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nac593 · 10-08-2009, 08:21 PM

Isn't there a certain technique to doing a burnout?

chevjayfsd · 10-08-2009, 08:28 PM

Yes there is!

1.) Start the truck
2.) Put it in drive or 1st gear
3.) Stomp on the pedal furthest to the right
4.) Don't wreck

Honestly, theres nothing to think about, just get on it.

nac593 · 10-08-2009, 08:32 PM

I thought you use the brake a little?

ts71281 · 10-08-2009, 08:34 PM

If you need to use the brake, you don't have enough power. Real cars/trucks don't need to apply the brakes to do a decent burnout.

chevjayfsd · 10-08-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ts71281

if you need to use the brake, you don't have enough power. Real cars/trucks don't need to apply the brakes to do a decent burnout.

werd

nac593 · 10-08-2009, 08:39 PM

I put in a 290hp crate motor. not enough?

BossHogg69 · 10-08-2009, 08:45 PM

it's a good start!

if you do use the brake, just use enough to keep the truck from rolling, and you don't have to rev the piss out of it to keep it spinning once it starts, your motor will thank you. 3-4k rpm should do it.

mclairmo · 10-08-2009, 08:46 PM

Back of trucks have no weight over them, should be easy to burnout with 290 hp and a heavy enough foot.

UltraBlue71 · 10-08-2009, 08:56 PM

Mine aways wants to hop, weird how some trucks really hook and some want to bounce, mines a manual tho, pozi too, maybe shes just a pooch....

texanidiot25 · 10-08-2009, 08:59 PM

Left foot lightly on brake, right foot to the floor, and let'er roll out! Just use the brake to keep the truck rolling steady. Rollin' burnouts > Brake stands.

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**americanmusc1e** · 10-09-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by UltraBlue71

Mine aways wants to hop, weird how some trucks really hook and some want to bounce, mines a manual tho, pozi too, maybe shes just a pooch....

I'm guessing you have a leaf-spring rear end???

'cause the trailing arms on a coil-spring truck don't usually hop, leaves will almost always hop.

texanidiot25 · 10-09-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by americanmusc1e

I'm guessing you have a leaf-spring rear end???

'cause the trailing arms on a coil-spring truck don't usually hop, leaves will almost always hop.

2nd gear posi burnouts across parking lots can attest to this!

84_4x4 · 10-09-2009, 04:46 PM

i dont see why your having a problem i have a fairly stock 350 and can spin 2nd from a roll is your clutch any good

tcb-1 · 10-08-2009, 09:00 PM

two words..... line lock

surfacerust · 10-08-2009, 09:12 PM

well, i hold the brake to get em started rolling up to about 3500 rpm then let off the brake give it 2nd and mash it on down!

AusTx68 · 10-08-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

two words..... line lock

two words...big block

texanidiot25 · 10-08-2009, 09:03 PM

Even my ol' V6 Firebird and mom's Jimmy could light up easy.

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nac593 · 10-08-2009, 09:05 PM

Am I supposed to be in 1st gear?

texanidiot25 · 10-08-2009, 09:07 PM

Yes, otherwise it will try and upshift. Unless you have the power the burn out will end. Just keep your RPMs in check.

cdowns · 10-08-2009, 09:15 PM

the best pavement for doing a burnout is directly in front of the police station

texanidiot25 · 10-08-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

the best pavement for doing a burnout is directly in front of the police station

OR a cops house... Little did I know he was my friend's neighbor...

nac593 · 10-08-2009, 09:20 PM

Is this no big deal or am I really putting a lot of strain on the truck. It has all new parts.

texanidiot25 · 10-08-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nac593

Is this no big deal or am I really putting a lot of strain on the truck. It has all new parts.

The only time you strain anything is when breaking the tires loose, once their free it's like freewheelin' on a slick road.

Spray-Bomb · 10-14-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nac593

Is this no big deal or am I really putting a lot of strain on the truck. It has all new parts.

If its an automatic & you push on the brakes too hard it can make the trans slip
It wears out your brake shoes
And if you have an open rear end, you will wear it out pre-maturely, or sling the spider gears out of it if you spin one tire too fast
You can over rev your engine if you dont have a tach or are not paying attention
And last but not least, its addicting & you tend to use tires up faster than normal

No, its not the best thing, but its fun

brad_man_72 · 10-14-2009, 10:40 PM

if a 15 year old kid cand do it in a ford, c-mon now.
the shop i work at made the driveshaft

kid went though 3 sets of tires in 3 days.

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10-08-2009, 08:21 PM	#1
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chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	Re: how to do a burnout? Yes there is! 1.) Start the truck 2.) Put it in drive or 1st gear 3.) Stomp on the pedal furthest to the right 4.) Don't wreck Honestly, theres nothing to think about, just get on it. __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

10-08-2009, 08:32 PM	#3
nac593 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego,ca Posts: 125	Re: how to do a burnout? I thought you use the brake a little?

10-08-2009, 08:34 PM	#4
ts71281 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 497	Re: how to do a burnout? If you need to use the brake, you don't have enough power. Real cars/trucks don't need to apply the brakes to do a decent burnout.

10-08-2009, 08:39 PM	#6
nac593 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego,ca Posts: 125	Re: how to do a burnout? I put in a 290hp crate motor. not enough?

10-08-2009, 08:45 PM	#7
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: how to do a burnout? it's a good start! if you do use the brake, just use enough to keep the truck from rolling, and you don't have to rev the piss out of it to keep it spinning once it starts, your motor will thank you. 3-4k rpm should do it. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

10-08-2009, 08:46 PM	#8
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: how to do a burnout? Back of trucks have no weight over them, should be easy to burnout with 290 hp and a heavy enough foot.

10-08-2009, 08:56 PM	#9
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: how to do a burnout? Mine aways wants to hop, weird how some trucks really hook and some want to bounce, mines a manual tho, pozi too, maybe shes just a pooch.... __________________ "You can put lipstick on a pig, sure it's pretty pig, but it's still just a PIG... 71 LWB Last edited by UltraBlue71; 10-08-2009 at 09:00 PM.

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84_4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisville Ky Posts: 179	Re: how to do a burnout? i dont see why your having a problem i have a fairly stock 350 and can spin 2nd from a roll is your clutch any good __________________ 1971 c10 350ci long bed fleet side

10-08-2009, 09:00 PM	#14
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: how to do a burnout? two words..... line lock __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

10-08-2009, 09:12 PM	#15
surfacerust Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tunnelton, WV Posts: 38	Re: how to do a burnout? well, i hold the brake to get em started rolling up to about 3500 rpm then let off the brake give it 2nd and mash it on down!

10-08-2009, 09:05 PM	#18
nac593 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego,ca Posts: 125	Re: how to do a burnout? Am I supposed to be in 1st gear?

10-08-2009, 09:07 PM	#19
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: how to do a burnout? Yes, otherwise it will try and upshift. Unless you have the power the burn out will end. Just keep your RPMs in check.

10-08-2009, 09:15 PM	#20
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: how to do a burnout? the best pavement for doing a burnout is directly in front of the police station __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-08-2009, 09:20 PM	#22
nac593 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego,ca Posts: 125	Re: how to do a burnout? Is this no big deal or am I really putting a lot of strain on the truck. It has all new parts.



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