M6...what RPM are you leaving at with DR's? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

caverman · 12-01-2013, 02:25 PM

Got a set of 18" M/T DRs the other day so now I'm looking to see what RPM M6 guys are leaving at to get some decent 60' times without breaking stuff.

I only have basic bolt-on stuff and about 415 rwhp.

Also, curious about the PSI everyone is running with 18" DRs. Especially for M/T ET Streets.

blufin · 12-01-2013, 04:08 PM

i'm interested in knowing as well. I don't usually look at the tach when I launch, but ever since I went to 18' Mickeys, I've had trouble launching. It feels like it falls on its face. I'll have to start looking at my rpm's and figure out what works best. BTW, I run my Mickeys at 20 psi. No spinning problems yet cuz I don't know how to launch on them yet.

caverman · 12-01-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by blufin

i'm interested in knowing as well. I don't usually look at the tach when I launch, but ever since I went to 18' Mickeys, I've had trouble launching. It feels like it falls on its face. I'll have to start looking at my rpm's and figure out what works best. BTW, I run my Mickeys at 20 psi. No spinning problems yet cuz I don't know how to launch on them yet.

You should consider getting a Raptor Shift Light. It will let you set the RPM you want to leave at as well as an RPM variance. It uses the light to let you know where you're at. So, say I set it at 3K RPM with a 200 RPM variance the light will start coming on solid at 2.8K and then start blinking at 3.2k. Go under 2.8K and the light goes away. That will you know about what RPM you're leaving at.

Once you leave the light becomes a shift light.

They are a pretty easy install and I bought a cheap iPhone stand, cut it to make a small "L" shape that I put in the side of my dash. I then have some Velcro on that piece to hold the shift light. Nothing is permenately attached.

caverman · 12-02-2013, 05:55 PM

Anyone???

Rhino79 · 12-02-2013, 06:18 PM

4000-4500 usually is a good spot, just gonna have to find the right timing between release and the accel pedal movement.

Merc · 12-02-2013, 11:16 PM

Not sure if this helps, but I launch with Pumpkin at 4800 on a Lingenfelter 2 Step and CTAP M6. Slicks and skinnies though. 1.64 60's.

timtoolman24 · 12-03-2013, 04:21 AM

Samething here, trying to learn how to launch

Neumatic · 12-03-2013, 05:47 AM

right around 5k seems to be the best for me.

joes407 · 12-03-2013, 07:22 AM

im launching at 4400 rpms in ptm 5 (race mode). im sure theres a better way though as my best 60 ft is a 1.9

caverman · 12-03-2013, 08:09 AM

So launching at the 4400 - 5000 range.....anyone breaking stuff like axles?

That's my next scare is to start hooking and breaking other things like axle or clutch (stock clutch).

jonathanmoguel · 12-03-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

So launching at the 4400 - 5000 range.....anyone breaking stuff like axles?

That's my next scare is to start hooking and breaking other things like axle or clutch (stock clutch).

recently at the track,
i launched my camaro (boltons, tune,. 420 whp 413 TQ) and i got the MT ET street radials 2 on 18x9.5 rim.. i launched the car using launch control. it sets it at 4500 rpm.. i was able to get a 1.9 60 ft from the launch control..

the track was a 1/8 mile.
got a 8.1 @ 88.9mph

jvoisel · 12-03-2013, 02:25 PM

I only launch at 3000-3500 and slip the clutch off the line.. 4k+ heats the stock clutch up too quick for me

redirish · 12-03-2013, 07:07 PM

I'm trying to figure it out as well. I went to the track this Friday and was launching around 3500. I started the tires at 20psi and then lowered them to 18. I ran 8 times and had 7 1.8 60' I think I could have raised the rpm's Higher because I wasn't getting much tire spin and bogged a little at times.

Neumatic · 12-03-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

So launching at the 4400 - 5000 range.....anyone breaking stuff like axles?

That's my next scare is to start hooking and breaking other things like axle or clutch (stock clutch).

I slip the clutch pretty good. Nice smooth launch, no wheel hop to speak of, no broken parts. Stock clutch will not like it though.

12-01-2013, 02:25 PM	#1
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	M6...what RPM are you leaving at with DR's? Got a set of 18" M/T DRs the other day so now I'm looking to see what RPM M6 guys are leaving at to get some decent 60' times without breaking stuff. I only have basic bolt-on stuff and about 415 rwhp. Also, curious about the PSI everyone is running with 18" DRs. Especially for M/T ET Streets. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

12-01-2013, 04:08 PM	#2
blufin Drives: Fire Engine Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 1,415	i'm interested in knowing as well. I don't usually look at the tach when I launch, but ever since I went to 18' Mickeys, I've had trouble launching. It feels like it falls on its face. I'll have to start looking at my rpm's and figure out what works best. BTW, I run my Mickeys at 20 psi. No spinning problems yet cuz I don't know how to launch on them yet. __________________ 12.618 @ 110.75 Bone Stock 1/4 mile 8.165 @ 86.52 Bone Stock 1/8 mile 11.189 @ 124.44 on a 1.73 60' TVS2300 3.4 pulley, JRE tuned, Kooks LT headers and HF cats, MBRP catback exhaust, CAI intake, ADM scoop. Stock wheels/tires. Sold

12-02-2013, 05:55 PM	#4
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Anyone??? __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

12-02-2013, 11:16 PM	#6
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,291	Not sure if this helps, but I launch with Pumpkin at 4800 on a Lingenfelter 2 Step and CTAP M6. Slicks and skinnies though. 1.64 60's. __________________ My Build Thread

12-03-2013, 04:21 AM	#7
timtoolman24 Drives: 2012 LS3 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 492	Samething here, trying to learn how to launch __________________ Build Thread--> http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328966

12-02-2013, 06:18 PM	#5
Rhino79 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99/Auto Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 2,827 View My Garage	4000-4500 usually is a good spot, just gonna have to find the right timing between release and the accel pedal movement.

12-03-2013, 05:47 AM	#8
Neumatic Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,448 View My Garage	right around 5k seems to be the best for me.

12-03-2013, 07:22 AM	#9
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	im launching at 4400 rpms in ptm 5 (race mode). im sure theres a better way though as my best 60 ft is a 1.9

12-03-2013, 08:09 AM	#10
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	So launching at the 4400 - 5000 range.....anyone breaking stuff like axles? That's my next scare is to start hooking and breaking other things like axle or clutch (stock clutch). __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

12-03-2013, 02:25 PM	#12
jvoisel Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 436	I only launch at 3000-3500 and slip the clutch off the line.. 4k+ heats the stock clutch up too quick for me __________________ 2010 2SS/RS

12-03-2013, 07:07 PM	#13
redirish Drives: 10' IOM 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,354 View My Garage	I'm trying to figure it out as well. I went to the track this Friday and was launching around 3500. I started the tires at 20psi and then lowered them to 18. I ran 8 times and had 7 1.8 60' I think I could have raised the rpm's Higher because I wasn't getting much tire spin and bogged a little at times.