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toehead93 · 06-23-2009, 11:10 AM

I'm going to try that technique at the track next time. Thanks for the advise.

Restroom · 06-23-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt TuneTime

the best way to launch the car is not by standing on the gas to 2000 rpm but to flash the converter

SRFnSNO · 06-23-2009, 02:40 PM

Sorry; but how do you Flash the converter?

Ject · 06-23-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SRFnSNO

Sorry; but how do you Flash the converter?

LSX-80MM · 06-23-2009, 07:18 PM

by stabbing it,and not loading up the converter...aka power braking

SRFnSNO · 06-23-2009, 07:25 PM

Cool; will need to try that when I get the car back Fri.

DanD · 06-23-2009, 08:21 PM

my L99 dyno'd like 323 or something on a mustang dyno... with 120 miles. I think thats correct for the car.

as for at the track, I agree basically just stab the throttle since they don't spin, that gives the most instant power and momemtum with stock stalls... with a high stall you need to hold it a bit higher.. and just test.. 1200-1500 etc.. now with my stall.. I stab it, the tires just BURN...

Sledheadrick · 06-23-2009, 08:57 PM

My Vig 2800 converter will flash to 3100 on a hard launch if I just stab the throttle. If I load the converter by giving it some gas while holding the brake, it will only rev to 2800 (as designed).

I've tried launching both ways and have learned that my GTO gets a better 60 foot time by just hitting it and letting the stall flash high (when running drag radials - otherwise the tires spin too much).

The flash is due to the time it takes to build hydrolic pressure in the converter and only lasts for a second or two until the pressure peaks, bringing the stall back down to designed load.

Supermans · 06-24-2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Can you take your car, put it in M and leave it in sport with the traction control turned off and get it to spin the tires?

And how do you think you car performs?

At this moment I am very dissappointed in mine. Got beat by a good 3 car lenghts buy a Mustang GT from the stop light. The girl was even spinning her tires and pulling away from me.

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Originally Posted by maxdmax

I was taking a drive this evening on a 4 lane road that has very little traffic in the evening. I came up on a nice 09 Black Mustang GT it had 45th addition on the side of the fender. As I went by he reved his motor and then pulled in behind me. After I got by a car I pulled into the right lane and he went for it and so did I, my Camaro pulled him over 200 feet between 70 and about 135. Then we came to the only stop light on this highway and we both gave the thumbs up. I decided to use the launch mode (big mistake). The Mustang jumped me about 3 cars in the first 50 feet or so. I thought I was beaten badly, then when I hit 2nd gear things changed very quickly. By the time I was ready to hit 3rd gear I was already passed him. Then by 4th I was a least 4 or 5 cars ahead. We stopped and spoke for a while and he had Ford racing x-pipe and ford racing mufflers and a cold air intake. He was a nice guy and even thanked me for the A$$ kicking. (thats is how he put it) The worst part was that there was a car load of his frends in the car we had passed earlier that saw the whole thing. If you get beat by a close to stock Mustang GT I can tell you that you have a very big problem that is for sure.

Found this in another thread..

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29045

Restroom · 06-24-2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supermans

Found this in another thread..

That's fine, but take another look at the title of this thread.

StlRomAniaN · 06-24-2009, 03:15 PM

Hey

L99 guys.

Yes, Drive does not feel powerful at times because the factory wanted to make the car more fuel efficient by changing the shift points, starting in 2nd, and such. For the true 400 hp experience, drop it down to M (Sport Mode). The car comes ALIVE when you do this.

The shifting is so firm too which is nice. Well out to go drive my IOM 2SS/RS now.

Oh, and the premiere of Transformers 2 was amazing last night

O2BQIK · 06-24-2009, 03:23 PM

Just a thought here, but there's a chance that Mustang was modified. That's not to say I wouldn't be upset too, but I know a lot of folks (girls too) that mod their Mustangs. I don't think a street incident should be your measure of the car's performance. If I were you, I'd take it to a track and get some real numbers, and have it dyno'ed to see what the motor is putting out. Then you'll have some facts to back up (or refute) your suspicion.

StlRomAniaN · 06-24-2009, 08:34 PM

No one has any comments about my post?

Super Sport · 06-24-2009, 08:37 PM

So I guess this stuff I hear about the auto being .3 seconds faster than the manual is total gas?

06-23-2009, 11:10 AM	#71
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06-23-2009, 07:18 PM	#75
LSX-80MM Ghostly Unknown Drives: Silver Ice 2010 SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glen St Mary,Fla. Posts: 483	by stabbing it,and not loading up the converter...aka power braking __________________ TS416,GMPPLSX-LS3 6 Bolt Heads,Custom 80mmComp Turbo,ID850 Injectors, Lonnies Twin Pump Setup,Level 3 4L80E,DSS,3in Magnaflow Exhaust,CoolingMist Meth,RX Dual Catch Can,InnovateWB,Aeroforce Interceptor,AEM Truboost Controller,matte black CF5 Forgestars.700rwhp/712rwtrq

06-23-2009, 08:21 PM	#77
DanD Drives: 6 camaros Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ma Posts: 320	my L99 dyno'd like 323 or something on a mustang dyno... with 120 miles. I think thats correct for the car. as for at the track, I agree basically just stab the throttle since they don't spin, that gives the most instant power and momemtum with stock stalls... with a high stall you need to hold it a bit higher.. and just test.. 1200-1500 etc.. now with my stall.. I stab it, the tires just BURN... __________________ 2010 IOM RS/SS TVS2300, cam, stall, headers 2002 Z28 427 2002 SSLE Convertible 1968 383 Camaro 1968 327 Camaro Convertible 1967 RS 327 1967 Pro-Tour LS3 in progress

06-23-2009, 08:57 PM	#78
Sledheadrick Got vert?? Drives: 2004 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 26	My Vig 2800 converter will flash to 3100 on a hard launch if I just stab the throttle. If I load the converter by giving it some gas while holding the brake, it will only rev to 2800 (as designed). I've tried launching both ways and have learned that my GTO gets a better 60 foot time by just hitting it and letting the stall flash high (when running drag radials - otherwise the tires spin too much). The flash is due to the time it takes to build hydrolic pressure in the converter and only lasts for a second or two until the pressure peaks, bringing the stall back down to designed load. __________________ Holding out for a Z/28 convertible "Dear baby Jesus...." Current rides: 2004 GTO, mods: some-a-dis, some-a-dat 2007 TBSS

06-24-2009, 03:15 PM	#81
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,783 View My Garage	Hey L99 guys. Yes, Drive does not feel powerful at times because the factory wanted to make the car more fuel efficient by changing the shift points, starting in 2nd, and such. For the true 400 hp experience, drop it down to M (Sport Mode). The car comes ALIVE when you do this. The shifting is so firm too which is nice. Well out to go drive my IOM 2SS/RS now. Oh, and the premiere of Transformers 2 was amazing last night __________________

06-23-2009, 02:40 PM	#73
SRFnSNO Drives: Blown & Flamed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jerzy Posts: 654 View My Garage	Sorry; but how do you Flash the converter?

06-23-2009, 07:25 PM	#76
SRFnSNO Drives: Blown & Flamed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jerzy Posts: 654 View My Garage	Cool; will need to try that when I get the car back Fri.

06-24-2009, 03:23 PM	#82
O2BQIK Drives: 1991 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas area Posts: 596	Just a thought here, but there's a chance that Mustang was modified. That's not to say I wouldn't be upset too, but I know a lot of folks (girls too) that mod their Mustangs. I don't think a street incident should be your measure of the car's performance. If I were you, I'd take it to a track and get some real numbers, and have it dyno'ed to see what the motor is putting out. Then you'll have some facts to back up (or refute) your suspicion.

06-24-2009, 08:34 PM	#83
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,783 View My Garage	No one has any comments about my post? __________________

06-24-2009, 08:37 PM	#84
Super Sport Drives: Mazda 3 GS 2008.5 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 55	So I guess this stuff I hear about the auto being .3 seconds faster than the manual is total gas?

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