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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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Took this from a thread a while back:

1. hook to sled
2. tension up
3. choose gear, place in gear (clutch in)
4. WOT/foot to floor
5. start letting clutch out (engage) while maintaining full rpm's (dont watch boost gauge or anything silly like that) (boost will come naturally).
6. (here comes the trick)
Wait for the tires to start to grab, if they start to kick loose really easy come of the clutch pretty quick (its all a feelers game then).
If there is a lot of resistance then let it out a little easier....All of this is done while the truck is wide open throttle.
7. drive truck down track and try to stay straight as turning while pulling causes lost footage. Also try to stay out of the rough patches of dirt.
8. Never ever hit brake during pull
9. Once you think the pull is nearing its end or truck is not moving anymore push in clutch and remove foot from gas pedal at the same time....dont use the brake (sled will hit you!)
10. follow commands of flagman and unhooker.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SmokinDodge12V
With your 35s I would try 4th low first if it takes it pretty easy and hits the govorner mid track or sooner then try 2nd hi. Oh and have fun.
Good advice.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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The throttle wide open or just trying to keep around 3000RPMs? or is that a question that you'll get lots of different answers.
Thanks for the help.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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Wide open.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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Do I use 3rd low if the track is wet? Also what about tire pressure/
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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There is a guy who pulls with me. 2001 2500 edge juice jammer 150, he pulls 2nd high and does very well. I think with 550-600 hp you can pull 3rd hi.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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I would never recommend even trying 3rd high. The final drive ratio for 3rd high is extremely high and it's a great way to get embarrassed by even the Powerstrokes
andy
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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Well... how'd it go?
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Sorry to hijack, but why wouldn't you just hold it wide open and then pop the clutch to start out?
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Maddog411
Sorry to hijack, but why wouldn't you just hold it wide open and then pop the clutch to start out?
Drivetrain Carnage at worst
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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yeppers, that whole poppin the clutch thing sounds good, but it sure can ruin a good time.
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