Launch control and superchargers

jrs580 · 11-07-2016, 03:22 PM

Can anyone tell me how they launch after they install a supercharger? What happenes if you use the built in launch control?

jessrayo · 11-07-2016, 05:06 PM

I don't have a supercharger but my tuner disabled the launch control software when the car was re-tuned, I'm not sure the brakes could hold the car with the tach over 2000 rpm..

Atomic Ed · 11-07-2016, 05:25 PM

Like Jess said, not going to work well. I'm already at 450 ft.-lbs. of torque at 2500 rpm with a PD SC.

1LE801 · 11-07-2016, 06:08 PM

Too much toque for the car to accurately apply it. If the pedal is down, the boost will blow the tires off. Get rubber. Lots of it. I'm on 315 Contis and it's much better but still way to much power for them. A PD blower will necessitate Drag radials if you want to launch.

jrs580 · 11-07-2016, 08:01 PM

So how do yall launch? From an idle?

jessrayo · 11-07-2016, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jrs580

So how do yall launch? From an idle?

The last time I tried it I would just bring up the idle until I could hear the engine pushing on the resistance...but my 60 foot times were not great and I was using drag radials. I think I would do better bringing the revvs up some more and possibly hammering the gas just a little before releasing the brake.... but no drag racing for me again until spring 2017.

jrs580 · 11-08-2016, 09:53 AM

the speed shop that is installing the supercharger has told me none of the traction control, stabilitrak or launch control will be effected. I'm curious what happens if you put the car in competitive driving mode, mash the brake and stomp on the gas, i.e launch control.

jrs580 · 11-08-2016, 09:55 AM

actually what I'm wondering the most is how the heck the z06 corvette and zl1 manages to use all these features if the car "can't" pull enough power with the blower installed.

1LE801 · 11-08-2016, 10:09 AM

To be fair, I live in Utah and the warmest temps I've seen since modifying he car have been 70 degrees. It does hook up much better the warmer it gets but there is still going to be plenty of tire spin on the street. The Z06 guys are experiencing much the same, I'm certain. If you read the magazines and reviews, typically the best times are found when not using launch control. It takes lots seat time to be able to get the most out of cars with this much power.

jrs580 · 11-08-2016, 12:33 PM

I'm most worried about the safety aspect. I don't want to gun it just a little too much on thw highway and the traction control not stop the wheel spin.

LesBaer · 11-10-2016, 10:52 AM

I played around on the stock tires when I got my car back. I put it into competitive mode and tried to keep RPM's slightly below 2500, stayed on flat road so the car didn't roll, and drop the clutch.

I haven't tried it since getting my Forgelines...not about interested in roasting my Pilot Super Sports lol

GirlyNFG · 11-10-2016, 11:12 AM

I have tried it on the street and the track. On the track it was .01 difference from my launch. On the street it did feel better using the onboard launch control

cleoent · 11-10-2016, 11:36 AM

Anyone with an 8A try this? At 2000 rpms, even stock there's probably enough power to override the brakes, but launch control limits that power for optimal acceleration. Would be interested to see how it works with a SC.

1LE801 · 11-11-2016, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cleoent

Anyone with an 8A try this? At 2000 rpms, even stock there's probably enough power to override the brakes, but launch control limits that power for optimal acceleration. Would be interested to see how it works with a SC.

I'll give it a shot but I see smoke in my future lol

11-07-2016, 03:22 PM	#1
jrs580 Drives: 2016 2ss Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 320	Launch control and superchargers Can anyone tell me how they launch after they install a supercharger? What happenes if you use the built in launch control? __________________ 2016 Black Camaro 2SS A8 Red interior Modifications:Red powder coated Whipple LT1 blower, Aeroforce interceptor w/vent pod, FI Interchiller, Roto-Fab breather, ARH full length headers with high flow cats, JRE AFM modules, Borla S type NPP exhaust, Mishimoto catch can, JMS fuel pump voltage booster,MRR 017 1LE replica rims, 285/35zr20 Goodyear Eagle F1 G:2 front, Toyo r888r 325/30/zr20 back, Phastek blackout kit for the reflectors, GM dark tail lamps, Blendmount radar detector mount with Escort Redline hardwired in.

11-07-2016, 05:06 PM	#2
jessrayo Speed Freak Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 2,637 View My Garage	I don't have a supercharger but my tuner disabled the launch control software when the car was re-tuned, I'm not sure the brakes could hold the car with the tach over 2000 rpm.. __________________ 2016 SS -AGP twin Borg Warner 7163 EFR's, LT4 mechanical pump, LT4 injectors, Walbro 255 low side, Castrol SRF. 734whp/759 tq 2013 ZL1 -ADM - 427 LSX 6 bolt, O-ringed block built by LME. Twin PT6466 turbos. RPM custom manual trans, RPS Quad carbon clutch, 9" Hendrix rear diff & axles. ADM/squash fuel system, Ron Davis radiator, Spal fans, AGP air to air, turbo plumbing. LPE oil cooler, rear bushing upgrade, roll bar...etc. rwhp 1400+... 212.5mph, best Texas mile to date.

11-07-2016, 06:08 PM	#4
1LE801 "Lohla" Drives: 2016 1SS A8 :"Lohla" Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 711 View My Garage	Too much toque for the car to accurately apply it. If the pedal is down, the boost will blow the tires off. Get rubber. Lots of it. I'm on 315 Contis and it's much better but still way to much power for them. A PD blower will necessitate Drag radials if you want to launch. __________________ OG Trans and Diff but all else is upgraded. Twins bring wins ;-)

11-07-2016, 08:01 PM	#5
jrs580 Drives: 2016 2ss Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 320	So how do yall launch? From an idle? __________________ 2016 Black Camaro 2SS A8 Red interior Modifications:Red powder coated Whipple LT1 blower, Aeroforce interceptor w/vent pod, FI Interchiller, Roto-Fab breather, ARH full length headers with high flow cats, JRE AFM modules, Borla S type NPP exhaust, Mishimoto catch can, JMS fuel pump voltage booster,MRR 017 1LE replica rims, 285/35zr20 Goodyear Eagle F1 G:2 front, Toyo r888r 325/30/zr20 back, Phastek blackout kit for the reflectors, GM dark tail lamps, Blendmount radar detector mount with Escort Redline hardwired in.

11-08-2016, 09:53 AM	#7
jrs580 Drives: 2016 2ss Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 320	the speed shop that is installing the supercharger has told me none of the traction control, stabilitrak or launch control will be effected. I'm curious what happens if you put the car in competitive driving mode, mash the brake and stomp on the gas, i.e launch control. __________________ 2016 Black Camaro 2SS A8 Red interior Modifications:Red powder coated Whipple LT1 blower, Aeroforce interceptor w/vent pod, FI Interchiller, Roto-Fab breather, ARH full length headers with high flow cats, JRE AFM modules, Borla S type NPP exhaust, Mishimoto catch can, JMS fuel pump voltage booster,MRR 017 1LE replica rims, 285/35zr20 Goodyear Eagle F1 G:2 front, Toyo r888r 325/30/zr20 back, Phastek blackout kit for the reflectors, GM dark tail lamps, Blendmount radar detector mount with Escort Redline hardwired in.

11-07-2016, 05:25 PM	#3
Atomic Ed Drives: 2001 Audi TT, 2016 Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 833	Like Jess said, not going to work well. I'm already at 450 ft.-lbs. of torque at 2500 rpm with a PD SC.

11-08-2016, 09:55 AM	#8
jrs580 Drives: 2016 2ss Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 320	actually what I'm wondering the most is how the heck the z06 corvette and zl1 manages to use all these features if the car "can't" pull enough power with the blower installed. __________________ 2016 Black Camaro 2SS A8 Red interior Modifications:Red powder coated Whipple LT1 blower, Aeroforce interceptor w/vent pod, FI Interchiller, Roto-Fab breather, ARH full length headers with high flow cats, JRE AFM modules, Borla S type NPP exhaust, Mishimoto catch can, JMS fuel pump voltage booster,MRR 017 1LE replica rims, 285/35zr20 Goodyear Eagle F1 G:2 front, Toyo r888r 325/30/zr20 back, Phastek blackout kit for the reflectors, GM dark tail lamps, Blendmount radar detector mount with Escort Redline hardwired in.

11-08-2016, 10:09 AM	#9
1LE801 "Lohla" Drives: 2016 1SS A8 :"Lohla" Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 711 View My Garage	To be fair, I live in Utah and the warmest temps I've seen since modifying he car have been 70 degrees. It does hook up much better the warmer it gets but there is still going to be plenty of tire spin on the street. The Z06 guys are experiencing much the same, I'm certain. If you read the magazines and reviews, typically the best times are found when not using launch control. It takes lots seat time to be able to get the most out of cars with this much power. __________________ OG Trans and Diff but all else is upgraded. Twins bring wins ;-)

11-08-2016, 12:33 PM	#10
jrs580 Drives: 2016 2ss Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 320	I'm most worried about the safety aspect. I don't want to gun it just a little too much on thw highway and the traction control not stop the wheel spin. __________________ 2016 Black Camaro 2SS A8 Red interior Modifications:Red powder coated Whipple LT1 blower, Aeroforce interceptor w/vent pod, FI Interchiller, Roto-Fab breather, ARH full length headers with high flow cats, JRE AFM modules, Borla S type NPP exhaust, Mishimoto catch can, JMS fuel pump voltage booster,MRR 017 1LE replica rims, 285/35zr20 Goodyear Eagle F1 G:2 front, Toyo r888r 325/30/zr20 back, Phastek blackout kit for the reflectors, GM dark tail lamps, Blendmount radar detector mount with Escort Redline hardwired in.

11-10-2016, 10:52 AM	#11
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	I played around on the stock tires when I got my car back. I put it into competitive mode and tried to keep RPM's slightly below 2500, stayed on flat road so the car didn't roll, and drop the clutch. I haven't tried it since getting my Forgelines...not about interested in roasting my Pilot Super Sports lol __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

11-10-2016, 11:12 AM	#12
GirlyNFG Drives: 2016 Camaro SS M6 w/ NPP Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 253	I have tried it on the street and the track. On the track it was .01 difference from my launch. On the street it did feel better using the onboard launch control __________________ Whipple 2.9, Custom New Era Performance cam, E85, LT4 fuel system, Motec powered port injection, teeny tiny Nitrous Outlet system, Stainless Works LTs, Centerforce Triad, GForce 9" with strange pro case 3.50 gears. Carlyle 15" conversion 28"x10.5" MT ET Drag 28"x4.5" M&H fronts PB: 9.569 @ 151.05

11-10-2016, 11:36 AM	#13
cleoent Drives: 16' Camaro E-Force SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 836	Anyone with an 8A try this? At 2000 rpms, even stock there's probably enough power to override the brakes, but launch control limits that power for optimal acceleration. Would be interested to see how it works with a SC.

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