TCI or VIG?
08-08-2005, 05:22 PM
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TCI or VIG? I went with a TCI 3500 for my OLD LT1, now with my LS1 im debating the converter companies again. I really wanted to try a VIG, but for over 200 + $ more is it really worth it? My TCI did FINE! Worked like a Champ! I havnt heard much bad about either of these companies. Was looking around a 3600 or so stall. So what gives? Opinions?
08-08-2005, 05:39 PM
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I can't comment on a TCI...but I have owned two VIGs (2800, 3200)and two Yanks(4400, 3500) backed with 3.23 gearing. The VIG3200 was the best all around converter (IMO) I've owned to date. I've been trying to research some times and reviews of the TCI for a comparison. As, the pricing on the TCI unit does look more appealing for a budget minded builder. I guess one good thing about the VIG(price wise) is that you do get a free restall if you don't like the original purchase. That may be worth some of the extra $200 there.
08-08-2005, 11:36 PM
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i decided to go ith a vig 3200 after being told that the vig drives a lot like stock when you a being easy on it but is a complete beast when you get on it, and since mine is a daily driver that was key. also was told they are real tough converters. just my .02
08-09-2005, 12:05 AM
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Stall is Stall, if the str and the advertised stall is the same more than likely they are going to perform the same,
A friend of mine droped 7 tenths on a tci 3500 stall, 13.7 to 13.00, just thought id throw that in
A friend of mine droped 7 tenths on a tci 3500 stall, 13.7 to 13.00, just thought id throw that in
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Originally Posted by SmokingWS6
You'll get equal replies from both users. For what its worth I have a vig3200 that has about 15k trouble free miles on it.
As far as ratings go a stall isn't always a stall
As far as ratings go a stall isn't always a stall
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08-09-2005, 08:18 AM
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Stall is Stall, if the str and the advertised stall is the same more than likely they are going to perform the same,
A friend of mine droped 7 tenths on a tci 3500 stall, 13.7 to 13.00, just thought id throw that in
A friend of mine droped 7 tenths on a tci 3500 stall, 13.7 to 13.00, just thought id throw that in
a stall is not a stall. vig will have the billit covers which makes for less rotating mass. if both convertors stall at say 3200 rpms, the vig with the billet cover gets there quicker and more efficiently. also internal materials are clutch materials will be better in the more expensive convertors. that is no lie. driveability will also be different from convertor to convertor.
08-09-2005, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
this comment is so incredibly wrong it isnt funny. i hope you have lots of experience before spouting this misinformation. call up either TCI or PI and neither will tell you this trash.
a stall is not a stall. vig will have the billit covers which makes for less rotating mass. if both convertors stall at say 3200 rpms, the vig with the billet cover gets there quicker and more efficiently. also internal materials are clutch materials will be better in the more expensive convertors. that is no lie. driveability will also be different from convertor to convertor.
a stall is not a stall. vig will have the billit covers which makes for less rotating mass. if both convertors stall at say 3200 rpms, the vig with the billet cover gets there quicker and more efficiently. also internal materials are clutch materials will be better in the more expensive convertors. that is no lie. driveability will also be different from convertor to convertor.
08-09-2005, 02:00 PM
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Damn, then this is a tough call then .... Im sure the 4L60e wont be the cars last transmission. But this is just temporary til I start making more power, il switch to a 4l80e with a tripple plate converter
08-10-2005, 03:31 PM
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I have not seen many post of people that have had problems with converters unlocking and not locking or reliability issues with Vig.
I have seen more than a couple with TCI converter problems...
Maybe I missed some vig posts but I think both would perform close to an equal level I am not sure if TCI may hold up as long or be as reliable...
I have seen more than a couple with TCI converter problems...
Maybe I missed some vig posts but I think both would perform close to an equal level I am not sure if TCI may hold up as long or be as reliable...
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Originally Posted by SCREAMIN
I went with a TCI 3500 for my OLD LT1, now with my LS1 im debating the converter companies again. I really wanted to try a VIG, but for over 200 + $ more is it really worth it? My TCI did FINE! Worked like a Champ! I havnt heard much bad about either of these companies. Was looking around a 3600 or so stall. So what gives? Opinions?
Good Luck. 
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Tci i love my SSF but with the turbo i think its too much great for bolt on car but it flashes to 4500+ with the turbo and turbo buicks run great with vig so turbo= vig and bolt on = SSF hope it helps ya
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Originally Posted by BOOSTNSS
i love my SSF but with the turbo i think its too much great for bolt on car but it flashes to 4500+ with the turbo and turbo buicks run great with vig so turbo= vig and bolt on = SSF hope it helps ya
I agree.. the SSF converters from TCI seem to realy like the N/A and Nitrous setups... Precision & Vig make the best turbo/blower converters from what I've always seen and heard.