Chris, ah, this is problem for the 5.9 too. :-) Trying roasting the tire
BEFORE you do the Gtech to get them warmed up, also try brake torqueing to
about 1300RPM and launching. Hope this helps!
-Ryan
99 DA RC R/T
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Lambert" <mopar88@efortress.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 8:06 PM
Subject: DML: TRACTION LIMITED
> Ok here is my dilemma, I G-Teched the truck today (4.7 CC 5-sp) and spun
> like a $$%#$%, well you get the idea. I have pirelli touring gto rear
> tires in a 275/60/15 size. I know this truck is capable of great times
but
> I can't launch this truck. I now have 9200 miles of driving standard (i
> learned basically 2 days before my truck came in). I have spring clamps
> and lakewood traction bars, At 28psi i had a hop free launch but at 26psi
> it was hop city. My best time was a poor 15.55@94.2. This is on a
> perfectly flat section of road. So i guess I want to know what my times
> should be with this MPH? and also what can I do to improve traction
without
> adding slicks? Also how are you 5-sp guys launching. That best run was
> with me kicking out the rear off the line, spinning (not chirping) into
> second, and chirping into third. first shift was at 5700RPM, second at
> 5800RPM, third shift at 5500RPM. Any ideas?
>
> Thanks a lot guys,
> Chris
>
>
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> '00 CC, Packin a 287 Magnum, 5-sp, Gibson Duals, Traction Bars, DML
"Smoke
> Em" Decal
> Pioneer Stereo, Bugflector II Bug Guard, Fender Flairs, 3923's, Tinted
> Windows, Ventvisors,
> Alarm, Spring Clamps, Magnum Front Plate... Quick D on the way...
>
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