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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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4.11 gears manual 6 speed might hit the track this weekend don't wanna look like a douche. never dragged a 6 speed before.
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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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4.11 gears manual 6 speed might hit the track this weekend don't wanna look like a douche. never dragged a 6 speed before.
If you are street tires.

Roll it out at almost idle then roll into the throttle. Plus no point in hurting the diff or clutch, which if they are stock you can. Work your way up to how hard you roll into it. so to be clear, release the clutch at idle, so it almost bogs, then drop the throttle slowly trying to balance traction. The 1st 60ft is the most important, plus the shifts.

With my 412 Ls2 and slicks I was off the limiter 6500ish and a quick lift off the clutch. That broke my 12 bolt 4 times, but did net 1.47 60ft and 10s when it stayed together.
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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Really depends on tires and track prep, what's your setup?
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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Engine/Exhaust:
Cam (Comp 54-444-11 (XER273) 224/230 .581/.588 114)
Comp Magnum Pushrods
Comp 918 Valve Springs
F.A.S.T. 90 MM Intake Manifold
Nick Williams forged 90 MM Throttle Body
SLP Air Lid w/ K&N Filter
180* Thermostat
Pacesetter Coated Headers
Off-Road Y pipe
Corsa 3" Exhaust
Conservatively tuned to 390whp (~475 Crank HP) by Mike Norris
Stock Bottom End/Heads

Suspension/Driveline:
KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks
SLP Diamond Sub-frame Connectors
SLP Driveshaft Safety Loop
Heavy Duty Panhard Bar
Heavy Duty Torque Arm
Heavy Duty Front and Rear Sway Bars
Heavy Duty Rear Control Arms
Tower Brace
Brake Line Lock
Short Throw Shifter
Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch
Moser 12-Bolt Rear with 4.10 Gearset
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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Street tires or radials I would rev it 4000+ rpm and feather the clutch out. You will get a feel for it.
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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thanks they are street tires.. i bought the car from my friend who i finally got to sell it to me!! after a year of trying lol..
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You got a 12-bolt, put some sticky tires on and let it eat!

Otherwise I agree with Rampant, launch low around ~2000rpm with a quick slip and accelerate into the clutch release like taking off from a stoplight quickly to try and keep the nose up, good luck.
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Old Oct 26, 2013 | 04:38 PM
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Bias ply tires and use your rev limiter as a 2step :beer:
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If u get a sticky tire that will help a lot and if track is preped good also...I was cutting 1.5xx's dropping the clutch at 6-7k Saturday just have to try stuff n set the suspension up. Get a feel for what the car is doing launching a stick car is hard at first but once you get a good setup going you're golden
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On street tires I would do 2000 ish and work from there slipping it out. On a Bias ply start at 6k and work from there. I cut 1.51s on a 6500 dump.
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