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Old 06-15-2008, 07:08 PM
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I read about some guys,"building boost" at the line beforemaking a run. How is this done? Is it just a brake stand?
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Old 06-15-2008, 07:11 PM
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Pretty much, hold the brake and roll into the throttle to build boost.
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yes your right, make sure you have it in 4x4 ( if you have it) come up to the line hold the brake, giver some gas get your rpm's to 2,000/2,200 and GO
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Old 06-15-2008, 07:29 PM
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yes your right, make sure you have it in 4x4 ( if you have it) come up to the line hold the brake, giver some gas get your rpm's to 2,000/2,200 and GO
Why 4x4? hubs unlocked I asume?
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Old 06-15-2008, 07:33 PM
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Why 4x4? hubs unlocked I asume?




Because if your in 2 wheel, your never get off the line you will just sit there and smoke the tires, i always lock my hubs in
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thanks..........
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Old 06-15-2008, 08:16 PM
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I would take my 6.0 up to 22psi and let her rip in 4x4. At 24 psi it would bark and bounce a time or two.
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