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Question about burnout technique #839835 10/26/10 11:21 PM 10/26/10 11:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,221 Jarrettsville, MD T tywebb2 OP super gas
tywebb2 OP super gas T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,221 Jarrettsville, MD	I have always blipped the tires in the water box, rolled forward. Waited for the go signal from the track official then pump my brakes, hold the line lock, and hit the throttle with the car in 2nd gear holding it between 4K-5K. The problem I have is the rear end of the car always starts to slide to the left midway through the burnout. Is there something I should be doing differently to eliminate this problem? I see guys go up there and smolder the tires and the rear of their cars don't move???? '72 440 Cuda 11.673 @ 115.91 w/1.663 60'

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: tywebb2] #839836 10/26/10 11:28 PM 10/26/10 11:28 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 446 oregon S savoyracer mopar
savoyracer mopar S Joined: May 2007 Posts: 446 oregon	Start in second, but very quickly get into third, hit 4500, release the line lock, and bring 'er out. should not slip sideways on ya more wheel speed helps stop that problem

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: savoyracer] #839837 10/26/10 11:32 PM 10/26/10 11:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington T Triple Threat master
Triple Threat master T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington	Could be the track, the clutches going out in your rear end or you not getting on the throttle hard/fast enough. -Dustin 67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi 68 Barracuda 340 F/SA

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: Triple Threat] #839838 10/27/10 09:00 AM 10/27/10 09:00 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,866 North of Detroit HemiDart68 master
HemiDart68 master Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,866 North of Detroit	I gotta ask, whats the point of blipping the tires in the water box. Seems like all that is accomplished is throwing more water on the undercarrige of the car. In God we trust, all others pay cash. www.lightnens.com (Home of the world's fastest Paint Job)

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: savoyracer] #839839 10/27/10 09:28 AM 10/27/10 09:28 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: more wheel speed helps stop that problem That's correct, you need more wheel speed to keep it straight.

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: HemiDart68] #839840 10/27/10 11:07 AM 10/27/10 11:07 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,369 Marion, South Carolina [><] an8sec70cuda I Live Here
an8sec70cuda I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,369 Marion, South Carolina [><]	Quote: I gotta ask, whats the point of blipping the tires in the water box. Seems like all that is accomplished is throwing more water on the undercarrige of the car. All it does is throw water up in the wheelwell so it can drip down onto the tire later. Just roll through the water. CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: an8sec70cuda] #839841 10/27/10 11:29 AM 10/27/10 11:29 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,866 North of Detroit HemiDart68 master
HemiDart68 master Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,866 North of Detroit	Quote: Quote: I gotta ask, whats the point of blipping the tires in the water box. Seems like all that is accomplished is throwing more water on the undercarrige of the car. All it does is throw water up in the wheelwell so it can drip down onto the tire later. Just roll through the water. too add to it, roll through the water puddle and start your burnout on the wet pavement, not in the puddle. In God we trust, all others pay cash. www.lightnens.com (Home of the world's fastest Paint Job)

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: tywebb2] #839842 10/27/10 11:32 AM 10/27/10 11:32 AM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 341 Highland beach Fl P poisondart2 enthusiast
poisondart2 enthusiast P Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 341 Highland beach Fl	Quote: I have always blipped the tires in the water box, rolled forward. Waited for the go signal from the track official then pump my brakes, hold the line lock, and hit the throttle with the car in 2nd gear holding it between 4K-5K. The problem I have is the rear end of the car always starts to slide to the left midway through the burnout. Is there something I should be doing differently to eliminate this problem? I see guys go up there and smolder the tires and the rear of their cars don't move???? Would depend on how big a tire you are using vs power. More air in the tire would get it spinning quicker ( wheel speed ) and I wouldnt blip it in the water.

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: poisondart2] #839843 10/27/10 07:38 PM 10/27/10 07:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,221 Jarrettsville, MD T tywebb2 OP super gas
tywebb2 OP super gas T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,221 Jarrettsville, MD	I just always blipped the tires in the water because that is the signal the track official gave me. They always bring me up whirl their finger when I hit the water and then stop you in front of the water for the burnout. Based on the feedback I will make sure to roll through from now on. I am running 28" ET Street Radials with 4.10 gears in the rear. Is the verdict that I should be starting in 2nd with a quick shift to 3rd in order to get the wheel speed up vs. staying in 2nd like I have always done? '72 440 Cuda 11.673 @ 115.91 w/1.663 60'

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: tywebb2] #839844 10/27/10 07:50 PM 10/27/10 07:50 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion	I roll through the water in 2nd gear and start my burnout and get it up to 5000 rpm`s or so then shift into 3rd for a few seconds and slowly roll out of it. I used to come out under power but was warned by a few that it`s not too good on parts so who knows. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: Thumperdart] #839845 10/27/10 08:05 PM 10/27/10 08:05 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,443 central ohio N nss guy pro stock
nss guy pro stock N Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,443 central ohio	I roll very slowly thru the water and about 1ft past the water. 2nd gear and hold about 5k for 3 sec. let off button and ease off the gas as it comes forward. the newer compounds only need a small amount of heat and the tire cleaned off of any debris.

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: nss guy] #839846 10/27/10 08:13 PM 10/27/10 08:13 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,221 Jarrettsville, MD T tywebb2 OP super gas
tywebb2 OP super gas T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,221 Jarrettsville, MD	If 3 seconds is all it needs then I know I am getting at least that before the rear starts to slide. '72 440 Cuda 11.673 @ 115.91 w/1.663 60'

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: tywebb2] #839847 10/27/10 08:25 PM 10/27/10 08:25 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,628 Columbus, Ohio wheelsup68dart master
wheelsup68dart master Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,628 Columbus, Ohio	Another vote for no spinning the tires(blip) of the throttle. I roll completely out of water to where the previous burnout was done. Set line lock and don't be afraid to get the ball rolling, get on it strong and fast and be ready to go to third as the tach sees fit, 1 second or so in high gear, let off the button and stay in it till rear starts to grab and off the gas.

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: tywebb2] #839848 10/27/10 08:27 PM 10/27/10 08:27 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 685 SW Ohio AAR-B4 mopar
AAR-B4 mopar Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 685 SW Ohio	Blipping the throttle is needed at some tracks. A 32" tire that's over 8 feet of rollout, some tracks might only have a couple of feet down. Blip'em. My

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: AAR-B4] #839849 10/27/10 08:45 PM 10/27/10 08:45 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,330 Lynchburg, VA Leon441 master
Leon441 master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,330 Lynchburg, VA	I think he only has a 28" tire. The tire will push a puddle of water ahead of it. Plenty of water on the tire. Pull up ahead of water LIne lock second gear Stand on it When the engine rips put it in high If running a rev limiter on the line lock pump the button to release the line lock but keep the rev limiter working and when you feel the car start to lunge back out of the throttle. Pull on up and turn the top buld on and wait on the goof that can't figure out how to stage. Career best 8.02 @ 169 at 3050# and 10" tires small block power.

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: wheelsup68dart] #839850 10/27/10 08:53 PM 10/27/10 08:53 PM
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 73 Hartford,MI G goody340g member
goody340g member G Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 73 Hartford,MI	Quote: Another vote for no spinning the tires(blip) of the throttle. I roll completely out of water to where the previous burnout was done. Set line lock and don't be afraid to get the ball rolling, get on it strong and fast and be ready to go to third as the tach sees fit, 1 second or so in high gear, let off the button and stay in it till rear starts to grab and off the gas. if they don't put down enough water ask for more. we are not bashful about stuff like that. i would not trust most burn box people, they don't care if you start in the same spot or not or if ur burnout is the same everytime. i've seen a lot of guys in door cars open the door and look for themselves.

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: Leon441] #839851 10/27/10 08:56 PM 10/27/10 08:56 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 644 Minnesota Barnstorm mopar
Barnstorm mopar Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 644 Minnesota	How 'bout these guys that think 10,000 rpms and so much smoke that nobody can see the 1 inch wheelie....or loose the motor? 6271871-100_2208[640x480].JPG (276 downloads) The little old lady from Pasadena is back!

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: tywebb2] #839852 10/27/10 08:59 PM 10/27/10 08:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,928 NC 440Jim I Live Here
440Jim I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,928 NC	Quote: The problem I have is the rear end of the car always starts to slide to the left midway through the burnout. One thing that can cause that is the caster on one front wheel is different than the other. And, IMO, the more positive caster the better. I also agree that you should shift to high gear and get the wheel speed up. There may be other causes... 1993 Daytona, 5.50 at 130mph (1/8) 1.19 sixty ft (PG). Link to 572 B1 - Part 1

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: 440Jim] #839853 10/27/10 09:18 PM 10/27/10 09:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,221 Jarrettsville, MD T tywebb2 OP super gas
tywebb2 OP super gas T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,221 Jarrettsville, MD	Here is a link to a video of my last two runs from the past weekend. The second run gives you a good view of what is happening. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvwOtvyu6wc '72 440 Cuda 11.673 @ 115.91 w/1.663 60'

Re: Question about burnout technique [Re: tywebb2] #839854 10/27/10 09:20 PM 10/27/10 09:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 315 Russiaville, IN mopar376d enthusiast
mopar376d enthusiast Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 315 Russiaville, IN	A good "burn out box" guy will spray behind the box. No need to blip the tires you get the tire wet driving through. Why does divorce cost so much? Because it is worth it!!!!!

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