Yank ss3800 or TCI ssf3500
07-21-2004, 07:21 AM
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Yank ss3800 or TCI ssf3500 Well I want to get on a gp for one of these, but I'm torn. I really wanted the yank coverter, but right now you can get the TCI for under $500! While the yank sits close to $900. I know there will be similar gains, although the yank is a bit more efficient. Whats the general opinion on this situation.
07-21-2004, 12:17 PM
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I would go with the TCI. The TCI 3500 is a proven performer and a great value and IMO is the best ~ 3500 rpm converter on the market for the LS1. TCI also has outstanding customer service. 
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07-22-2004, 12:18 PM
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TCI GP Until Aug 3-Check prices!!!! Current GP for TCI TCs.
Street Fighter 3000 $429.99
SuperStreet fighter 3500 $459.99
4L60E Comp TC 3800 $625.99
4L60E Comp TC 4400 $614.99
These GP prices are set and we're ready to get this going, so as soon as we get 7 orders, we can get these on the way!
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We have 5 ordered right now.
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Street Fighter 3000 $429.99
SuperStreet fighter 3500 $459.99
4L60E Comp TC 3800 $625.99
4L60E Comp TC 4400 $614.99
These GP prices are set and we're ready to get this going, so as soon as we get 7 orders, we can get these on the way!
Jonathan
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We have 5 ordered right now.
Bill
07-23-2004, 10:52 AM
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SuperStreet fighter 3500 $459.99
4L60E Comp TC 3800 $625.99
I would get the 3500 and use the other $166 or so on something else, the 3500 seems to be a pretty well proven converter.
4L60E Comp TC 3800 $625.99
I would get the 3500 and use the other $166 or so on something else, the 3500 seems to be a pretty well proven converter.
07-23-2004, 08:29 PM
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i love my ssf 3500, no problems at all, and it feels tight. I cut 1.6 60's on a car with headers, air lid, and nitto's. I run 7.9 1/8th and 12.5 in the 1/4. The nittos and the SSF took 7 tenths off my time.
07-23-2004, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by chrismcdaniel
i love my ssf 3500, no problems at all, and it feels tight. I cut 1.6 60's on a car with headers, air lid, and nitto's. I run 7.9 1/8th and 12.5 in the 1/4. The nittos and the SSF took 7 tenths off my time.
07-23-2004, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Bad Blu Formula
I ran those same 1/4 and 1/8 times with a 1.77 60' due to balding tires and I don't even have headers yet. Does that help convince you on what converter to get?.
your also in texas (my home state) where the elevation is ****. im up in the hills of kentucky now. the point is, one of these convertors isnt any better than the other. they are both realy good. one is just 300 bucks less.
07-23-2004, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Bad Blu Formula
Whats all this about customer service? Do your TCI converters always crap out on you guys?
After being taken apart, TCI found the fins were bent all to hell. Yank just may build a good converter, one for every two they turn out. Last edited by SnakeKiller; 07-23-2004 at 09:48 PM.
07-24-2004, 04:18 AM
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I'm not trying to be an ***, I was just wondering why people were mentioning customer service like as if it determines a good converter, thats all. Sorry if I made any of you mad.
(going wed with ET streets 
) but on the street it HAULS *** and for the price it just cannot be beat. IF they were the same or nearly same price i'd get the SS3800 but for that big of a price dif I'd get the TCI hands down.............but then again I already made your exact same decision (though Vig3200 was involved) and I am happy that I did.
07-24-2004, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Bad Blu Formula
I'm not trying to be an ***, I was just wondering why people were mentioning customer service like as if it determines a good converter, thats all. Sorry if I made any of you mad.
07-24-2004, 04:23 PM
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Man this is a tough decision. I keep going back and forth. If I were to get the TCI I'm worried that I might keep wondering if I should of got the yank. I mean it's a 9.5 inch converter, 21 blade strator, more efficient, and its general more streetable but may produce slightly better numbers at the track. I want to pick the right one the first time.
It seems if money was not a factor people would have probably opted for the Yank converter.
On a side note GM high tech performance has a bolt on ls1 running 12.3's with the ssf3500. But would it of been better with the Yank?
It seems if money was not a factor people would have probably opted for the Yank converter.
On a side note GM high tech performance has a bolt on ls1 running 12.3's with the ssf3500. But would it of been better with the Yank?