SSAlaska Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 When you guys start a race do you start off with a power brake? Or do you just slam the gas when the light turns green. I have beaten alot of people just slamming the gas, But Todd (IBCNYA) blew my doors off Saturday night using the power brake. Later that night I used his technique against a Rustang GT, And crushed him. How high do you guys rev it up with the brake applied? Is it really that hard on the truck? I am sure this sounds like a silly question to some, But I have never owned a truck worth racing, So I really dont know. If there are any other tips I should know fill me in please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 I try to stay just under 1000rpm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haul@ss Posted October 9, 2004 Report Share Posted October 9, 2004 worked pretty good for me at 2k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_a_n_payne Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 Ive got a 3k stall and i cant power brake it right anymore. Stock, I could power brake it just right about 6 times out of 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSAlaska Posted October 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 Ive got a 3k stall and i cant power brake it right anymore. Stock, I could power brake it just right about 6 times out of 10. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> About what RPM were you trying hit hit with the stock converter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YNOT Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 I heard 1800 is good for a regular 5.3L Silverado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynss Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 power braking @ 1500 sucked, my best time was just lauching on yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_a_n_payne Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Stock, usually 1000. Ive been practicing with the converter and now I do it at 1500. What do you think? Could I go higher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standby Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 I remember this question being asked before, if I remember correctly someone said torque braking off the line causes the pcm to retard timing and the best times with mostly stock trucks is to go from idle. Does this ring a bell with anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03_SILVERADO_SS. Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 My best 60ft. was loaded to 2,000, than flat to the floor when the lights coming down. that got me a 2.19 60 ft time with a totaly stock truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynss Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 last night i tried 1500 and just punching it and punching it won out again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superman Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 i stall mine to around 1500rpm and let her rip. i also spray nitrous the same time that i hit the gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams2003 Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deezel Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 I remember this question being asked before, if I remember correctly someone said torque braking off the line causes the pcm to retard timing and the best times with mostly stock trucks is to go from idle. Does this ring a bell with anyone else? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes. A stock PCM will not like brake stalling. A nicely tuned PCM will allow you to stall and get some benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_a_n_payne Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Stock, usually 1000. Ive been practicing with the converter and now I do it at 1500. What do you think? Could I go higher? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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