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2010_camaro · 09-18-2015, 09:00 AM

So I keep getting told to launch from 2nd at the track. I'm on street tires. Will launching from 2nd help any?

TOSTO RACING · 09-18-2015, 11:50 AM

No leave in first gear only . I don't know who told you that but obviously they don't drag race !

It'll be tough to get out of the whole on those tires you will have to slip the clutch and floor it at the same time if that makes sense , it's an art really lots of practice and seat time will get you there just go have fun and see how you do!

Destructo09 · 09-18-2015, 01:03 PM

I tried to launch in 2nd for autox several runs, I found it was much harder to get a consistent launch using 2nd gear. First it much easier to just modulate throttle if you need to control wheel spin. Versus a bad 2nd gear launch meaning you're bogged down and don't go anywhere.

2010_camaro · 09-19-2015, 06:50 AM

Well I tired it for the hell of it. Made no difference in time or speed. I consistently running a 12.2 at 125mph. I am on street tires but also on stock axles.

2010SSRSM6 · 09-23-2015, 07:56 AM

Unless you've changed to 3.91's or 4.11's stay in first.

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151LECamaro · 10-16-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010SSRSM6

Unless you've changed to 3.91's or 4.11's stay in first.

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so since i have 3.91's ur saying i should launch in 2nd

Pro Stock John · 10-16-2015, 11:13 AM

I would never do that.

jrhagen · 10-17-2015, 09:32 AM

I asked the same question to the shop that has done all of my mods. He said absolutely not, unless you want to replace the clutch every year. He gave me advice that takes food off his table.

09-18-2015, 09:00 AM	#1
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	2nd gear launch So I keep getting told to launch from 2nd at the track. I'm on street tires. Will launching from 2nd help any? __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

09-18-2015, 11:50 AM	#2
TOSTO RACING STOCK ELIMINATOR Drives: STOCKER Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dragstrip Posts: 432	No leave in first gear only . I don't know who told you that but obviously they don't drag race ! It'll be tough to get out of the whole on those tires you will have to slip the clutch and floor it at the same time if that makes sense , it's an art really lots of practice and seat time will get you there just go have fun and see how you do! __________________ 5664 AA/SA 1970 NOVA

09-18-2015, 01:03 PM	#3
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	I tried to launch in 2nd for autox several runs, I found it was much harder to get a consistent launch using 2nd gear. First it much easier to just modulate throttle if you need to control wheel spin. Versus a bad 2nd gear launch meaning you're bogged down and don't go anywhere. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

09-19-2015, 06:50 AM	#4
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	Well I tired it for the hell of it. Made no difference in time or speed. I consistently running a 12.2 at 125mph. I am on street tires but also on stock axles. __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

09-23-2015, 07:56 AM	#5
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	Unless you've changed to 3.91's or 4.11's stay in first. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

10-16-2015, 11:13 AM	#7
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I would never do that. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

10-17-2015, 09:32 AM	#8
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I asked the same question to the shop that has done all of my mods. He said absolutely not, unless you want to replace the clutch every year. He gave me advice that takes food off his table.