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how do i launch an IRS?

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  • Start date Start date Nov 4, 2004
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5literstang

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ok i went to the track with my 99 cobra nad all i can get at the track was the best of a 14.4 at 101mph. my 60 foots were 2.4 how do i get a better launch? thanks -Jeff
 
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bump
 

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Saw this the other day.

"DSS stage 5 half shafts, full bushing kit, 14mm IRS bolts, 26 spline input shaft, some ET streets, and then dump the clutch at 5500 RPM."

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=514942&highlight=launch+cobra
 

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locked 8.8 swap
 

reenmachine

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The only real solution is to trade the IRS for a solid axle. IRS is for handling, solid axle is for launching.
 
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well i'll be swapping soon, but in the mean time i have to make best on what i have.
 
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