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Old May 23, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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Just wondering what RPM ranges you guys launch from? Mine seems to launch pretty well from 3000 without any wheel spin. Dare I go higher?
Old May 23, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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Re: launching

Oh yeah, and I get 1.7 - 1.8 60' s
Old May 23, 2005 | 11:44 PM
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notice a diffrence with them SFCs? Ilaunch as 3gs and all I get is a nice burn out though 1st gear and a 2.4 60ft time. What tires you running on?
Old May 24, 2005 | 07:01 AM
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Just above idle has been my best. 1.7 to 1.8 60's and a little air under the front tires. Helps to have a great converter and DR.

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