Jpr5690

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ok ive been looking and heres what i think are the best 3 yanks out there for my setup: the slp 3300, the super stock 3600 or the super stock 3800 i plan on adding headders and latter a cam pacakeg or nos .. i want neck snapping launches but good efficency... normally i run street and do a 0-140 but also am very intrested in improving my 50-80 roll lanches... which one would fit me the best the car is a semi daily driver (5 k a year not primary source or transportation) i plan on doing a shift kit with it too also im tring to get wheels up launches if possible but do yaoall think my steel shaft and rearend are safety concerns... finally if any of you all can reccomend a better brand (and model
) converter than what ive mentioned chime in but form what ive been reading yank is the best peforming nad for a few bux more id rather do it right then do it again

thanks
jonh

Jorday

Well, out of what you have narrowed it down to I would choose the SS3800

Jpr5690

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you sound like you got a better idea ....fill me in im not too partial just going on the bs ive read SO FAR

Jorday

Well, a Pro Thruster is a good choice for N/A use especially at the track. They are good for racing from a roll. They are also looser than most would tolerate. I have the PT4200 in my heads/cam car.

The stuff being posted lately on the SS converters makes them sound pretty nice. I've not rode or driven a car with a SS series converter in it, but they are more streetable than the PT from what people say. I would really to try one in my car.

2002 Trans Am

I am getting the SS3800

Reason why I am getting it is because it is efficient, tight, and kicks ***

in case you didn't notice either, Tbyrne is having a GP on Yank products, the pricing is crazy so you should look into it. I didn't plan on getting it this early, but the price is too good to pass up

boomcase

I agree the PT series is the king. But Tci is a cheaper way to go with there 3800 stall . Dam good converter for the money

JNorris

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I would go with the TCI 3500/3800 or a Vigilante 3200. Both are great converters on the street and the track. Neither will perform like a Yank PT4000-4400 but both will very efficient in the RPM band (5K-6K) you will be spending most of your time in.
Both companies have great customer service and they stand behind their products.

John

CamaroCain

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You are absolutely right about that statement. We have been through 2 vigi converters, 2 tcs converters and now we have a Yank PT4400, We are going for the best track performance and definately found it with the Yank PT series. But like you said spend a little extra now so you wont have to do it again, and end up spending quite a bit more.

JNorris

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I totally agree that you will most likely go faster at the track with a Yank PT series converter.

However it has been my (and others) experience that when the day comes you need Yank customer support you will either get no answer, a answer machine (with no call back), or a busy. And if you attempt to make a warranty claim most likely you will be told that the “warranty” does not cover your problem and you will be charged for the repairs.

With the other two companies someone will always answer the phone and more than likely you will have no problems with the warranty being honored.


John

WILWAXU

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Thanks for pointing out that Yank is basically a one man show. If you want this best, you will have to work with him. Interesting enough, Mike has never failed to call me back.

If your looking for warranties or off the shelf performance, go with one of the big companies. They both offer decent converters for the money.

If your looking for the best converters in the LS1 market right now. Go with a Yank and expect that Mike will do everything that one man can to take care of you.

Jpr5690

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well im really likin th ss 3600 what tci converter would you all say is its closest compeditor and how does it stand up..... BTW THANKS FOR ALL THE INPUT THIS IS REALLY GOOD INFO

JNorris

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WILWAXU -
I am very happy that you are please with every aspect of your Yank experience. More power to you!

Jpr5690 – Good luck in deciding which converter is best for you. Keep in mind that you deserve to get what you pay for.
The Colonel used a TCI3500 for a while with very impressive results. Do a search in the Trans and Drag Racing sections. I would go with the TCI3500.

John

Jpr5690

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ok thanks... any last comments

CamaroCain

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As well as WILWAXU I have had no problems in dealing with YANK, Mike knows what he is doing and I have never had more help from a manufacture as I have had with Mike. He is always willing to help when I have needed it.

JNorris

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My initial dealings with Yank were great as well. That all changed when I needed the warranty to be honored.

CamaroCain – What gears are you running?

MARKSZ71

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i like my ss3500 best converter for the money imo

CamaroCain

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3.42's

JNorris

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PM sent.

Jpr5690

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what went wrong with your converter that yank wouldent cover?

JNorris

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Email sent.