What physically makes a Yank converter worth $250 more than a PI Vigilante?

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08-15-2008, 02:01 PM

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What physically makes a Yank converter worth $250 more than a PI Vigilante?

Worth the extra money?

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08-15-2008, 07:28 PM

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I have had 3 Yanks. All my converters are Yank. Tight around town and "hang on" when you go WOT.

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08-15-2008, 07:32 PM

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VIG is $725 shipped from LS1Speed.

Yank is $780 shipped from Yank...

Not a $250 different.

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08-16-2008, 10:45 AM

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Yank 4L80E PY3400 =$995 shipped from Yank
PI 4L80E similiar stall and STR= $725 shipped from Speed Inc.

Difference=$270

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08-16-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LS1NOVA

Yank 4L80E PY3400 =$995 shipped from Yank
PI 4L80E similiar stall and STR= $725 shipped from Speed Inc.

Difference=$270

why not call yank and ask them...

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08-16-2008, 11:14 AM

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I was hoping they will respond here but Ill probably do that.

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08-16-2008, 12:18 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LS1NOVA

Yank 4L80E PY3400 =$995 shipped from Yank
PI 4L80E similiar stall and STR= $725 shipped from Speed Inc.

Difference=$270

The correct answer is only a phone call away, but I think the difference in price is because you are comparing a multi disc Yank to a single disc PI. Not an apples to apples comparison.

FWIW, I just got a SS4000 Yank (single disc cnvtr held on by 3 bolts), specially made for a 4L80E and it cost less than $800.

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08-18-2008, 02:03 PM

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Talked to Yank, PI, and Neal Chance on the phone today. PI recomended a triple disk for $930. Chance doesnt do lockups. Yank sounded more knowledgable. Yank it is.

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08-18-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chrs1313

why not call yank and ask them...

god, I love your avatar

what was the question?

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08-22-2008, 11:30 AM

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Talked to Yank, PI, and Neal Chance on the phone today. Yank sounded more knowledgable. Yank it is.

Good choice.

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08-22-2008, 12:46 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Urban Legend

I have had 3 Yanks. All my converters are Yank. Tight around town and "hang on" when you go WOT.

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Good choice.

3 Yanks here as well, every one performed flawlessly!

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08-22-2008, 01:14 PM

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I'm running a yank now since March. I had a PI (same stall) for three years, sold it with nothing wrong with it. No noticeable difference in my opinion. Same exact 60 foot times. The PI was a little more "street friendly" also in my opinion. If I was doing it again, I wouldn't spend the extra money.