Launching gto on slicks
05-06-2012, 10:12 AM
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Swapping feet will net the best results. Hold at 4.5k slip the clutch out in a quick but controled speed while feeding throttle at the same time. The clutch pedal should hit the top when the throttle hits the floor. Cooling the clutch between runs is a must especially with a stock clutch, as you drive back thru the pits hold the engine off idle with the clutch pedal depressed as you coast to cool the cluch. Also make sure you use the "ranger method" to keep the fluid in check, doing these things will keep you from having shifting issues very common to the GTO.
05-10-2012, 10:11 PM
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Todd knows his stuff and I too have noticed that one must drive one's GTO as though one hates it in order to get the best times....
I need to seriously work on my launching technique, compared to your technique I was essentially popping the clutch...that would explain the breaking of odd things like driveshafts and halfshafts! LOL!
I need to seriously work on my launching technique, compared to your technique I was essentially popping the clutch...that would explain the breaking of odd things like driveshafts and halfshafts! LOL!
05-12-2012, 12:33 PM
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Yessir took mine tonight on the et streets no wheel hop cuz all traction. Very first pass dumped/minimal slip at 4700 1.8 60 8.2 1/8 and then missed fourth I think that was my 12.8 or .7. Ended up going 13.1 at 103. Hot lapped it. Launched at 4200 bogged a bit. 1.9 60 foot. Baby shifting not trying to miss a gear. Went 13.06 at 110. then rain came. My question is do you guys think I can get a 12.6 to 7? Also do these passes seem slow for a full weight stock clutch Cammed 3.91 geared six speed? I raced my buddy's z28 on the way home from a 40 roll and it was neck and neck until traffic. He went 12.6@117. So it seems to run good from a roll. I was just hoping for more trap than 110. Could my clutch be holding me back?
I think that was my 12.8 or .7. Ended up going 13.1 at 103. Hot lapped it. Launched at 4200 bogged a bit. 1.9 60 foot. Baby shifting not trying to miss a gear. Went 13.06 at 110. then rain came. My question is do you guys think I can get a 12.6 to 7? Also do these passes seem slow for a full weight stock clutch Cammed 3.91 geared six speed? I raced my buddy's z28 on the way home from a 40 roll and it was neck and neck until traffic. He went 12.6@117. So it seems to run good from a roll. I was just hoping for more trap than 110. Could my clutch be holding me back?Go over to ls1gto.com and go into the drag racing section and find the thread about the zl1 camaro. Watch the vid. The guy driving is damn good.
05-13-2012, 08:33 PM
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The zl1 was tuned by my tuner 
Also went back to the track. Had a 1.7xx 60ft 7.943 eighth mile and missed 4th the first throw got it on the second and went 12.6 @108
I think my 4th gear problem is the shifter. Its a B&M. No problems other than 4th. I was SLAMMING 2nd and 3rd with cash flow results. On my best pass I had a 1.70x 60 ft. 7.900 1/8th and missed 4th and coasted to a 13.3 at 80.
Also went back to the track. Had a 1.7xx 60ft 7.943 eighth mile and missed 4th the first throw got it on the second and went 12.6 @108
I think my 4th gear problem is the shifter. Its a B&M. No problems other than 4th. I was SLAMMING 2nd and 3rd with cash flow results. On my best pass I had a 1.70x 60 ft. 7.900 1/8th and missed 4th and coasted to a 13.3 at 80.
05-13-2012, 08:57 PM
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When you shift into fourth, are you pointing your thumb down? Believe it or not, doing that makes hitting fourth easier. Todd driving the zl1 doesn't but I notice he also rotates his wrist counter clockwise right as the shifter is about to enter the gate. This also keeps the shifter coming straight back.
But hey those are some awesome awesome 60' times!! And did you have fun?
But hey those are some awesome awesome 60' times!! And did you have fun?
05-13-2012, 09:02 PM
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Had a blast, Cant wait til I hit fourth and hopefully a low 12! I think Im throwing 4th to close to my body I need to practice pushing away from my body.
I wish I could run what yours did, thats NASTY!!!
I wish I could run what yours did, thats NASTY!!!
05-17-2012, 01:38 AM
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Ls1. And idk whatever Muncie Indiana is lol. I have yet to have a good pass. The 108 trap was missing 4th waiting a second then hitting it. I'm hoping for at least a 112 trap hitting all the gears
