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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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Default Re: Newb needs drag racing advice

Originally Posted by +fireamx
SHELBY, 1st. just want to thank you for your service to our Country.
Your car is running about a second slower than a "stock" automatic normally runs on a "good" track.
Magazine roadtest from back when the Crossfire debuted, put the 6 sp at 14.7 to 14.8 with a 15.18 for the automatic coupes.
I'm not sure, but I think I remember reading that the magazine testers launched at around 2800RPM, and shifted just before reaching redline so they didn't accidently set off the rev limiter.
What exactly are the variables at the track that's causing your slower than normal times?
Glad to hear you were able to beat a 370 Z, not sure exactly how you did it, but it's good to hear.
That should be for a manual transmission car. If the torque converters are the same as a SRT6/AMG, then you won't be able to brake stall above about 1800 RPM, which is fine. I usually launch the auto around 1400 RPM.
 
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