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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 07:39 AM
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Interested in what blowing thru the converter refers to? I noticed i had some crappy top end and am wondering if this is happening with my stall.
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Means the converter become very inefficent under enough power and stalls higher than rated. Its a rather loose term but generally means the converter is not correct for the application.
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oh ok..but how much power would roughly blow thru a converter..say im making 450ish hp would that be enough to blow thru my yank converter...im just debating putting my lil 2000 stall back in.
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It depends on the model of converter. Some are tighter and will not blow through as easy and some are looser and will. What series Yank converter are you using?
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I actually dont know ,i bought it from a friend but do know it is a yank 3400.
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The different series are going to be tighter or stronger. An SS series converter will be tighter where as a PY series will be a little looser it seems.
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I would suggest calling Yank and talking to them about the converter
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i have a feeling this MIGHT be what my issue is.

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