Next to impossible to do a power-brake with a 5-sd. The best way to do it is
to go to a performance shop and get what is called a brake line-lock. This
device taps into the front brake line(s) and when you put your foot on the
brake and pull the knob on the unit, it locks the front brakes, and when you
tap the brake pedal, it automatically releases.---it's really a neat unit,
and saves on the rear brake shoes and drums from overheating
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Lambert <clam9892@postoffice.uri.edu>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 9:08 PM
Subject: DML: 5-sp Power-brake
> Ok here is another strange question. How would one do a power-brake with
a
> 5-sp. Is it conceivable to basically put it in first (or second), start
> rolling then slowly apply the brakes as the gas is applied? I don't like
> the whole idea of a heel-toe method and was wondering if anyone has tried
> this before I go and blow my tranny or clutch? Or should I just stick to
> puttin down two gears of easy rubber with the occasional 2nd gear roast of
> the tires. I just know that the summer is coming quick, and with that
> comes burnout competitions. I know in my old 6 with the auto smoke shows
> were easy as the 6 had the torque to just light em up. Oh well just
> another random thought to you guys. I am sure someone had at least tried
> this once or twice. I just figured that this would give a much better
> control of the rpm's than the heel toe method.
>
> Chris
> '00 CC, 4.7, 5-sp, tinted windows, Magnum front plate, flairs, clear
> corners, Stereo & Performance Planning in progress...
>
>
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