launching an MT

[woah]

ok, so this is my first high power MT car, also first MT rwd car. I can launch with an automatic just fine, and have cut 1.6 60' times with a dodge dakota r/t, so I do have the basics down, but I just cant seem to get my stang moving quickly without spinning like mad.

I know I'm getting a good bit of wheelhop, and I'm on the stock tires, so aftermarket LCAs, LCA relocation brackets, and stickier rubber is in order, but do I also need UCAs as well?

Also, I'm fully aware that the biggest/cheapest improvements can come from tightening the nut behind the wheel, any pointers for getting a our MT 5.0 cars moving? last couple times I've tried to launch, I've been holding at 1750-2000 RPM, and then smoothly (and in a somewhat rapid manner) letting out the clutch and rolling into the throttle. Am I on the wrong track, or am I just letting out clutch and rolling into the throttle a little too quickly?

 

[BAKnBLK2010]

What kind of 60 foot times are you cutting with the street tires? Your technique sounds pretty good to me with maybe a little more clutch slip.

 

[Mike K]

The mods you have on the way should help you out a ton. And the best advice I can give is just play with tire pressure and most importantly seat time.

 

[skwerl]

At my local track, anything less than ET Streets is going to result in massive wheel spin. This discussion isn't really worth having until you get better tires IMO.

 

[fdjizm]

You can slip the clutch out smooth from a higher rpm, like 4000-5000.
I cut a 1.87x on street tires a few times slipping from 4000.
But a good investment is some track tires.

 

[woah]

Thanks for the advice so far guys. I haven't taken her to the track yet, only 500 miles on the clock, and bone stock.