What RPM To launch at
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What RPM To launch at
Hey guys i just got a S2k and i was wondering what RPM should i launch at if i want a good take off during a race if im on a street or at the track and one more question does changing you last gear on your trany help the s2k and if so is it expensive to get it done? THANX GUYS
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Originally Posted by Mike'S2K,Oct 23 2006, 10:46 PM
Hey guys i just got a S2k and i was wondering what RPM should i launch at if i want a good take off during a race
Originally Posted by Mike'S2K,Oct 23 2006, 10:46 PM
does changing you last gear on your trany help the s2k and if so is it expensive to get it done? THANX GUYS
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From: Conway, AR
Originally Posted by Mike'S2K,Oct 23 2006, 11:46 PM
Hey guys i just got a S2k and i was wondering what RPM should i launch at if i want a good take off during a race if im on a street or at the track and one more question does changing you last gear on your trany help the s2k and if so is it expensive to get it done? THANX GUYS
Changing the final drive gear does help in our cars. There's many to choose from, 4.3, 4.4, 4.56, & 4.77. Choose what fits your needs and enjoy. I believe the whole process will end up leaving a $1k dent in your wallet minus the core charge for the differential.
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somewhere in vtec.. depending on the conditions of the road im on i either:
a: sit at 6000 rpms and dump the clutch
b: sit just under 6000, around 5800 and dump the clutch
c: sit at around 6500-7000 and dump the clutch
make sure to dump the clutch tho, not slip. slipping it from that high of an rpm is a good way to burn it out quickly.
also, the S is not the best car to launch in, so make sure you launch high enough to break the tires free to reduce some of the stress your differential will take.
a: sit at 6000 rpms and dump the clutch
b: sit just under 6000, around 5800 and dump the clutch
c: sit at around 6500-7000 and dump the clutch
make sure to dump the clutch tho, not slip. slipping it from that high of an rpm is a good way to burn it out quickly.
also, the S is not the best car to launch in, so make sure you launch high enough to break the tires free to reduce some of the stress your differential will take.
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Originally Posted by [AP2-2NV
,Oct 23 2006, 10:55 PM] somewhere in vtec.. depending on the conditions of the road im on i either:
a: sit at 6000 rpms and dump the clutch
b: sit just under 6000, around 5800 and dump the clutch
c: sit at around 6500-7000 and dump the clutch
make sure to dump the clutch tho, not slip. slipping it from that high of an rpm is a good way to burn it out quickly.
also, the S is not the best car to launch in, so make sure you launch high enough to break the tires free to reduce some of the stress your differential will take.
a: sit at 6000 rpms and dump the clutch
b: sit just under 6000, around 5800 and dump the clutch
c: sit at around 6500-7000 and dump the clutch
make sure to dump the clutch tho, not slip. slipping it from that high of an rpm is a good way to burn it out quickly.
also, the S is not the best car to launch in, so make sure you launch high enough to break the tires free to reduce some of the stress your differential will take.
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With an ap2 with 4.57's like my set up, at 6k you sit and spin way to long before you hook. I had better luck at 4500 rpm to get out of the hole. I lost too many races in the 1/8th mile because of that. Also, I have the stock bridgestones which I hear are shit for launches. I did lower my pressure to about 24lbs. in the rear, too.
