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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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hey i was wondering what is the perfect rpm to drop the clutch at for a 1987 n/a for a race??
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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I used to launch a little over 2k to avoid rpm drop. Sacrifice a little wheel spin for the instant power. Practice, but take it easy on your baby!
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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That method would depend on your car/mods/tires/etc
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 10:40 AM
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Depends on how you are racing. If you are stock, you'll do best by slipping the clutch. These cars really have very little between wheel spin and bogging.
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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I launch at 4 but I never side step the clutch "don’t like braking things" and I play with the clutch to keep traction as the wheels brake loose. But allot of magazines time slips shows best results at 7k. As stated this totally depends on mods our skillz and what type of racing.
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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I use a 2-step, so I guess thats why my launches are so consistent.
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 06:48 PM
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well the only mods i have are a intake manifold porting and tII L.S.D
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