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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 11:02 PM
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Default What rpm to launch at?

im going on the track on sunday in english town and wanted to get some more tips on how to get a better time
what rpm do u suggest to launch at in a eg h/b wit a b18c1
just short ram intake, 2.25 exhaust and straight pipe
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Old Nov 1, 2002 | 11:32 PM
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Default Re: What rpm to launch at? (whiterice42019)

My friend launches around 4k ~ 4.5k with clutch slip. He gets consistant 2.2 60ft.

Jay kim
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 07:36 PM
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Default Re: What rpm to launch at? (AllMotorMonster)

My friend launches around 4k ~ 4.5k with clutch slip. He gets consistant 2.2 60ft.
Jay kim
id start a bit lower,like 3.5k then work my way up but you probably wont get too many passes at that madhouse on a sunday.
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 07:39 PM
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Default Re: What rpm to launch at? (whiterice42019)

get some slicks and dump the clutch at 8k

or get some drag radials and launch at 6k slipping clutch

or launch at 5k slipping the clutch of course with tire pressure at 20 p.s.i.
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