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[NAVY99]

I have a 99' v6 automatic camaro. What are some things i can do to get the best launch. Dropping it down from neutral is out of the question but what about brake torquing it???? Any suggestions on what to do with an automatic would be greatly appreciated.Thanks!!!

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1999 Navy Blue Camaro 3.8L v6

[red]

Drive around the water box, stage car, bring up on torque converter (power brake) and let her rip.

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and a few other mods

[Redbird]

I can agree with all RED said except for the 'brake torque it up part'! EXPERIMENT!
Try leaving from a high idle. Then try brake torqueing it higher, etc.. What you want to find is where your car likes to leave for best ET's and least tire spin. I would also invest in some drag radials, even a 6 can spin the tires! You want NONE of that!

By the way MOST converter makers say their converters will stall higher if left unloaded, means no brake torque! I leave at about 1100 rpm, just enough to load the driveline.

GOOD LUCK!

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[Erik]

This from http://www.nhra.com/dragster/1999/is...echnology.html

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So, you want to run your street car down the 1,320? What tire pressure do you use? Determining the right rear-tire pressures for fat performance tires isn't quite as easy as setting the psi for factory rubber or slicks. Essentially, you have to find the tire pressure that works for your car. And believe me, every ride will be different. Start at about 30-35psi and work your way down. It's best to get a ballpark figure in your driveway. This can be done by misting the back tires with water from your garden sprayer. Once the face of the rubber is misted, gently drive forward and quickly examine the tire print that is left on the driveway. What you need is a tire track that is equally "dark" from one side to the other. Adjust the psi until you reach that point and use that figure as a baseline. Just remember that tire psi increases when the tire is hot. On the nose, bump the pressure up to 35-40psi — more if you're brave. Rolling resistance will decrease, and that's good.
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