How To Launch A Stang Correctly

ALLAN_M · Apr 12, 2005

i can drive my stang very well but my launchin is a lil weak i was jus wonderin if u guys have ne pointers or tips on how to launch correctly?

02BlkStang · Apr 12, 2005

You mean you can shift good?

Launching is everything...

ALLAN_M · Apr 12, 2005

02BlkStang said:
You mean you can shift good?

Launching is everything...

well i jus got the car n im not really used to it i havent drivin it fast yet or raced n i kno drivin a stang isnt like other cars
so i was askin how to launch it and maybe even how u guys shift them soo fast what do u guys do?

JonJon · Apr 12, 2005

I just launch at idle and give as much gas as I can without spinning Just takes practice to get a feel for it.

02BlkStang · Apr 12, 2005

Just practice to see what feels fastest, or go to the track and keep track of your 60' times to see what works best for you.

There's no secret way that will net better results, also remember to shift at 5500rpms instead of redline. That's the optimal shift point for stock cams.

ALLAN_M · Apr 13, 2005

really 550rpm i never knew that thanks alot guys but with the launch u say at idle n as i let go of the clutch give more gas right?

Silvr04GT · Apr 13, 2005

I'm confused about the reving up. Is it better to rev and then drop the clutch quick or just start at idle?

csledd · Apr 13, 2005

if you rev, say to 3k, and drop the clutch you're not gonna get traction

Silvr04GT · Apr 13, 2005

christiesledd said:
if you rev, say to 3k, and drop the clutch you're not gonna get traction

That much I know! But what about like 2k? Is it worth it, or is going from idle better?

caballo · Apr 13, 2005

You're probably better off going to the "Race Tech" sub forum for answers...

kev1919 · Apr 13, 2005

If your launching it on street tires you gotta play with your rpms start at 1000rpm and launch it and then start going up with rpm to see were you can go with out spinning the tires or just get you some ET streets and start launching it high rpm but dont break your drive shaft or your rearend so be carefull launching at idle is the safest way but who wants to be safe?

300bhp/ton · Apr 13, 2005

ALLAN_M said:
i kno drivin a stang isnt like other cars

do they have 2 steering wheels?????

Seriously, practice is the only answer to good launches. They are a blend of not letting the engine bog (V8 grunt helps prevent this but the 2.0 turbo ricers have loads of worries) and putting as much power to the wheels with out lighting up or frying the clutch.

Manual and auto cars are also slightly different, as a rule autos are alot easier and more consitant which is why so many drag racers swear by them. All you need to do is push the loud pedal. Well kind of, low grip and/or big power makes it more challenging.

With a manual car you want to launch with as many revs as you can with out ending up sitting on the line wheel spinning. A small amount of wheel spin is good (some say about 10%). So when you launch you need to feed in the throttle pedal while you SMOOTHLY lift off the clutch, but try not to slip the clutch too much as they are expensive to replace. Although if you do get too much wheel spin slipping the clutch will allow you to control it without having to reduce the rpm's which could cause the motor to bog down.

Any 4.6 Mustang has the power and torque to light up the rears no problem, so if on stock rubber take it easy and pull away as if from the traffic lights then nail it - get use to it then try more extreme starts and get some DR's.

Remember some golden rules:

1. More Speed Less Haste
2. To finish first, first you have to finish

Smoothness and quality driving are the key ingrediants.

mcmmotorsports · Apr 13, 2005

Get slicks and drop the clutch at 4,500

Stang|ess · Apr 13, 2005

mcmmotorsports said:
Get slicks and drop the clutch at 4,500

Get towed home.

I heard slipping the clutch from 4000 is best. Like a few people said, try a few methods, and see which works best.

Mike97gt · Apr 13, 2005

you will get if you launch at idle.. so unless you like running 15's you need to practice your launches..

i launch at 3,500 rpm's or so... slipping the clutch andfeathering the gas... do not hammer it right away..

there is no way too figure it out other than practice..

and on the shift points.. on my stock 3.27 T-45 01 gt in first gear i shift at almost 6k now.. i tried 5500 and 5300.. but 6k powershift puts me in second gear at almost 4k.. if i shift 1-2 at 5,500 i am closer too 3,600 or so and the car dont feel as fast.. i will try a few different shift points and post my numbers with each on here

Back in Black · Apr 13, 2005

Nice avatar mike

Mike97gt · Apr 13, 2005

Back in Black said:
Nice avatar mike

thanks... glad too see somebody likes the bodykit i just put on my mustang

Back in Black · Apr 13, 2005

MikeZ28 said:
thanks... glad too see somebody likes the bodykit i just put on my mustang

Yeah. While teh body kit is awsome, Its the wing that does it for me. Now all you need is the 3 story pipes

Roger_4.6_96 · Apr 13, 2005

Burn out a tiny bit so your tires get sticky. Then Rev to 2000 - 2500 rpms dump the clutch.

Mike97gt · Apr 13, 2005

Back in Black said:
Yeah. While teh body kit is awsome, Its the wing that does it for me. Now all you need is the 3 story pipes

yeah i am going too get them soon i hear they add 600 hp... so before i put them on i need a honda civic tanny too handle that powar

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