I want to get a baseline measurement to compare my performance to after I do my rebuild. So I'm thinking about taking the Big Ass Slow Eagle to the track for some legal racing. I figure a couple of runs down the 1/4 should be good to see what's up.

My mods before: hacked airbox w/ K&N, MagnaFlow rear section
My questions:

1) On the less than precision tach in the dash, should I shift closer to the 6000 or 6500 mark? I believe peak HP stock is around 6300rpm.

2) When I shift, should I leave the gas down and just work the clutch? I do this time to time to freak people out on the street, but is it practical to keep the revs up at the track? Will I bounce off the rev limiter or fuck with fuel cut that high up when I'm really going for it?

I'm pretty sure I know how to launch, but if my technique's flawed, I'd be open for advice. This is how WE do it:

No burn out - stage around 3000rpm - when the light turns, let out clutch (avoiding spin/hop) and nail the gas - leave gas at WOT and just shift at 6000rpm.

I know this is a bit long, but I'm gonna end up next to some punk in an Si with a swap and "naws" and will probably "lose," but I want to know I did it right and, like I said, I want to see some gains after rebuild and need a baseline.

Thanks for reading the longest post evar and bestowing your experience and wisdom upon me. TIA!

uh bump? anyone?

Id try to help you out... but my tach doesnt work. haha. So every time I go to the track, I just kinda "free ball it". haha

Freeball it...

Just an everyday thang! That's the right idea. I think I'll just hit the track with no concern for tomorrow. After all, I'll be parking it and tearing her down the next night anyways.

Don't leave your foot on the gas while shifting. That is fuel cut that you hit at redline in this car, not a rev limiter. Just make quick persice (SP?) shifts.

I edited to the wiki!

Thank you Kirby! That's really what I was looking for. Appreciated.