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Dec 24, 2018 | 09:06 AM

Doug G

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Best launch ?

Foot brake and go WOT from idle flashing the converter ???

or

2-step set at 3000 rpm (or more) ???

5000 stall, 4.10's, 28" drag radials, 3420# w/ driver

Dec 24, 2018 | 10:22 AM

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Well you will get different answers. I will share my experience. Stall to 3,700 rpm's on transbrake and WOT 1.38 60 ft NA. Footbrake 3K WOT results 1.407 60 ft to date. 3,300 lbs at 400 HP to rear wheel.

My car has never worked good starting from idle an flashing convertor.

Hope this helps! Happy Holidays!!

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Dec 24, 2018 | 12:50 PM

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Mine leaves much harder off the trans brake as well

Dec 24, 2018 | 01:21 PM

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No trans brake...……………………………………………………………..yet

Dec 24, 2018 | 05:51 PM

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Sorry what I was saying is mine leaves the best loading the convertor at either 3K rpms on the foot brake or higher rpms on the trans brake.

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Dec 24, 2018 | 09:50 PM

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It will leave harder stalling it up to at least 3,500 . It helps load the suspension. Get the trans fluid up to at least 150-160 degrees. I have been 1.29 60 ft. this way with a 4,800 circle D verter.