Sat. Night @ Sac-Grudge Fest May 12th.
May 13, 2007 | 03:14 PM
#72
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Originally Posted by Stoichiometric
Thanks Spoolin, its more fun than I thought.
Bill, your vids look really good, thanks for posting. Although the camera angle doesn't show it, I almost had that pro street Chevy Luv.
Dewey, should I not build boost at the line? I am a newb and need all the tips I can get.
Bill, your vids look really good, thanks for posting. Although the camera angle doesn't show it, I almost had that pro street Chevy Luv.
Dewey, should I not build boost at the line? I am a newb and need all the tips I can get.
You have to try different launch techniques till you find what works best for you and your truck.See you next month!
May 13, 2007 | 07:45 PM
#73
Yeah, try a few different things. ALot of people think launching the radix off idle or just a tad of throttle is the best. I personally get it up to about 1800rpm and then floor at the last yellow. I haven't had much luck with high rpm/boost launches. However that was on my last converter/trans combo and i got a lot of slip. It really depends on a lot of things (setups) but I'd vote against high rpm launches with the radix. Nevertheless, my point is, I LOVE that sound, and then a hard launch to boot and you had the sound going before launch, you just don't see (hear) that done much! (the motion sick comment was towards the camera
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May 13, 2007 | 09:30 PM
#74
I appreciate the info Dewey. I had fun with the high RPM launches even if the times didn't reflect it. My helmet bounced off the headrest when I launched next to the GTO. I am not consistant enough yet to determine what is working best for me, I will try some low load launches back to back next time.
I will have a few more parts installed before the next track day, I would like to break into 12s with the truck eventually. Bill's video crew looks to be more practiced than mine, LOL.
I will have a few more parts installed before the next track day, I would like to break into 12s with the truck eventually. Bill's video crew looks to be more practiced than mine, LOL.
May 16, 2007 | 08:33 PM
#78
Originally Posted by trever1t
I wish you had too, you know you would have done well. It really sucks but at least you made it home with the truck. What's the prognosis on the trans/converter?
I am going to buy the PI converter for another $600 and have them put it back together.
It has been expensive lately to keep my cars on the road. lol
May 16, 2007 | 09:35 PM
#80
Originally Posted by Whippled2dr
Damn Jason. It has been expensive. Did you get the new short block in for the tahoe?