2nd gear launches

[BigRedHD]

Alot Of People Use T/h On

 

[maddogg101920]

Alot Of People Use T/h On

it locks the TC in 2nd gear and it helped burn up my C1s while launchin and 2800rpm with a locked TC

 

[JoshH]

It won't lock until it reaches the right speed (around 25 mph I think).

 

[maddogg101920]

It won't lock until it reaches the right speed (around 25 mph I think).

idk just repeating what something i read that i think pat posted.....kat can correct me if im wrong but i believe she dosent run T/H either.

 

[Kat]

I run quicker without tow/haul. I believe the TC locks later with it off.

 

[Alligator]

Kat what are your 60's with a 1st gear launch and what are your 60's with a 2nd gear launch?

 

[Kat]

Kat what are your 60's with a 1st gear launch and what are your 60's with a 2nd gear launch?

1.7's with both first and 2nd gear launchs.

I can tell you that Ralph cut .28 off his ET by having Pat flash the 1st gear delete off his truck at Famoso

 

[2500HeavyDuty]

im gonna have to try a 2nd gear launch next week when i go to the track

 

[Alligator]

That is huge, like dropping 300 #'s. Wonder what kind of clutch wear that causes?

 

[Kat]

That is huge, like dropping 300 #'s. Wonder what kind of clutch wear that causes?

I don't have any idea. But, if I break it, Mike just has to fix it:baby:

 

[slowlmm]

i dropped from 12.60 to 12.40 with 2nd gear launch

 

[Brayden]

It should actually be easier on the trans (if built) than launching at the same RPM, boost, etc in 1st gear. The engine has less mechanical advantage through the trans (higher ratio) which means less torque multiplication. The converter is going to build more heat so you wouldn't want to sit there for very long like that but I don't see any reason against it. 2, 4, 6 skip shift is the best setup. It can be done.

Brayden

 

[LBZ]

It should actually be easier on the trans (if built) than launching at the same RPM, boost, etc in 1st gear. The engine has less mechanical advantage through the trans (higher ratio) which means less torque multiplication. The converter is going to build more heat so you wouldn't want to sit there for very long like that but I don't see any reason against it. 2, 4, 6 skip shift is the best setup. It can be done.

Brayden

I agree with everything Brayden except for what's in red.I disagree with this being the best set-up. It is totally relevant to your tire size, gearing, trans mods, HP etc...
4th to 6th would be useless for me. I shift into 5th at the 1000' mark and If I could stretch the rpm's and keep the fuel a little longer I would stay in 4th.

 

[Bluemax]

2, 4, 6 skip shift is the best setup. It can be done.

Brayden

And it has....

 

[LBZ]

Isn't DirtyMax doing this??

 

[Bluemax]

I agree with everything Brayden except for what's in red.I disagree with this being the best set-up. It is totally relevant to your tire size, gearing, trans mods, HP etc...
4th to 6th would be useless for me. I shift into 5th at the 1000' mark and If I could stretch the rpm's and keep the fuel a little longer I would stay in 4th.

And it has....with stock tires and wheels anyways....:hug:

 

[beach_33]

what about those of us that only have 5 gears

 

[Bluemax]

You can do it however works best for you. 1-3-5, 2-4-5, 2-3-4 Just depends on the traction, tire size, engine mods....ect.

 

[Alligator]

It should actually be easier on the trans (if built) than launching at the same RPM, boost, etc in 1st gear. The engine has less mechanical advantage through the trans (higher ratio) which means less torque multiplication. The converter is going to build more heat so you wouldn't want to sit there for very long like that but I don't see any reason against it. 2, 4, 6 skip shift is the best setup. It can be done.

Brayden

Thanks Brayden.

 

[LBZ]

You can do it however works best for you. 1-3-5, 2-4-5, 2-3-4 Just depends on the traction, tire size, engine mods....ect.

I see where your going with this Kevin. The 2,3,4, is enough for the 6 speeders-just put it in M-4 and pin'er with 1st gear deleted!