RedBullJnky

I've been getting several PMs and questions on how I launch my car. So here it is.....
Over the years discussions have gone back and forth about how to launch " The Beast". Some prefer to flash the converter from idle while others prefer to stall the launch. Then it becomes a question of what rpm to stall at. And again it will go back and forth.
One of the main things about launching our cars is PRACTICE. I was told by sever members here, that in order to launch these cars you need plenty of seat time. And trust me, I have over 200 passes in my car. I've launch from idle and from a stall. And what works for me is to stall it at 1500rpms.

What I do is, slowly pull up to the beams. Once I'm pre staged I barely move up enough to stage (shallow stage). Sometimes the second light would blink because I was barely in the beams. Then when both cars are staged, I hold the brake as hard as I can and slowly push the gas until it reaches 1500rpms. Any more than that and I push through the breaks. Now the trick is to push the gas throught the floor while at the same time fully releasing the break. If you don't fully release the break it will not launch hard. And on the third yellow light you go. I've gotten very good at timing this. And I race in M ( manual ) mode and do my own shifting with my TCU tune. And always remember to hold that bi*ch straight.

I do appreciate all the compliments. Considering this was only the third time I went below 1.6 on my 60ft. And the first 2 times were only a week before this run. But thank you fellas! I am very happy with the way the car launches. Now I'm gonna tweak the top end and see what we can do.

Here's a list of my mods so that it's known.
EC heat exchanger w/ Meziere pump
EC long tube headers
EC 82 throttle body
EC asp 185 pulley
EC 550 cc injectors
EC TCU tune
EC ECU dyno tune
EC dyno Q16 race tune
ASP idler pulleys
Carbon fiber intake
Carbon fiber intake tubes
TTM scoops
3.5gal trunk tank w/ Rule2000 pump
1.5gal water meth tank w/ dual nozzles (only comes on at 11psi)
Cobra HE mounted under the trunk (holds 1.2gal)
Quaiffe LSD
Braille light weight battery
CLK wheels w/ Hoosier radials


I hope this helps. And I will answer any other questions that any one has. You can ask here or PM me. Thanks again guys!

SterlingE55

Thanks for sharing E.

GunMoto

Valuable information right here...thanks RedBullJnky!!

shardul

iTrader: (1)

Nice write up

DVC

Thank you for sharing the technique and mods! Was wondering about both.

Toadster

great info here... and we all know it's the TTM scoops giving you that edge

AKnight55

Thats a dream list of mods

SavMan

Tell us more about the trunk mounted Cobra HE

Exotic-metal55

Nice list . One question, when you updating your signature to your new bad a$$ times?

Jimshorts

Was your suspension raised? (I had slower ETs and traps when I tried that but I only had headers a tune and street tires.)

When was the last time you let the car shift on its own at the track? Would you try it again?

I use to do the exact same at the line but never got to experience DRs so I had to roll into it and not floor it off the line.

Capn

20-30 seconds of this...

lowprofile

I have a lot to say here but I'm short on time right now.
I applaud you for taking the time and composing this thread. We have very similar mods and results. Keep up the great work.

Celicasaur

Does this technique hold true on street tyres also?

Hammer Down

No!

RedBullJnky

Not a problem
your welcome
Thanks
I don't mind sharing. Thats how I got where I'm at.
They really don't do anything. But they look good when you take the grille off.
Thank you!
We were trying figure out how to keep the water in the tank as cold as possible. So we added the Mustang Cobra HE under the trunk on the return water line. The ice water in the tank runs from the trunk tank straight to the supercharger. Then comes out and goes throught the front HE and them through the Cobra HE and back to the trunk tank. This was for "Mexico", but we found out that it works great for the track. My IATs at the track never go over 110. And after a run the water is still cold.

Hammer Down

Hey E have you ever taken the water temp inside your tank after back to back runs?

RedBullJnky

thanks man! Probly update it tonight.
Sorry! Yes I raise the suspension after the burn out. Helps weight transfer. I still let it shift on its own once in while. But mostly I run M mode and all my fastest times are in manual.
Nice!
Thank you sir! Your car is a MONSTER also.
This^^^

RedBullJnky

Yes. After a full bag of ice and full pass the temp was 69*. And after a back to back run the temp was at 79*. IATs on first run were at 110 and second run they were at 122. It was 92* out.

Hammer Down

Not sure of my IAT's but after back to back runs my tank water was 70

Denroll

I'll bet the tranny prefers to be launched from a stall and not idle, right???
I'll try your technique next time I go.

And you'll love what a good set of heads will do to the top end.

RedBullJnky

That's good. There's too much heat and humidity down here. I didn't check temps when I was at MIR.
I prefer to launch from a stall. Good luck next time out!
Heads are nice, but I'm trying to do this without touching the motor.

e55amgrocket

Awesome right up. I think we're going to do a rental maybe the first week of December if your ready for another shot

Ported heads would really wake that top end up. Found out my motor build will be back up and running Monday so hopefully we can make some side by side runs next time.

RedBullJnky

Thanks Steve! First week of Dec. is to soon for me. Got 7 kids I have to through the holidays. But I'll be back for sure.

Heads would be nice, but I want to see how far I can go like this.