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Originally Posted by AWSM502

Hello all. I don't want to hijack this post, but it seemed a good place to ask this question.

What launch technique is the best to use with an automatic? My wife (AWSM Sky) has a stock R/L with Magnaflow exhaust and an auto, and is running 14.2 - 14.3's with an average 60ft time of 2.2 sec. That is at a 600ft high track, in about 60deg air. Traction and stability control off.

The biggest issue it seems is she can't build boost off the line even brake torquing. Should she be able to, or is their a safety in the stock ECM?

Can you shift these cars manually? If launching in "Low" or 'Intermediate", will it still try to upshift?

FYI - Stock she would only build 17psi through the traps. With the Magnaflows, she is up to 20psi. She's about 0.2 sec. quicker with the Magnaflows, but her 60ft times are still the same due to the lack of boost.

Thanks!

Keith

Start in ‘I’, (low will not shift), in either ‘traction off’ or ‘competition’. After a couple of shift get into 4th. I have found that trying to hold boost against the brake full throttle doesn't work and the turbo blows off. I bring the RPM's to ~2100. As you are holding against the brake let the car creep. This will allow the boost to stay up. A little rough on the brakes & Torque Converter but hey, that is what a warranty is for. On the 3rd amber, floor the gas and take your foot off the brake. The fastest way to move you foot off the brake is to move it sideways not back at you. I have found that leaving it in ‘I’ for the launch provides the best result. The shifter is more suited to holding gear on back country roads, not quick shifting down a strip. -J