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Reeko · 04-19-2010, 03:25 PM

So,
After seeing the Edmunds test, I have tried multiple times to get a good 2nd gear scratch.
All I get is a quick chirp.
Is this normal?

I have tried the Fuse pull, etc, but still no joy.

Anyway, I have dumped it at 4K RPM and spin great in First, I then try to shift as quick as I can into second and only get a brief noise.
I have even tried getting up to about 30MPH, then revving with the clutch in and dumping in 2nd and still only get a small scratch.

I don't plan to do this often, but it seems like I read about guys on this site that are getting lots of spin in 2nd and wanted to know if my car might be underperforming.

thenaz · 04-19-2010, 03:50 PM

I spin more in 2nd than my 2001 vette does in 1st, especially if I turn the traction control off. At about 2,200 the torque just smokes em in 1st or 2nd.
Maybe you should install a TVS 2300 MagnaCharger, it seems to help!

Really it does make a bit of a difference!

Reeko · 04-19-2010, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenaz

I spin more in 2nd than my 2001 vette does in 1st, especially if I turn the traction control off. At about 2,200 the torque just smokes em in 1st or 2nd.
Maybe you should install a TVS 2300 MagnaCharger, it seems to help!

Really it does make a bit of a difference!

I am thinking about the SC, but I think I will wait a year or two. (My wife already thinks I am buying too many accessories for the new car).

Anyway, I am more wondering if this is normal with a stock 2SS M6.

Thanks

fielderLS3 · 04-19-2010, 04:25 PM

In the Edmunds video, they were dumping the clutch at the starting line against the rev limiter (not something I'd ever do with my own car...good way to break something), and then shifting a little early so the tires were still spinning when they hit second. If the tires stop spinning before you're able to get the clutch out in 2nd, you're burnout is basically done.

Reeko · 04-19-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fielderLS3

In the Edmunds video, they were dumping the clutch at the starting line against the rev limiter (not something I'd ever do with my own car...good way to break something), and then shifting a little early so the tires were still spinning when they hit second. If the tires stop spinning before you're able to get the clutch out in 2nd, you're burnout is basically done.

Not sure that is true. In the video I think they had about 8ft in between the 1st and 2nd tire marks where the tires were not spinning.

I have tried to duplicate the results a few times, shifting early etc and have not been able to.

danhr · 04-19-2010, 09:29 PM

stupid question

did you take traction control and stabilitrak off?

762ch · 03-01-2015, 05:03 PM

Completly turn traction off, and its a whole different car. It will really try and spin around with too much throttle.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 03-01-2015, 06:02 PM

No problem on my SS. 20ft scratch in 1st and about 25ft in second. And that was before the 3.91 rear end.

VADER SS L99 · 03-02-2015, 05:37 PM

LOL at this thread and its resurrection.

JantzenOKC · 03-02-2015, 05:49 PM

Wow almost 5 years old, this might be the oldest one I've seen come back.

04-19-2010, 03:25 PM	#1
Reeko Drives: 69 Camaro RS Conv. 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 88	Can't get a good 2nd gear scratch - Normal? So, After seeing the Edmunds test, I have tried multiple times to get a good 2nd gear scratch. All I get is a quick chirp. Is this normal? I have tried the Fuse pull, etc, but still no joy. Anyway, I have dumped it at 4K RPM and spin great in First, I then try to shift as quick as I can into second and only get a brief noise. I have even tried getting up to about 30MPH, then revving with the clutch in and dumping in 2nd and still only get a small scratch. I don't plan to do this often, but it seems like I read about guys on this site that are getting lots of spin in 2nd and wanted to know if my car might be underperforming.

04-19-2010, 04:25 PM	#4
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	In the Edmunds video, they were dumping the clutch at the starting line against the rev limiter (not something I'd ever do with my own car...good way to break something), and then shifting a little early so the tires were still spinning when they hit second. If the tires stop spinning before you're able to get the clutch out in 2nd, you're burnout is basically done. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)

04-19-2010, 09:29 PM	#6
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,023	stupid question did you take traction control and stabilitrak off? __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

03-02-2015, 05:37 PM	#9
VADER SS L99 Drives: 2013 A6 GT 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 2,909	LOL at this thread and its resurrection. __________________ BLK/BLK 1SS/RS Ordered 11-01-2009 Took delivery 12-22-2009. Heads/cam/converter/bolt ons. SOLD Feb 2015 to fund 6th gen LT1 SS with 8L90E.

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thenaz Thenaz Drives: 2010 2SS/RS BLK GFX IOI/STRIPE TVS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 64 View My Garage	I spin more in 2nd than my 2001 vette does in 1st, especially if I turn the traction control off. At about 2,200 the torque just smokes em in 1st or 2nd. Maybe you should install a TVS 2300 MagnaCharger, it seems to help! Really it does make a bit of a difference!

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