Bracket Racing
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I was referring to the front tire. If he adds a significant amout of weight, the cars reaction time will slow down. Going with a shorter front tire will get him back on the tree and ultimately he will slow the car down.
I would not touch the rear tires unless he is having traction issues.
Be careful with the board under the gas pedal. If the TPS isn't high enough at WOT, you may not enter PE and you'll be way lean going down the track.
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From: Illinois, RT 66 dragway area
You can always run it all out when you need to. I do not like messing with my launch.
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Put an adjustable stop under your gas pedal. That way it''s one less thing to mess with. Weight is ok but where you put the weight makes a difference.
Also, staying calm in the car, watching your tach and shifting at the exact time (put in a shift light). Shift lights work great but you have to set them below your actual desired shift point. Because, by the time you see the light and the time it takes you to actually shift there is a difference. Play with the two of those and practice on your lights.
If you can do that you will be a front runner all of the time.
I loved bracket racing instead of throttle stops on my car.
And if you don't know what a throttle stop is, let me know and I'll explain. and show you some pics.
Greg
Also, staying calm in the car, watching your tach and shifting at the exact time (put in a shift light). Shift lights work great but you have to set them below your actual desired shift point. Because, by the time you see the light and the time it takes you to actually shift there is a difference. Play with the two of those and practice on your lights.
If you can do that you will be a front runner all of the time.
I loved bracket racing instead of throttle stops on my car.
And if you don't know what a throttle stop is, let me know and I'll explain. and show you some pics.
Greg
I have a large tach with a built in shift light. Advanced guys tell me what you think about the idea of launching in 2nd gear (th350) of the trans-brake ? it will give consisency with only 1 shift and significantly slow me down. Again this is true bracket racing not Index racing. So if it slows the car down a full second it won't phase me.
I have a large tach with a built in shift light. Advanced guys tell me what you think about the idea of launching in 2nd gear (th350) of the trans-brake ? it will give consisency with only 1 shift and significantly slow me down. Again this is true bracket racing not Index racing. So if it slows the car down a full second it won't phase me.
I launch off the converter at 5200 so maybe if you leave at a lower rpm it will bog down more and slow you down more
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What makes u say it cant be good for the tranny ? I have a built th350. What makes it worse then launching the car in 1st. I dont think ill bog with 4.30 rearend gears with the combo of the brake.
mine is a built th400 and my tranny guy said it is very hard on the clutches
it will bog if the launch rpm is low cause the gear is reduced from like 2.48(1st gear) to 1.48(2nd gear)
it will bog if the launch rpm is low cause the gear is reduced from like 2.48(1st gear) to 1.48(2nd gear)
Last edited by Dave J; Oct 7, 2008 at 07:59 PM.
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From: Gainesville, Florida # of drag strips runs: ?!?!?
Some cars don't lose much short shifting. I had to slow mine down 5 tenths and adding 300 lbs of weight and shifting each gear about 4800 rpm instead of 6200 only netted 4-1/2 tenths. Adjustable stop is the best way IMHO, and if needed I'll provide a picture of how I did mine on the TB.
Derek
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From: Gainesville, Florida # of drag strips runs: ?!?!?
Why is an adjustable stop out of the question? It's consistent and doesn't cost much (a bolt, 2 nuts, and a drill and tap). I did it to my car for one race to run an index.
Derek
Derek
Wow. Who are you, John ****** Force? There's alot of people that make alot of money by peddling. I ran on a 12.0 dial all year with a car that would run 11.60's on motor, andput alot of people on the trailer. I know your situation.
lol thank you! i kno a lot of guys who peddle in my local series and do amazing....