Ok, I know there are a few topics on the board on how to do a Boost Launch (Todd. A. Maneuver) However, the correct information is buried a few pages deep into these topics... some even have false info, like shifting into OD at launch (dont do this)
So I figured I'd put it right in everyone's face, for the new guys, or for those who never really got it...
1) When you're ready to go/are staged. put the truck in NEUTRAL.
2) Put your foot on the brake, and push it down VERY HARD
3) While holding down the brake, rev on the gas pedal to around 3500-4000rpm a couple times. This will create vacuum pressure, and will allow the brake pedal to sink a few inches further (usually to the floor) for a better hold.
4) While holding, slowly get on the gas to build boost pressure
5) Watch your boost gauge (your aftermarket one is better if you have one) When it gets to around 5PSI or a bit over (don't go too high or you will break your propshaft) Let off the brake while simultaneously flooring the gas.
Ok so now you're out of the hole nice and quick... remember, you're still in D. As you go through the gears, you're going to get to around the 50-60mph area and need to shift up into OD... The best time, from what I've noticed is at 4,000 RPM on the dot. You don't need to press the button, just bump it up (not too hard or you'll find yourself in Neutral)
Congratulations! Pat yourself on the back! Make note of what vehicle was in the other lane, and jot it down in the Sy/Ty Kills section of this forum! :tup:
NOTE!: If you have a stock chip, it won't let you build maximum boost right when you turn the truck on...you need to give it a quick few revs to take care of that!
I'm pretty sure I got it all covered, Let me know if I forgot anything...
So I figured I'd put it right in everyone's face, for the new guys, or for those who never really got it...
1) When you're ready to go/are staged. put the truck in NEUTRAL.
2) Put your foot on the brake, and push it down VERY HARD
3) While holding down the brake, rev on the gas pedal to around 3500-4000rpm a couple times. This will create vacuum pressure, and will allow the brake pedal to sink a few inches further (usually to the floor) for a better hold.
4) While holding, slowly get on the gas to build boost pressure
5) Watch your boost gauge (your aftermarket one is better if you have one) When it gets to around 5PSI or a bit over (don't go too high or you will break your propshaft) Let off the brake while simultaneously flooring the gas.
Ok so now you're out of the hole nice and quick... remember, you're still in D. As you go through the gears, you're going to get to around the 50-60mph area and need to shift up into OD... The best time, from what I've noticed is at 4,000 RPM on the dot. You don't need to press the button, just bump it up (not too hard or you'll find yourself in Neutral)
Congratulations! Pat yourself on the back! Make note of what vehicle was in the other lane, and jot it down in the Sy/Ty Kills section of this forum! :tup:
NOTE!: If you have a stock chip, it won't let you build maximum boost right when you turn the truck on...you need to give it a quick few revs to take care of that!
I'm pretty sure I got it all covered, Let me know if I forgot anything...
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