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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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looking at these 3 converters and i need some input as to which one to buy

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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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You're going to hear nothing but good about all three of those. Your best bet is to call each company and talk to them. See what they recommend and go from there. I've run Yank and Circle D and highly recommend both. I voted Circle D though simply because that's what's in my car!
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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I voted yank because thats what im running and I love it. I cant say anything for the other 2 because i have not drove them but im sure they are great products as well.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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I voted Circle D, runs great in my car. Also hear good things about Yank.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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i have called all three and they all have excellent tech poeple...guess ill just let some other people chime in...btw the car will be making around 800hp....so any big hp guys feel free to chime in..car is turbo and around 15 psi
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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All 3 have good reputations for having excellent products. I personally chose Yank bc thats what Im running and Im happy with it.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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FTI for me
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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im leaning towards the circle d just for the simple fact that i can get it for $100 and some change cheaper....altough i do like the 3yr warranty on the yank....tax return should be here next week so ill leave the poll open till then
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I run a 4000 edge racing stall. my tuner said my coverter laid down better numbers than any other car with similar set ups that hes done. they are out of california and the guy is very smart, you give the hp ond torque numbers off your car and he builds them custom to those numbers. he uses only the best parts in them and i think they only like 5 or 6 hundred bucks. just google edge racing and get the number and call the guy. he wont let you down.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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I vote FTI.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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FTI for me
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ptc 4000 here.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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I vote Circle D all the way! I had thier 258mm in my cammed silverado and woke it up big time. The converter drove really good on the street as a daily driver. Awesome customer service also! +1 Circle D
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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I voted Circle D Specialties because of my own personal experiences and the positive results we have acheived along with the best customer service in the business. I have had the opportunity to run pretty much every brand stall converter except FTI. We have 4 - 4th Gen Camaros in the family and will only Circle D Specialty converters in them. It's a no brainer for us.
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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I vote FTI but i am a little biased.

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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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ordered the circle d yesterday...great customer service!!
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Thanks and we appreciate the order!!

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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Congrats! man. Keep us updated on your results.

You will be very pleased with your new stall converter
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Originally Posted by FTICONVERTERS
I vote FTI but i am a little biased.

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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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Guys, I got a situation. I bought a converter but I don't know who made it. It's a medium blue in color and it has the #'s 3705K , e07 on it. Been searching the web for a manufacturer but no luck. The quality is very good - so I know it's not some bargain basement unit. Has machined mounting feet on it. I'll try to get a picture up asap. Thanks for your help with this.
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