SS, PS, and PT Yank converters. This is what I learned...
10-02-2003, 06:46 PM
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SS, PS, and PT Yank converters. This is what I learned... I talked to Mike at Yank with the intentions of ordering a SS3800. We talked about the SS3800-4000, the PT line, and the new PS line.
He convinced me that the SS4000 will be as streetable as my TCI3500 in most regards (not quite as responsive from a dead stop as the TCI3500 but just as much or more so throughout the midrange pull) and will give me the shift extention that I need for the new heads/cam package...so I'm going to give it a try.
Here is what I learned about these converters today...
SS line-THE ultimate combination of streetability and performance! This awesome streetability is made so by it's 21 blade stator that only Yank uses. These converters hit nice and hard but not as hard as the PS and PT series converters. They have lower shift extensions per the stall speed. They have great tip-in response and are very responsive to throttle changes in the midrange. This is great when you're accelerating briskly around town with the converter unlocked.
PS line-You can think of this converter as a stepping stone from the SS line to the PT line in terms of streetability. It has a 21 blade stator like the SS converters for better streetability but it uses a different pump which makes it feel looser than the SS converters. The result is a converter that is very efficient at these higher stall speeds and hits EXTREMELY hard off the line. Compared to the SS line, it has higher shift extensions per the stall speed, and better mid-range and top-end pull, but not so much as the PT converters.
PT line-This is the ultimate from a roll converter. It's loose as a goose on the street, but it's BAD-TO-THE-BONE from a roll or at the track! It hits VERY hard but not as hard as a PS converter. Like the PS line, it has excellent efficiency at these higher stall speeds. It has the best mid-range and top end pull of these three lines and the highest shift extensions per the stall speed.
So, pick your poison!
I will, of course, give a full writeup on the new SS4000 when I get it installed.
He convinced me that the SS4000 will be as streetable as my TCI3500 in most regards (not quite as responsive from a dead stop as the TCI3500 but just as much or more so throughout the midrange pull) and will give me the shift extention that I need for the new heads/cam package...so I'm going to give it a try.
Here is what I learned about these converters today...
SS line-THE ultimate combination of streetability and performance! This awesome streetability is made so by it's 21 blade stator that only Yank uses. These converters hit nice and hard but not as hard as the PS and PT series converters. They have lower shift extensions per the stall speed. They have great tip-in response and are very responsive to throttle changes in the midrange. This is great when you're accelerating briskly around town with the converter unlocked.
PS line-You can think of this converter as a stepping stone from the SS line to the PT line in terms of streetability. It has a 21 blade stator like the SS converters for better streetability but it uses a different pump which makes it feel looser than the SS converters. The result is a converter that is very efficient at these higher stall speeds and hits EXTREMELY hard off the line. Compared to the SS line, it has higher shift extensions per the stall speed, and better mid-range and top-end pull, but not so much as the PT converters.
PT line-This is the ultimate from a roll converter. It's loose as a goose on the street, but it's BAD-TO-THE-BONE from a roll or at the track! It hits VERY hard but not as hard as a PS converter. Like the PS line, it has excellent efficiency at these higher stall speeds. It has the best mid-range and top end pull of these three lines and the highest shift extensions per the stall speed.
So, pick your poison!
I will, of course, give a full writeup on the new SS4000 when I get it installed.
10-02-2003, 07:22 PM
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Re: SS, PS, and PT Yank converters. This is what I learned... What is the shift extension of the SS4000? I was going to order the SS3800 but then read a post where the shift extension was lower than advertised. In fact it was right where my Yank Y3200 is now. I'm looking for a 5200 rpm shift extension for my future engine.
Hopefully you can give a full write up how it performs on the track, streetability, etc. I would order one now, but by the time I received it, had it installed, the car would be ready for storage.
On a side note, glad to see to you back in the ranks of Yank.
Yank user =Yankers?
Hopefully you can give a full write up how it performs on the track, streetability, etc. I would order one now, but by the time I received it, had it installed, the car would be ready for storage.
On a side note, glad to see to you back in the ranks of Yank.
Yank user =Yankers?
10-02-2003, 07:31 PM
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Re: SS, PS, and PT Yank converters. This is what I learned... Rest assured, I'll let everyone know exactly how it performs both on the street and at the track. 
I expect 5300 shift extensions with my SS4000. That'll be just high enough to get me in the real meat of my HP with this cam.
I never actually left the ranks of da Yanks! I've always had one in my '00.
I expect 5300 shift extensions with my SS4000. That'll be just high enough to get me in the real meat of my HP with this cam.
I never actually left the ranks of da Yanks! I've always had one in my '00.
10-02-2003, 07:41 PM
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Re: SS, PS, and PT Yank converters. This is what I learned... hmmmm...mike told me that the PS series were going to have the same midrange and topend as the TP series but with a harder launch. I guess we will see 
Either way a gain is GOOD!
Either way a gain is GOOD!
10-02-2003, 07:44 PM
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Re: SS, PS, and PT Yank converters. This is what I learned... That's not what he told me today. If that were the case then the PS would be superior all the way around, right? There would be no reason to continue to make the PTs. The way I understand it is the PS will have the harder launch and it will have a mid and top that's alot closer to the PT than the SS is.
All three lines have their strong points.
All three lines have their strong points.
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10-02-2003, 11:49 PM
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Re: SS, PS, and PT Yank converters. This is what I learned... Man, Yank is ALWAYS upgrading their line.
Innovation, innovation, innovation.
Some verter lines still have the same few verters as they had years ago.
My hat is off to Mike, he never stops tinkering.
These Verters ROCK!
Innovation, innovation, innovation.
Some verter lines still have the same few verters as they had years ago.
My hat is off to Mike, he never stops tinkering.
These Verters ROCK!
10-03-2003, 09:58 AM
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Re: SS, PS, and PT Yank converters. This is what I learned...
That's not what he told me today. If that were the case then the PS would be superior all the way around, right? There would be no reason to continue to make the PTs. The way I understand it is the PS will have the harder launch and it will have a mid and top that's alot closer to the PT than the SS is.
All three lines have their strong points.
All three lines have their strong points.
With the PS hitting harder and the topend being compared to the TP it looks like it should be interesting. From a roll does not excite me at all but what i am interested in is the 60ft. time and MPH gains over my TCS 4400.
10-03-2003, 10:13 AM
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Re: SS, PS, and PT Yank converters. This is what I learned...
Newbie ? what exactly is shift extension?
10-03-2003, 11:16 AM
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Re: SS, PS, and PT Yank converters. This is what I learned... Thanks Colonel for the write up, I was hoping someone would post about this one day. I figured that you or anyone else for that matter would get more responses/replies than I would so I held off. My question is, you only commented on 3 series of converters, what about:
SLP
Pro Yank Extreme
Pro Yank
SLP/Yank Stealth
Yank Stealth Thruster
Ultra Thruster
Ultra Yank
Pro Thruster
Super Thruster
Super Stock
Super Yank
I cant believe how many damn series or types of converters there are. Im interested in buying a Yank, but I wouldnt know where to start. 
There seems to be way too many for me to decide unless someone told me about all of them or directed me in the right direction. 
I know that I want a 3800 stall speed, 2.5-2.7 STR, really good efficiency, high shift extensions (5500-5700 <--is that possible?), and to hit hard, but not too hard. (I will be using a 200-4R and 3.42 gears if that makes a difference) On the street I will be using regular rims and tires, but at the track, Bogarts and ET Streets. I dont really care about from a roll converter or not being streetable because you cant do light to light racing because it hits too hard. I care about what it does at the track, yet its not overkill on the street. I wont be doing any racing on the street, but I certainly dont want it to be where I dont like driving it for everyday use. The PS seems to fit my criteria, but Im not 100% sure because I dont know of all the other ones that Yank offers. This is a very pricey mod, so Im in no hurry. I want to be sure that I get it right the first time that way I wont have to pay again in the long run. Thanks and your help is much appreciated.
SLP
Pro Yank Extreme
Pro Yank
SLP/Yank Stealth
Yank Stealth Thruster
Ultra Thruster
Ultra Yank
Pro Thruster
Super Thruster
Super Stock
Super Yank
I cant believe how many damn series or types of converters there are. Im interested in buying a Yank, but I wouldnt know where to start. There seems to be way too many for me to decide unless someone told me about all of them or directed me in the right direction. I know that I want a 3800 stall speed, 2.5-2.7 STR, really good efficiency, high shift extensions (5500-5700 <--is that possible?), and to hit hard, but not too hard. (I will be using a 200-4R and 3.42 gears if that makes a difference) On the street I will be using regular rims and tires, but at the track, Bogarts and ET Streets. I dont really care about from a roll converter or not being streetable because you cant do light to light racing because it hits too hard. I care about what it does at the track, yet its not overkill on the street. I wont be doing any racing on the street, but I certainly dont want it to be where I dont like driving it for everyday use. The PS seems to fit my criteria, but Im not 100% sure because I dont know of all the other ones that Yank offers. This is a very pricey mod, so Im in no hurry. I want to be sure that I get it right the first time that way I wont have to pay again in the long run. Thanks and your help is much appreciated.
10-03-2003, 11:23 AM
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Re: SS, PS, and PT Yank converters. This is what I learned... Thanks for the info.
I spoke with Mike@Yank a few days ago, very nice guy and gave me a ton of info!
I have the PT4400.. I always thought the PT was the hardest hitting verter there was. I didn't know it was the best from a roll. Sweet.
I spoke with Mike@Yank a few days ago, very nice guy and gave me a ton of info!
I have the PT4400.. I always thought the PT was the hardest hitting verter there was. I didn't know it was the best from a roll. Sweet.
10-08-2003, 01:54 PM
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Re: SS, PS, and PT Yank converters. This is what I learned... Dang I want to see these thigns kicking *** at the track!
That Pro Stock verter sounds Sweeeeeeeet.
That Pro Stock verter sounds Sweeeeeeeet.