Optimum launch RPM

[BrokerDon]

What is the optimum RPM to launch my Z06?

Any clutch feathering advice?

Let me know... Looking for ALL the tricks before my first Viper run

[BIGMARSZ06]

i have a couple differant ranges..i think the 1700-2200 range is pretty good..anything over that you gonna blow off your tires..which dont get me wrong is pretty damn fun!..=0)

[DennyM]

Read this:
Z06 Launch Techniques

[yogivette]

Ive gone to the track 3 times now and im still trying to figure it out. So far ive been thinking like 2500-2600 and slipping the clutch is the best but i may try 2000-2300 to try and get less wheel spin. My best et so far is 12.01 but maybe going down in rpm can get me in the 11s. I think the most important thing is to not stomp on the gas pedal but "squeeze" it like there is a loaf of soft bread you are trying to smush under the pedal.

[Blitz]

I do not recommend slipping the clutch. It just heats it up too much and then you get pre-mature clutch wear/failure.

I've drag raced my 02 Camaro SS for several years. I finished fourth in our clubs point seires last year. My car had slicks and a 12 bolt w/4:11s. Headers, pully, line lock, etc, etc, etc... I launched at 4-5k, 1.7 average 60', and ran mid 12s.

I've also road raced it several times which is hard on a clutch. All the downshifting and all. And do you know what? I still have the original clutch and it still works fine.

Get better tires if you are going to drag race. They are cheaper then smoking your clutch.

Good luck!

[yogivette]

Problem is there arent any tires available yet. Yes tires are cheaper than a clutch...but a clutch is cheaper than the rest of the driveline i.e. breaking halfshafts and stuff like that.

[Blitz]

True, but that is the risk of drag racing. If you plan on drag racing, set the car up to handle it. Buy the beefed up parts that are at risk. I did, and it never broke at the track.