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Dyk-NO · 05-09-2014, 02:11 PM

okay I have a manual v6 with no tune. It's my first time to drag my car so main question is when to shift RPM wise for each gear? and also until what gear do you usually go up to on the strip? do you guys go all the way until 6th?

people had been getting good times up here in AK because the air is cold and DA is pretty good my buddy's bone stock not even an aftermarket exhaust and intake s2000 runs 13.7 and most stock wrx and sti mid 13 runs so just curious what can i run with mine. JUST A DRAG NEWB lol

Need4speed_motorsports · 05-09-2014, 07:03 PM

Hey dyk-no, the more your engine revs the more power it produces. And unlike a forced induction motor, naturally aspirated motors usually produce power until redline. One tip I can give you is to try to get as close to the rev limiter as you can without passing it. Because the moment you hit the limiter, your engine cuts power. As for the gearing it depends on the car, but you shouldn't pass 4th or 5th gear unless you have a really steep rear axle ratio.

Dyk-NO · 05-11-2014, 11:07 AM

I'm really new at this would you see the rpm, not kick anymore and stop at a certain reading or its just a matter of feel that it's loosing power?

LS7 427 · 05-11-2014, 09:56 PM

You'll know if you hit the rev limiter. It just dies instantly, there will be no mistaking it.

Bryan

alaskacamaro · 05-17-2014, 11:11 PM

First time to track today.

Only did three passes. Let's just say my ET's were laughable, even on street tires. Mods should put me in mid to high 12's eventually but needs tons of practice.

I shaved threes seconds off my times between the 1st and 3rd passes. That alone is from waiting to shift until 6200 RPM. Was shifting too soon.

Need to launch much better. Was basically launching at idle. Lots of fun but need to make huge improvements.

SGDM · 05-18-2014, 06:59 PM

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05-09-2014, 02:11 PM	#1
Dyk-NO Trust me I'm a Scientist. Drives: My wifey ;P Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	Which RPMS to shift for drag. okay I have a manual v6 with no tune. It's my first time to drag my car so main question is when to shift RPM wise for each gear? and also until what gear do you usually go up to on the strip? do you guys go all the way until 6th? people had been getting good times up here in AK because the air is cold and DA is pretty good my buddy's bone stock not even an aftermarket exhaust and intake s2000 runs 13.7 and most stock wrx and sti mid 13 runs so just curious what can i run with mine. JUST A DRAG NEWB lol __________________ "From ZERO to a Tire-Burning HERO!" Mods: RotoFab CAI, SW Headers, HiFlo Cats, Borla Atak Catback, Nightfury Cam, Ported Heads,Intake,TB, melling pump, Morosso Oil Separator.

05-11-2014, 11:07 AM	#3
Dyk-NO Trust me I'm a Scientist. Drives: My wifey ;P Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	I'm really new at this would you see the rpm, not kick anymore and stop at a certain reading or its just a matter of feel that it's loosing power? __________________ "From ZERO to a Tire-Burning HERO!" Mods: RotoFab CAI, SW Headers, HiFlo Cats, Borla Atak Catback, Nightfury Cam, Ported Heads,Intake,TB, melling pump, Morosso Oil Separator.

05-11-2014, 09:56 PM	#4
LS7 427 10.11 @ 136.32 Drives: Black & Yellow 2SS/RS LPE LS7 427 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Redcliff, Alberta Posts: 957 View My Garage	You'll know if you hit the rev limiter. It just dies instantly, there will be no mistaking it. Bryan __________________ My Build Journal Built, Tuned and Maintained By........

05-18-2014, 06:59 PM	#6
SGDM Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,422	6400 __________________ Who Dares...Wins

05-09-2014, 07:03 PM	#2
Need4speed_motorsports Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 4,656 View My Garage	Hey dyk-no, the more your engine revs the more power it produces. And unlike a forced induction motor, naturally aspirated motors usually produce power until redline. One tip I can give you is to try to get as close to the rev limiter as you can without passing it. Because the moment you hit the limiter, your engine cuts power. As for the gearing it depends on the car, but you shouldn't pass 4th or 5th gear unless you have a really steep rear axle ratio.

05-17-2014, 11:11 PM	#5
alaskacamaro Drives: 2012 2SS 45TH Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 720	First time to track today. Only did three passes. Let's just say my ET's were laughable, even on street tires. Mods should put me in mid to high 12's eventually but needs tons of practice. I shaved threes seconds off my times between the 1st and 3rd passes. That alone is from waiting to shift until 6200 RPM. Was shifting too soon. Need to launch much better. Was basically launching at idle. Lots of fun but need to make huge improvements.