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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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I am interested in how people launch there trucks at the track and I'm sure it depends on the bombs you have, the experience, and just personal opinion but it should be cool to see how everyone does it.

I have an 01 2500 Automatic 4x4, anyone have any tips on how I should launch it for the first time?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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you power brake it till the turbo is spooled up then take off
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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thats it? knowone else does 4x4 launches and what not?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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mine is a standard i launch in 4wd in 2nd gear

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at 3500 rpm i roll the clutch out not drop it
 

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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 07:57 AM
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4wd build some boost and go! You will have to try a couple different boost levels to find what works for you. My 06 leaves harder at 10psi then it does 15psi. The 89 leaves just as hard at either but the tranny temps REALLY go up trying to build the 15psi so I usually leave around 10
 
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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with a stock tranny, i would be weary of doin a boosted launch at any more than bout 5 psi in 4wd. thats what im leaving at right now till i get a new billet input shaft for the tranny. heard of to many breaking. now i have done a 20psi launch on the street, but i wouldnt recomend it for some one else doing it. jmo
 
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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Good advice Ed. I've gotten away with them in the 06 but it is only a matter of time.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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how much air did you drop your tires too?
i'm probably going to try 5psi boost with 25-30 psi in the rear tires and 3 wheel drive
overdrive on or off or my auto?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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Do I take it outta 4 wheel drive after I launch or just leave it?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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im not sure since ive only raced in tulsa once, but i reach down and knock mine out of 4wd bout 1/8th mile
 
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