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Fuddle
60
13.95%
TCI Streetfighter
53
12.33%
Precision Industries Vigilante
121
28.14%
Yank
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46.74%
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Old 07-15-2006, 02:38 AM
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This poll is best for the price, not just the best quality. I have noticed that TCIs and Fuddles are around the same price, Yank is a great deal higher as well as Precision Industry's Vigilante.

Im looking for best quality for the amount of cash.

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I'm a huge Vig fan...I've had a 3600 in my 95 for 10 years and its awesome. I had it freshened 2 years ago just because I was rebuilding the trans and Precision said it was in incredible shape, even the lockup disk wasn't too bad. Anyway, it drives like a stocker until you nail it, then all hell breaks loose. People who have driven the car can't belive how it "hits"...

Sure, its $$$, but they work well, are extremely durable and efficient converters...

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I'm not going to vote because I have only owned (and currently still do) one of the choices above. Therefore, I am not qualified to make comparisons. However, I am happy with my TCI SSF3500. It makes the car a little "lazy" backing up, in a parking lot, etc. but it flashes well and launches the car hard. Car is only running low 11's but can lift the front wheels up to 12" on some launches.

I also had a "PMAC" 2800 stall for a few years. This was from Mike Kurtz's shop in Houston. It worked well too, but I sold it and stepped up to the 3500 a couple years ago.


Probably goes without saying, but DO NOT get a Dacco. I broke two of them in rapid succession back in the mid 90's. They were crap.
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I voted for Yank. My wifes car has a Yank in it and it launches hard and has been trouble free for 3+ years. The TCI SSF 3500 lockup clutch in my SS is toast only after a year. I will probally be going back to a Yank or Vig soon.
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Vigi baby!
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Fuddle for the money and for the warranty.

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Hey how are used converters? worth it or kinda iffy? thanks
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VIG !!!
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I'd like to vote, but there's no place for "other"
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I vote VIG, the best verter I've ever owned.
TCI 3500 was trashed within 1 year.
No Yank experience with LS1

Look, my advice is look at the warranties offered. That alone tells you about quality offered.

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I've got a used Yank 3500 and it is awesome...hits extremely hard but drives almost like stock.
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Originally Posted by 99Hawk262
I've got a used Yank 3500 and it is awesome...hits extremely hard but drives almost like stock.

When you say "hits extremely hard" does that mean good 60ft times?

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You are missing some good converters that aren't on your list. And value (dollars) will equal performance!
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Originally Posted by mvonada
You are missing some good converters that aren't on your list. And value (dollars) will equal performance!

exactly what I was trying to get at.
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Wheres Hughes?
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Originally Posted by n20stroker
Wheres Hughes?

We have a WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Of those choices, Yank or Vig.

I have positive experience with Yank, negative experience with TCI, have faith in Vig through second hand info and do not beleive Fuddle has been in this game long enough.
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I am going with a Yank convertor. I am new to the LS1 game so hopefully I make the right choice.
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Originally Posted by gameovergt
I am going with a Yank convertor. I am new to the LS1 game so hopefully I make the right choice.
Give them a call. Number is on the website (you have to order straight from them anyway). They will make sure you get what you want/need.

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Originally Posted by n20stroker
Wheres Hughes?
The reason you dont see hughes on his list is because its not as popular. just a lil fyi, i voted for yank due to the times in my sig


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