SS3800 opinions please
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SS3800 opinions please
I think I am definetly going with an Yank SS3800.
Now I want to read about all the negative things about the converter, I want to hear all the problems I will run into, I don't want to be shocked when something goes wrong.
I'll be going with a 20K-24K cooler
Redline fluids (Which products do I need for the converter swap?)
Full dyno tune when finished.
I just read 1 today about the 2-3 shift with SES light but couldn't figure out what they meant
Now I want to read about all the negative things about the converter, I want to hear all the problems I will run into, I don't want to be shocked when something goes wrong.
I'll be going with a 20K-24K cooler
Redline fluids (Which products do I need for the converter swap?)
Full dyno tune when finished.
I just read 1 today about the 2-3 shift with SES light but couldn't figure out what they meant
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Originally Posted by 2002 Trans Am
I think I am definetly going with an Yank SS3800.
Now I want to read about all the negative things about the converter, I want to hear all the problems I will run into, I don't want to be shocked when something goes wrong.
I'll be going with a 20K-24K cooler
Redline fluids (Which products do I need for the converter swap?)
Full dyno tune when finished.
I just read 1 today about the 2-3 shift with SES light but couldn't figure out what they meant
Now I want to read about all the negative things about the converter, I want to hear all the problems I will run into, I don't want to be shocked when something goes wrong.
I'll be going with a 20K-24K cooler
Redline fluids (Which products do I need for the converter swap?)
Full dyno tune when finished.
I just read 1 today about the 2-3 shift with SES light but couldn't figure out what they meant
I am glad this topic came up casue i would love to tell you and the world about the problems i am having with mine. WAIT!! i havn't had any problems with mine LOL its performmed flawlessly and i have yet to hear of one that hasn't performmed flawlessly. the only dark cloud in your sky is that becasue to own a 2002 if you decide to order a SS3800E like i have that your going to need to get either an aftermarket Flexplate or a Earlyer model one from yank like i did. Your only going to need 1 quart of trans fluid if all your doing is a converter swap.
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Originally Posted by 42NightZ28
The only dark cloud in your sky is that becasue to own a 2002 if you decide to order a SS3800E like i have that your going to need to get either an aftermarket Flexplate or a Earlyer model one from yank like i did. Your only going to need 1 quart of trans fluid if all your doing is a converter swap.
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if you are getting a regular SS3800 then no your stock flexplate will be fine.all converters on Yanks E line have 6 mountung hole and the flexplate on 01-02 cars only have three holes.
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I've had mine for almost a year now, and have had zero problems. Over 10,000 miles and not a single problem. Was a little disappointed with the 60' times, but have only been to the track twice since it was installed. Best I did on ET Streets was a high 1.7. However, with headers and the stall I knocked .8 off my 1/8 mile time. An 8.04 from an 8.80's. I think more practice, suspension mods, and better track prep and 1.6's are easily feasible. I love it and wouldn't change it, except maybe restall it to 4000 after a head/cam install.