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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

Quote:

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.

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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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tcb-1 · 10-08-2009, 09:00 PM

two words..... line lock

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.

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!

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.

Ackattack · 10-08-2009, 09:28 PM

In all honesty:

For drag racing (at the track in a manual) set the line lock, put it in 2nd, rev to ~3500, pop the clutch, bring the rpms up to about 5000 for a few seconds depending on the tire temp and smoke production, release line lock and roll forward tell the tires grab. Proceed to the line.

big_al_71 · 10-08-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

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.

texanidiot25 · 10-08-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

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.

unclewatts · 10-08-2009, 10:09 PM

I always do a burn out in front of my favorite tire shop. That way I don't have to go far.

hicktownhotrodder · 10-08-2009, 10:41 PM

Dually burnouts are best.....untill you break a bellhousing

AusTx68 · 10-08-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcb-1

two words..... line lock

two words...big block

Pont406 · 10-08-2009, 10:50 PM

I just floor it. My truck has an open diff but after doing it a lot, now both tires spin. So it's actually a good thing.

10-08-2009, 08:21 PM	#1
nac593 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego,ca Posts: 125	how to do a burnout? Isn't there a certain technique to doing a burnout?

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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?

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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!!

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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.

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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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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	#14
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.

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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!

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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

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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.

10-08-2009, 09:28 PM	#19
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: how to do a burnout? In all honesty: For drag racing (at the track in a manual) set the line lock, put it in 2nd, rev to ~3500, pop the clutch, bring the rpms up to about 5000 for a few seconds depending on the tire temp and smoke production, release line lock and roll forward tell the tires grab. Proceed to the line. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index



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10-08-2009, 10:09 PM	#22
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: how to do a burnout? I always do a burn out in front of my favorite tire shop. That way I don't have to go far. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

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Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: how to do a burnout? I just floor it. My truck has an open diff but after doing it a lot, now both tires spin. So it's actually a good thing.

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