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HoboDelta · 07-21-2011, 04:24 PM

I'll keep it short and simple.
Is launch control possible for an automatic?

VTXrider · 07-21-2011, 04:33 PM

No Manual only

HoboDelta · 07-21-2011, 04:39 PM

That's all i needed.
Thank you very much

pnyklr · 07-21-2011, 04:40 PM

That would be MIGHTY interesting. Neutral drop at 4K.

-Funk

HoboDelta · 07-23-2011, 04:29 PM

Now, what would happen if I were to be in neutral,
rev it up a bit, then drop it into drive?

pnyklr · 07-23-2011, 04:47 PM

You would be following your car on a flat bed to the dealership and then have some splainin to do.

-Funk

mikeSS · 07-23-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoboDelta

Now, what would happen if I were to be in neutral,
rev it up a bit, then drop it into drive?

Carver1 · 07-23-2011, 04:49 PM

I don't know about the Camaro Auto, but in my old 2000 Silverado, if you neutral dropped it or went into reverse at too high RPM, it would just stay in neutral. Kinda weird. Computers are cool.

HoboDelta · 07-23-2011, 05:20 PM

Ok, i get that it's something I wouldn't want to do.
Now that i understand that, could someone explain to me why it would not work? I'm wanting to learn how the engine works. What does Launch Control do that makes it safe for Manuals? And why doesn't the same principle apply to Automatics? Just curious

*CamaroSpike23* · 07-23-2011, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnyklr

That would be MIGHTY interesting. Neutral drop at 4K.

-Funk

they call that a transbrake.

dragon22 · 07-23-2011, 08:34 PM

The only way to have any kind of launch control in an automatic is replacing the torque convertor with a higher stall. I have seen many transmission cases busted to pieces due to people doing neutral drops, so you really don't want to do that.

Higher stall convertor will allow you to load up the engine more for a more powerful launch.

yonex · 07-24-2011, 09:48 AM

There's always the option of standing on the brakes a bit and reving if you wanted to launch at a higher RPM rather than idle RPM's

dragon22 · 07-24-2011, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yonex

There's always the option of standing on the brakes a bit and reving if you wanted to launch at a higher RPM rather than idle RPM's

And a higher stall convertor will make the launch even better!

HoboDelta · 07-26-2011, 03:04 AM

What does a Stall Converter do, and how would it work in this application?

07-21-2011, 04:24 PM	#1
HoboDelta Drives: 02 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA Posts: 31	Question about Launch Control I'll keep it short and simple. Is launch control possible for an automatic?

07-21-2011, 04:33 PM	#2
VTXrider Drives: 2010 RY 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 828	No Manual only __________________

07-21-2011, 04:40 PM	#4
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	That would be MIGHTY interesting. Neutral drop at 4K. -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

07-23-2011, 04:47 PM	#6
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	You would be following your car on a flat bed to the dealership and then have some splainin to do. -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

07-23-2011, 04:49 PM	#8
Carver1 Drives: 2011 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 247	I don't know about the Camaro Auto, but in my old 2000 Silverado, if you neutral dropped it or went into reverse at too high RPM, it would just stay in neutral. Kinda weird. Computers are cool. __________________

07-21-2011, 04:39 PM	#3
HoboDelta Drives: 02 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA Posts: 31	That's all i needed. Thank you very much

07-23-2011, 04:29 PM	#5
HoboDelta Drives: 02 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA Posts: 31	Now, what would happen if I were to be in neutral, rev it up a bit, then drop it into drive?

07-23-2011, 05:20 PM	#9
HoboDelta Drives: 02 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA Posts: 31	Ok, i get that it's something I wouldn't want to do. Now that i understand that, could someone explain to me why it would not work? I'm wanting to learn how the engine works. What does Launch Control do that makes it safe for Manuals? And why doesn't the same principle apply to Automatics? Just curious

07-23-2011, 08:34 PM	#11
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	The only way to have any kind of launch control in an automatic is replacing the torque convertor with a higher stall. I have seen many transmission cases busted to pieces due to people doing neutral drops, so you really don't want to do that. Higher stall convertor will allow you to load up the engine more for a more powerful launch.

07-24-2011, 09:48 AM	#12
yonex Drives: 2014 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Posts: 24	There's always the option of standing on the brakes a bit and reving if you wanted to launch at a higher RPM rather than idle RPM's

07-26-2011, 03:04 AM	#14
HoboDelta Drives: 02 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA Posts: 31	What does a Stall Converter do, and how would it work in this application?

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