Need advice ... buying a TC ... can u help??
11-13-2004, 07:13 PM
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Need advice ... buying a TC ... can u help?? I have 3.73 gears ... looking to not be too loose around town, but, I want good ET's. I'm thinking of buying a Yank or Vigilante 3200 stall TC. Should I go higher or lower on the stall?
Also had a tune done and my shift points are set to 6300 rpm (I think) and the line pressure is pretty high. It shifts hard. Do I need to worry about Trans-Go shift kit ... if so, should I have them install it with the stiffest springs?
Also had a tune done and my shift points are set to 6300 rpm (I think) and the line pressure is pretty high. It shifts hard. Do I need to worry about Trans-Go shift kit ... if so, should I have them install it with the stiffest springs?
11-13-2004, 08:36 PM
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rode in '02 vette- stock except for 3.73's and Yank SS3600 - It loves to run when you get on it, but perfect manners around town. I am going to install one (and headers) in my 00 vette this snow season. I have 3.42's, corsa indys.
11-14-2004, 09:11 PM
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I am running a 4200 stall TC through a TH400. Yeah it slips some in round town driving but flash that sucker and 
Hold on!
I am running 3:73 gears behind an LT1.
A good TC builder will want to know what you are running, ie:cam,heads,N2O,F.I., basic engine issues to build a TC to suit your needs!
PM me and I can direct you to a reputable TC builder who built mine!
Ken
Hold on!I am running 3:73 gears behind an LT1.
A good TC builder will want to know what you are running, ie:cam,heads,N2O,F.I., basic engine issues to build a TC to suit your needs!
PM me and I can direct you to a reputable TC builder who built mine!
Ken
11-15-2004, 05:36 AM
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I've searched ... and searched ... and searched. It seems as though Yank and Vigilante are THE way to go, but, DANG they're expensive!!! I've seen a lot of feedback that makes me think of buying a TCI. Should I stray away from the TCI? Several people have said their quality has improved and it's a good buy for the cheaper price. I also need to know if a Trans-Go kit is necessary. I'm very happy with the way it shifts now, but, will my opinion change when the converter is installed?
To the folks who have replied, thanks. Any help is appreciated.
To the folks who have replied, thanks. Any help is appreciated.
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11-18-2004, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by JEB99TA
I've searched ... and searched ... and searched. It seems as though Yank and Vigilante are THE way to go, but, DANG they're expensive!!! I've seen a lot of feedback that makes me think of buying a TCI. Should I stray away from the TCI? Several people have said their quality has improved and it's a good buy for the cheaper price. I also need to know if a Trans-Go kit is necessary. I'm very happy with the way it shifts now, but, will my opinion change when the converter is installed?
To the folks who have replied, thanks. Any help is appreciated.
To the folks who have replied, thanks. Any help is appreciated.
11-18-2004, 03:46 PM
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I have a TCI3000 and it's very nice around town, not
sloppy at all, has a relatively high STR for that stall.
Most people seem to go bigger on both but that is not
going to help street-tire traction one bit, especially
with 3.73s (I just went up to 3.42s). If I were to pick
now, I'd think about the Midwest 3400/2.0 or the Yank
SY3500 (though that's maybe -too- low on STR, might
be something they have in a 3500/2.0 flavor). High STR
seems best for helping out a tall-gears stocker but
the more power and gear you have, the more you
would favor efficiency (generally seems to go opposite
with STR) and need to go lower on STR anyway to
keep traction.
sloppy at all, has a relatively high STR for that stall.
Most people seem to go bigger on both but that is not
going to help street-tire traction one bit, especially
with 3.73s (I just went up to 3.42s). If I were to pick
now, I'd think about the Midwest 3400/2.0 or the Yank
SY3500 (though that's maybe -too- low on STR, might
be something they have in a 3500/2.0 flavor). High STR
seems best for helping out a tall-gears stocker but
the more power and gear you have, the more you
would favor efficiency (generally seems to go opposite
with STR) and need to go lower on STR anyway to
keep traction.