Something to try.... Put it in "N" rev like hell (42oo) in "N" nail the
brake, then while holding the brake down pop in D while holding the brake
and gas down.
Watch then spin, haha. Also check your trany fluid haha.
----- Original Message -----
From: Stlaurent Mr Steven <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2000 3:08 PM
Subject: RE: DML: Burn Outs?
> Yes. I had it in D and kept on launching forward-jerking. I will try the
> 1st to 2nd tomorrow.
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steven T. Ekstrand [mailto:cyberlaw@earthlink.net]
> Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2000 11:44 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Burn Outs?
>
> No problem brake torqueing mine.
>
> Are you leaving it in drive? That would cause it possibly if you didn't
> get the tire speed up fast enough.
>
> I've held in first then moved it to second and brought it to the top of
> second gear. No problems holding it with the brake.
>
> The line loc is a cool toy. I have them on my cuda and RR. But with a
> factory auto you can still damage the sprag and overrunning clutch.
That's
> what's great about the manual valve bodies I have in those other cars. In
> combo with the line lock you start your burn out in second gear and avoid
> the majority of possible harm to the tranny and converter.
>
> I know people do put line locks in stock automatics, but its probably
> asking for tranny trouble to be doing LOTS of burn outs. I try to keep it
> to the occasional testosterone flash. I always try to drive out of them
> smoothly in second gear, trying not to "shock" the driveline.
>
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