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Old 05-12-2016, 09:28 PM
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Badass and thanks for the input guys I've always raced 6spd cars so this is super new to me.
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Originally Posted by GMCtrk
Put the trans in D3.

Pull up to the line, put the brake pedal to the floor and build as much boost as you can without rolling. Let go of the brake pedal on green and hold on
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Putting the gear selector in 3rd is just so the transmission won't grenade on you. If the transmission is left in "D" (the part name I forget) will not be able to hold all the power and break.

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4L80e OD/OR apply info - YouTube

It still leaves in 1st gear like normal in 3rd.
good to know! thanks guys
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I ******* love drag racing
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I ******* love drag racing
lol missing that turbo yet?
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or push the tow haul button, and hual ***
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Originally Posted by Jake75
lol missing that turbo yet?
I'll be building a race turbo truck in the future to satisfy that need. But for now I'm out...
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One more question at the end of the run do u just put it back in drive after u slow down and sorry for the dumb questions.
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It doesn't matter.
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Cool just trying not to blow the new trans up.
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