Race prepped 727
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04/02/19 11:29 PM
04/02/19 11:29 PM
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Posts: 1,264 New York, USA
Chargerfan68
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pro stock
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New York, USA
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Just curious what determines what gear the burnout should be started in? Is it the valve body, or the other internals? I have a nicely modded tranny from a reputable builder here and im not sure at all what internal mods have been done, except for a griner valve body that i saw when i dropped the pan for service. Its a reverse manual valve body. I will call them to ask specifics, but i fear that since i dont have any detailed paperwork on it, they might not be able to tell me what i want to know. I just see on paperwork: Pro-comp build and max hp rating 650hp. Any general insight would be helpful. Thx
Last edited by Chargerfan68; 04/02/19 11:30 PM.
1.50 60Ft. , 10.75@ 127MPH Hauling 3900 LBS.
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Re: Race prepped 727
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04/03/19 11:35 AM
04/03/19 11:35 AM
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Posts: 11,602 Fulton County, PA
CMcAllister
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Never in 1st. Period. My routine was to drop it into 2nd right after pulling out of the lanes and before it even went into the water. I also would not putt around in the pits in low gear. Trans was in low gear from after the burnout to the 1-2 shift, period. Even when we were using the 3 speed throttle stop racing. 1st gear to leave, immediately to second on a timer, run the stop all in second. Worked..
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: Race prepped 727
[Re: A727Tflite]
#2641104
04/04/19 11:15 AM
04/04/19 11:15 AM
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Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI
MR_P_BODY
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More times than not it’s the drivers fault. I agree.. you can NOT pedal the car when in low gear.. shift it.. I have been racing a 727 since I could drive and never had a explosion and seldom ever need a rebuild.. drive it right and it works great.. dont pedal so you load and unload and load the sprag.. thats a killer
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Re: Race prepped 727
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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04/04/19 11:30 AM
04/04/19 11:30 AM
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Posts: 11,602 Fulton County, PA
CMcAllister
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"Never trust it" is a little harsh. Like anything else - Use the right components, maintain it properly, drive it correctly and it will be fine.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: Race prepped 727
[Re: CMcAllister]
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04/04/19 11:41 PM
04/04/19 11:41 PM
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StealthWedge67
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I’ll admit I typically start my burnouts in 1st, but just to get the tires moving then immediately through 2nd to D. I run an LBA valvebody. No problems so far.
LemonWedge - Street heavy / Strip ready - 11.07 @ 120
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