Thread: Wheels up
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Old 08-10-2009, 10:46 PM
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zipper06
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Default Re: Wheels up

Originally Posted by kod99
I want to run my engine with the wheels off the ground (on jack stands) and the car in gear. What are the dangers of winding it up to 7000 RPM with the rear wheels lifted? Does anyone do this?
First why in the world would you have a need to turn your engine up too 7,000 rpms setting on jack stands. Top fuelers and funny cars do not do that in warmup pit sessions. They bip the throttle, for response, but nothing else. What you're saying has no value and certainly is dangerous.

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