Launching with Maggie (or any other blower) - Page 2

laynlo15 · 05-17-2018, 07:16 PM

I run 17's and slicks, I love my launch. It gets it.

Drsagacity · 05-17-2018, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chris12

I currently have an A8 whipple. I chose the Toyo r888r. I haven't been to the track so i can't give advise on the launch. However the above feedback says launch off idle. I wonder if a 17" wheel and slick would make a difference vs. what i have now?
HAPPY RACING!

Chris, I was looking st the toyo. I figured 315/30’s would be perfect. Almost the same size as what I am currently running.

Drsagacity · 05-17-2018, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by laynlo15

He was making about the same as mine. As you know I've tried other rpm to leave from and for me its been the right off idle. My 60' times are right in there or better with those who have converters and extensive mods. However your asking about drag radials and I run the hoosier slicks.

I thought so. I was trying to figure the impact of the 20in wheel on ET and MPH. So, comparing his car on the 20in dr’s to your times and et’s would be a reasonable point of reference.

a143gsxr · 05-23-2018, 09:40 AM

Good discussion. Now about that sandbag, that makes me understand some of my problem last weekend. I planned my gas to end up at the track with a 1/4 tank and the car just lit up first like crazy and the first time I went to the drag strip the car hooked and I had 3/4 tank of gas. I was a little upset that I mismanaged my gas first trip to track but I guess now that was a launch plus for sure. I have been AWD in the past with all my drag experience and traction was never a big concern. Need to get back to track now, I like doing a little TNT from time to Time but I know it’s rough on the drivetrain. Lol

steelheadrob · 05-23-2018, 09:12 PM

I had about a 1/2 tank with the sandbag, so it was pretty close to the same weight as a full tank only the weight was pushed back further in the car. Next time out I will try and hook with 1/4 tank and no sandbag which if I hook would shave 1/10th off my time. It certainly is a balance between weight and making sure you hook.

shinysun · 07-23-2018, 08:46 AM

Any advise for non prepped track with drag radials?

05-17-2018, 07:16 PM	#15
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	I run 17's and slicks, I love my launch. It gets it. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

05-23-2018, 09:12 PM	#19
steelheadrob Tactical Garage Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Idaho Posts: 427	I had about a 1/2 tank with the sandbag, so it was pretty close to the same weight as a full tank only the weight was pushed back further in the car. Next time out I will try and hook with 1/4 tank and no sandbag which if I hook would shave 1/10th off my time. It certainly is a balance between weight and making sure you hook. __________________ Tactical Garage YouTube Channel Whipple Build Member Car Journal Whipple, LT4 Fueling, Headers, Rotofab, DRs/Skinnies, Meth, E55 10.17@135.91 (@3,607 DA) Whipple with LT4 Fueling & Headers Dyno 657hp/650tq (5th Gear Dyno Dynamics)

05-23-2018, 09:40 AM	#18
a143gsxr Drives: 2016 1SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Conway AR Posts: 105	Good discussion. Now about that sandbag, that makes me understand some of my problem last weekend. I planned my gas to end up at the track with a 1/4 tank and the car just lit up first like crazy and the first time I went to the drag strip the car hooked and I had 3/4 tank of gas. I was a little upset that I mismanaged my gas first trip to track but I guess now that was a launch plus for sure. I have been AWD in the past with all my drag experience and traction was never a big concern. Need to get back to track now, I like doing a little TNT from time to Time but I know it’s rough on the drivetrain. Lol

07-23-2018, 08:46 AM	#20
shinysun Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Korea Posts: 417	Any advise for non prepped track with drag radials?

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