Launch technique and shift points

From: Chad (mcc@negia.net)
Date: Wed May 26 1999 - 21:30:41 EDT


First off:

95 Dodge Dakota Club Cab Sport 3.9l V6 5 Speed
Mods: No cat, Dynomax Race Magnum Muffler, Champion truck plugs.

Content:

I received my G-tech Pro in the mail today. I made my first run to get
horsepower... I only got 123hp, though I believe that it because of wind
drag... Not sure though. My first 1/4 mile run was an 18.5. (Ouch!!)
My second was a 15.9 (Must've been an error) and my final two runs were
17.5. I can't remember the MPH, but on the 15.9 I remember it said
95MPH... So, probably an error...

Anyway, I noticed that launch had alot to do with the final time. Does
anyone have any tips on the best RPM's to Launch at, and whether or not
the feather the clutch or just drop it?

Also, what is the best RPM to shift at for each gear? I think I have the
3.55's, but I am not sure. It runs at around 200 RPM at 60mph (I think..
need to check again)

Anyway, any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
        Chad Clifton



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