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alright, so I have a 98 SE 5speed with an intake and SVT exhaust...im going to the drag strip for the first time in the contour and iv'e heard horror stories about the trannys...i really cant afford to break anything, so if anyone has any tips on how to not break it at the track, please let me know...and should i even risk it?...
thanks
Nate Srugis
98 SE, V6 5speed
KKM intake, SVT exhaust
15.6@88
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Not running it would be the best thing. Running it: Launch low. Like 2500rpm feathering the clutch is what I hear. Second you get any wheel hop, push the clutch back in.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
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Dont dump the clutch at 4,000 rpms and hope for a good 60'.
Jim Hahn
1996 T-Red Contour SE Reborn 4/6/04
3.0L swap and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit
364 whp, 410 wtq @ 4,700 rpm
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ok well i did a best of 15.6@88mph not bad for the mods i guess...
Nate Srugis
98 SE, V6 5speed
KKM intake, SVT exhaust
15.6@88
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Nate Srugis
98 SE, V6 5speed
KKM intake, SVT exhaust
15.6@88
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15.6? excellent job man! very very good job!
your in svt territory
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That seems a little odd....What are the times on the other side of the slip? a 15.6 w/ a 2.4xx 60 ft is SVT territory....are you sure that wasn't the car next to you? Especially for a first time at the track...I'm a little curious as to all of the details.... 
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Mother#@%@!* did I sound abstract?
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well this isn't my first time at the track in general...i've taken my DOHC neon to the track two times before this...the contour is a terrible car for dragging...the stock suspension is too soft and all the weight transfers to the rear, and it also has way too much wheel hop...iv'e beaten a couple SVT's on the street so yeah, it's not a dog... and yeah, that slip is of my car, 259...look at this .JPG)
Nate Srugis
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KKM intake, SVT exhaust
15.6@88
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With the baby seat and all huh? Well I'm flabbergasted at the least. Good job, sounds like you've got a freak there. 
99 SVTC, T-Red, #652/2760-12.8.1998
Mother#@%@!* did I sound abstract?
I hope it sounded more confusin than that!
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