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Old 07-01-2008, 04:36 PM
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i have a 94 z28 and i dont no which converter to go with... my car is a weekend car that dosent get drove much except to go have fun in so im wonder which converter would be the best i am thinkin the TCI Streetfighter if any one has this stall or any other input i would appreciate it (mods in sig)
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I run a Precision Industries Vigilante 3200, have had it for years, no issues, great converter. I have known people who ran all the other Fuddle, Edge, etc and had issues. Never really hear quality issues from the Vigi.
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Edge, Yank or Vigilante

The best you will hear anyone knowledgable say about the TCI is they are hit and miss. Edge is only about $525 or so, worth the little extra over a TCI. Yank and Vig are a good bit more because they have billet coveters. Overkill which costs a fair bit to provide.
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where could i buy a Edge and what stall size do you guys suggest
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Not a sponsor so I can't post a link. They sell direct or through tranny builders, not going to find them in a catalogue. Company name is Edge Racing Converters should be easy to find the site.
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yank SS3600 dont be scared by the high stall number, it drives damn close to stock i wish i went with the 4000
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yank all the way...... 4,000 for a all motor car and i would say 3,600 for a lil nitrous from time to time!
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hell yea bluebeast knows whats up!
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Like somebody else said...most will tell you to stay away from TCI, however i have the superstreet fighter in mine with no issues yet, and a good friend of mine is running one in his too with plenty of low eleven/high ten second passes on it.
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I may have a Edge 3800 for you in a week or so...
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You have to buy the edge converter from edge racing themselves, he will ask you for the engine specs, my converter from them is amazing to say the least, it was worth the $525. You will be happy with everyone that is listed above. I would definitely go between a 3400-3600 converter. Many people think that the drive ability lacks with a "big" converter, but with the new technology it really doesnt affect it that much.
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Originally Posted by CamaroRacing12
yank SS3600 dont be scared by the high stall number, it drives damn close to stock i wish i went with the 4000
I told you too!!! hahaha

I love my Yank SS3600 and I drive it daily when Im not working on it which is about half the year lol. I too wouldnt mind going with their SS4000 but the 3600 is great all around and I cant complain one bit. After going with the 3600 I would definetly not go any lower even on a bolt-on only car but thats my opinion.
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i know stealth im so glad i listened to you!
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yank ss3200 here... haven't got to use it yet though...
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Yank SS 3600, the perfect bolt-on converter Imo.
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any good places that sell yanks with cheap shippin yank wants 55 bucks for shippin..why would you guys go with a 4000 stall over a 3600? my car is a weekend car and it will never be a daily driver which one should i go with
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Originally Posted by cruzin94
any good places that sell yanks with cheap shippin yank wants 55 bucks for shippin..why would you guys go with a 4000 stall over a 3600? my car is a weekend car and it will never be a daily driver which one should i go with
Yank is only place you can buy them from. If you picked a converter up you would understand the cost off shipping plus the extra cost for insurance to cover a $700 converter.
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I have a PTC and it works good but it came with the car, for the money I would look at the post above Yank or Vig.
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Yank, Edge, Vigilante (no particular order) would be my choice. All out Race: ATI 8"
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i say the 4000 because i always want a lil more gooo! but the SS3600 is perfect



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