Old 05-20-2009, 07:46 AM
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elkymann
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Default Best way to shut down your race car after a pass

Hey all, recently I have heard some things concerning how or what is the best way to kill your engine after passing the traps if a plug reading is desired, and I usually let the engine help slow me down along with my brakes but what routine do you guys do for a plug reading?

I have heard that, with a TH400, and maybe a glide as well, that you should NOT shut down the engine in nuetral as the trans pump no longer pumps oil to the trans in nuetral and you can damage the trans, is there any truth to this????? I have also heard that, if your going to do a plug reading and you need to kill the engine, to do it in gear!!!! won't this cause a problem also, although I don't know what problem it will or could cause?????

Any help is appreciated as always. and good luck this year racing guys/gals.

John
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