As you can see from my horrible 60' time, I can't get any traction. Since this is my daily driver I'm not going to buy Nitto's or anything else. Question: should I roll into the launch and then mash away once I have traction? I've been punching it from about a 1500rpm brake torque.
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Re: A4 Guys....Inside ---->>> I've always ran mine in D and never had much trouble out of it.
When I had the 2.73 gear in I would run the local 1/8 track with it in 2 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
Screw the od though I have heard some say they run better with it in od.
When I had the 2.73 gear in I would run the local 1/8 track with it in 2 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
Screw the od though I have heard some say they run better with it in od.
Re: A4 Guys....Inside ---->>> D is the best for dragracing and to extend the lift of the transmission. Supposedly more line pressure in D too but I have not heard that from any GM contacts.
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Re: A4 Guys....Inside ---->>> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by camaro_ls1:
<strong>Lane, that's exactly what I'm saying. I'm in third gear (D) at about 6,000rpms 100 feet before the line. That why I'm saying I think I might get a little more out of it if it shifts again. I don't want to tear up the tranny though.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I know your're in D, but do you know for sure your car is in 3rd? If it does have 3.23's, that sounds like the 2-3 shift that you're talking about, not a 3-4...
<strong>Lane, that's exactly what I'm saying. I'm in third gear (D) at about 6,000rpms 100 feet before the line. That why I'm saying I think I might get a little more out of it if it shifts again. I don't want to tear up the tranny though.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I know your're in D, but do you know for sure your car is in 3rd? If it does have 3.23's, that sounds like the 2-3 shift that you're talking about, not a 3-4...
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Re: A4 Guys....Inside ---->>> I think we have a problem here, in drive at the end of the 1320 on motor only I am pulling 4660 rpm ! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
No where near the 6000 that U are claiming ! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
No where near the 6000 that U are claiming ! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
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Re: A4 Guys....Inside ---->>> Maybe I'm mistaken. Maybe it is the 2nd to 3rd shift. It's rainy here this week. If it clears up I'll go back to the track next Wednesday to verify.
And yes, I'm positive they are 3.23 gears.
And yes, I'm positive they are 3.23 gears.
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Re: A4 Guys....Inside ---->>> Lane, that's exactly what I'm saying. I'm in third gear (D) at about 6,000rpms 100 feet before the line. That why I'm saying I think I might get a little more out of it if it shifts again. I don't want to tear up the tranny though.
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Re: A4 Guys....Inside ---->>> For easiness, my wife leaves the Hawk in OD.
She burns out, rolls to the line and then
stages & floors it.
Should she be in "D".
I didn't think it made any difference?????
she runs 12.5s@107 with 1.78 60ft times.
3600lbs, Nittos, Y3200, Ypipe, computer.
She burns out, rolls to the line and then
stages & floors it.
Should she be in "D".
I didn't think it made any difference?????
she runs 12.5s@107 with 1.78 60ft times.
3600lbs, Nittos, Y3200, Ypipe, computer.
Re: A4 Guys....Inside ---->>> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Pro Stock John:
<strong>With 3.23's you should be like around 5400 or something right gentlemen...</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's exactly where I am. I have a Vig3200, but that shouldn't make a difference huh?
Anyone know where 3.42's would put me?
<strong>With 3.23's you should be like around 5400 or something right gentlemen...</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's exactly where I am. I have a Vig3200, but that shouldn't make a difference huh?
Anyone know where 3.42's would put me?
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Re: A4 Guys....Inside ---->>> WicketMike...
Suppose I am hitting 4th in the 1/4 mile. You said I'd "have a problem". What sort of problem?
Like I said though, I'll let you guys know for sure soon. I'm dying to get back to the track anyway. This give me a good reason!
Suppose I am hitting 4th in the 1/4 mile. You said I'd "have a problem". What sort of problem?
Like I said though, I'll let you guys know for sure soon. I'm dying to get back to the track anyway. This give me a good reason!
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Re: A4 Guys....Inside ---->>> My car has 3.23's also, and i have ran it up to 160mph a couple of times <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> and my car doesn't shift outta 3rd til' 135mph. So if you are going into OD at the track something is not right.
Also why would it matter that you are in D or OD, I always leave mine in OD and it run's just fine, I have never tried it in D though, next time i will try it for the heck of it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Also why would it matter that you are in D or OD, I always leave mine in OD and it run's just fine, I have never tried it in D though, next time i will try it for the heck of it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />