larry10

I have not tried launching my 2000 coupe yet. A couple of friends want to take it to the track to see what it will do. It is a 6spd at roughly 485hp. I do not want to look stupid on the 1st attempt. Does anyone have a starting point for RPM's.

tacman

There's practically an entire Forum devoted to drag racing - more specifically various launch techniques. Also, there's a wealth of knowledge on this Forum member's site...

rangeracceleration.com

Rob Petyo

If you are running street tires at the track, don't even bother trying to get a decent launch. 485 hp would (IMHO) need some decent drag radial/slick in order to even think about hooking... you might want to ask over in the performance section and ranger has a lot of good stuff but I would hate to see something happen with that much power on a street tire.

I drive an auto so I do not want to comment about the technique launching a stick.

Please don't worry about looking stupid - just be safe and most importantly; have fun while you are there...

my naturally aspirated 346 Ci automatic:

robert miller

That is getting it done buddy, very nice job looks like you have done it a time or two.

Zr-1Mike00

Only a few times! Nice launch and numbers!

Vetteman Jack

Here were some tips posted by another forum vendor a few years ago. They might give you some help at the track.

sfc rick

I didn't need to see that........ Outstanding runs!!!!

Now I gotta go back to the track.

bkalkwarf

If you're running 485, you don't want a great hole-shot, which would require slicks. You'll only get a few great hole-shots on the stock rear-end. As others have said, read-up, then baby that clutch & rear end.

Rob Petyo

Thanks Robert! These are last November before going with the light brakes, wheel/tires and 3" X-pipe all the way back. I think it has a little more in it N/A

Then the plan is to spray some NOS!







We're got it pretty consistent! The best that day was a 10.22 - below are a few slips of 10.28, 10.27, 10.26, 10.25 and 10.24

larry10

Thanks to all who replied to my thread. The information was valuable and I am going to have to think seriously about whether I want to abuse my baby. I love it just the way it is. Being a relative newbie to the Corvette world is an enlightening experience. This coupe is most fun I have had since my 66 Chev. Impala (300hp,4sp)

maxx2200

Very friggin cool!!!