In my case, launching at 2200 works best (32" tires) without any traction
loss. Greg is correct with the clutch slippage since that's how we can
control the traction issue. As for me personally launching the truck, 2200
launch and 2800 Nitrous kicks in. No traction loss and she throws ya in the
seat. :)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of The Man From Utopia
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2000 11:17 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: RE: TRACTION LIMITED
> 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?
I have a 5spd, but on a 6'er we(well except maybe Austin and Bernd) don't
really have much of a problem with wheel spin. DOn't get me wrong I know I
can easily light'em up. The trick is to learn to slip the clutch properly,
and don't get the RPM's go too high when you first start off. FOr my GenII
6'er I've found that going over 1700 RPM's at the line I'll get wheel spin
big time, and my shift point is at 42-4300 RPM. Best thing to do in your
case is to find a deserted road and work it out. I have an access road out
behind my work that I use to work on my launches and testing out my latest
mods. When I get sloppy I can easily leave 50-75 of rubber on the
pavement(measured). You could also take a pair of Sakrete bags and place one
behind each of the wheel wells in the bed for added weight and see how that
works.
Greg
95 Dakota Sport CC v6 5spd
Rahway NJ
ICQ: 283886
http://24.6.89.18/dakota/dodge.htm
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