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My wagon hits way to hard off with the t-brake. So I bought a MSD timing retard box and was wondering what would be the best kind of switch/button setup to be used on the shifter when it's in first gear to soften the hit. then short shift to second for full timing. The car foot brakes fine but has traction issues with the 9" slicks.
 
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send it back and get the grid


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^^^^^ X2
 
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i will add though if foot braking,maybe a wot switch


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i will add though if foot braking,maybe a wot switch


Grid can be made to work with FB just like TB. Just takes an additional relay, toggle switch and a couple extra wires.
 
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Why not lower the starting line RPM......


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Why not lower the starting line RPM......

With flash stall of the converter it torques up pretty bad and still will break the tires loose on anything less than a fly paper type track. I'll figure a switch system out.
 
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Why not lower the starting line RPM......

With flash stall of the converter it torques up pretty bad and still will break the tires loose on anything less than a fly paper type track. I'll figure a switch system out.
.....Then your not dropping the rpm enough. Drop it down low enough and it will work. Done it before.


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John 14:6
"Creekside Racing Ministry"
MFI system, ProCharger Non-intercooled [6.02 @ 229 or 3.91/660' soft tune and killing power above 6K rpm]
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I can tell a huge difference in the hit when chipped at 2800-3000 (bottom bulb) vs 3400 (top bulb). This is with stall around 5500.


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I can tell a huge difference in the hit when chipped at 2800-3000 (bottom bulb) vs 3400 (top bulb). This is with stall around 5500.
.....yep,.......this is all part of your starting line tune up.


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John 14:6
"Creekside Racing Ministry"
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Grid and don't ever look back.

My car was out of control with wheelies and the grid allows me to dial the car down to a very consistent launch.

It's simple to use and connect and it controls everything you need it to. Best addition to my race program.



Configuration: 3350#, 582 C.I.,

60 - 1.24
1/8 - 5.53@ 126MPH
1/4 - 8.73@ 159MPH



3700#+210lb driver, FULL interior, through mufflers, 10.5 tire.
60'-1.333 (IN 4000ft DA! Joisy Math excluded; 1.25sec using JOISY MATH.) Wink
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