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Big Thunder Performance · 06-10-2009, 09:55 AM

The et slip wont track 0-60mph...

It just gives 60' time.

Big Thunder Performance · 06-10-2009, 10:04 AM

I will have it back to the track next friday night. I will try the other shift options and maybe I can fab up a CAI to test with if I have time.

As far as breaking the engine in.... I run them all hard. As a piston ring engineer I know the engine has to be loaded to properly seat a ring. Cruising the car down the highway will not do this (It will over time). I have already read most of the breakin post on here and there are a few who understand the concept of engine breakin. I would bet most of these guys have a race car as well.

My advice is break it in on how you feel it should be... Its your car and your money.

1GMFanatik · 06-10-2009, 10:12 AM

Not too bad of a 60', maybe you should try rolling into the throttle with the brake applied as the lights drop, then swap feet real quick on the green. Kind of like slippin a clutch. That may give you a bit more off the launch. They say for every tenth off your 60' is good for at least 2 tenths in the quarter.

RickRay · 06-10-2009, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MontyCarlo

If you put it in Sport (the position where you'd also use the paddles) instead of Drive, you'll get more aggressive performance next time. You don't have to use shift buttons, unless you just want to because they're more fun.

Are you saying that you don`t have to use the paddle shift if you put it in Manual.

....This is a V6 we do not have the SPORT Button...Just DRIVE & MANUAL and in Manual you have to use the Paddle or it won`t shift. Unless I missing something in this thread.

slkric · 06-10-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickRay

Are you saying that you don`t have to use the paddle shift if you put it in Manual.

....This is a V6 we do not have the SPORT Button...Just DRIVE & MANUAL and in Manual you have to use the Paddle or it won`t shift. Unless I missing something in this thread.

I have the automatic V6 and if you put the shifter in the M position and do not use the paddles, the DIC will show "S" for sports mode. If you use the paddles, the DIC will show you "M1" for the gear you are in.

StangKiller818 · 06-10-2009, 11:56 AM

wow not to bad

RickRay · 06-10-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slkric

I have the automatic V6 and if you put the shifter in the M position and do not use the paddles, the DIC will show "S" for sports mode. If you use the paddles, the DIC will show you "M1" for the gear you are in.

Okay I noticed that and didn`t know what it meant...Thanks

kutch720 · 06-10-2009, 02:11 PM

Bid thunder, I just have one question. As far as racing and racing engines how long do they usually last? I know that alot of guys who race rebuild there engines after races.

trudawg660 · 06-10-2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slkric

I have the automatic V6 and if you put the shifter in the M position and do not use the paddles, the DIC will show "S" for sports mode. If you use the paddles, the DIC will show you "M1" for the gear you are in.

I just tried this and its true there is a sport mode, something that they didnt tell us. i hate when good info is embedded in unrelated threads so i think am going to post it so everyone can see.

Computerplay · 06-11-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slkric

I have the automatic V6 and if you put the shifter in the M position and do not use the paddles, the DIC will show "S" for sports mode. If you use the paddles, the DIC will show you "M1" for the gear you are in.

slkric, which mode is better for launching, racing ect.??? Thanks.

06-10-2009, 09:55 AM	#15
Big Thunder Performance Drives: 2023 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 16	The et slip wont track 0-60mph... It just gives 60' time. __________________ 2023 ZL1

06-10-2009, 10:04 AM	#16
Big Thunder Performance Drives: 2023 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 16	I will have it back to the track next friday night. I will try the other shift options and maybe I can fab up a CAI to test with if I have time. As far as breaking the engine in.... I run them all hard. As a piston ring engineer I know the engine has to be loaded to properly seat a ring. Cruising the car down the highway will not do this (It will over time). I have already read most of the breakin post on here and there are a few who understand the concept of engine breakin. I would bet most of these guys have a race car as well. My advice is break it in on how you feel it should be... Its your car and your money. __________________ 2023 ZL1

06-10-2009, 11:56 AM	#20
StangKiller818 Drives: pontiac g5 gt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sfv 818 Posts: 189	wow not to bad __________________

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1GMFanatik Da Blue Beast Drives: 08 Chevy TBSS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 154 View My Garage	Not too bad of a 60', maybe you should try rolling into the throttle with the brake applied as the lights drop, then swap feet real quick on the green. Kind of like slippin a clutch. That may give you a bit more off the launch. They say for every tenth off your 60' is good for at least 2 tenths in the quarter.

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