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Old 05-02-2008, 07:06 PM
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I've narrowed my decision down to either a fuddle or edge convertor in the 3000-3200 range. Heard good things about both. Which do you guys prefer?
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I have a Yank SS3600 and love it..
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edge 3600 here. love it!
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Might want to do an in-depth search on Fuddle first, I've heard plenty of nightmares to keep me far away. I run a Yank here and would recommend them, I've heard nothing but good about Edge.
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I had a a 3k fuddle kill my tranny after install. I AM NOT BLAMING FUDDLE. I blame myself for a botched job. It pulled like a raped ape. My 3200 has never pulled that hard.

Fuddle makes good converters, just not on this website I guess.
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I had a a 3k fuddle kill my tranny after install. I AM NOT BLAMING FUDDLE. I blame myself for a botched job. It pulled like a raped ape. My 3200 has never pulled that hard.

Fuddle makes good converters, just not on this website I guess.
im installing my vig 3200 real soon and want to make sure i don't do it wrong. it comes with pretty good instructions though. how did you botch the install?
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My friend has an edge in his ls1 and it works really well.

$525 for the edge
$450 for the fuddle

Think I'm going with the edge. Thanks guys
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Got a yank 3200, puts a smile on my face and I would recommend it. Heard some bad about fuddle, research is the best plan.
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performabuilt 3200k here...i like it!
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i am in the same boat as you, if you want, check out a Hughes Torque Converter, make very good stuff, im getting a 3500 stall for 500.
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im installing my vig 3200 real soon and want to make sure i don't do it wrong. it comes with pretty good instructions though. how did you botch the install?
Didn't make sure the fluid was through the entire system. Didn't run it on the wheel jacks through the gears. Might have messed up the oring on the shaft. Don't know exactly.
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I like Edge but have to admit Yank and Vig are both very good converters too.

From my observations it looks like Yank may be more efficient on the topend than the Edge but the Edge hits the tires a lot harder. Long as you can plant the power it is better to focus on the 60ft than MPH.
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what have you guys heard about hughes torque converters?
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my performabuilt 3k stall is nice but i should have gone higher!
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nobody has heard anything about hughes converters??
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Here ya go.. went to the Track last night..

Setup:
Yank SS3600
3.73's, still on the 10 Bolt..
MT ET STREET D/R's, size 275/50R15 on Draglites

3 best 60ft times:
1.5652
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Originally Posted by 8595transam
I've narrowed my decision down to either a fuddle or edge convertor in the 3000-3200 range. Heard good things about both. Which do you guys prefer?
Yank 3200 here - it's spot on!
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Originally Posted by the_merv
I have a Yank SS3600 and love it..
What he said. ^
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3200 yank
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