buying a used VIG?
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buying a used VIG? how can i tell the stall speed from looking at a Vig converter. I am fixing to buy a stall and have access to a used "3,600 VIG" i just want to make sure that is what i am buying. also do you guys think that a 3,600 vig is to much for a daily driven car with only headers/ duals, lid/ filter, ported TB?
any advice on buying a used converter? this one has under 1,000miles on it for 500$ the paint is still fresh looking(purple), i read some were that they change color when they are burned up, true?
any advice on buying a used converter? this one has under 1,000miles on it for 500$ the paint is still fresh looking(purple), i read some were that they change color when they are burned up, true?
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Yenko, the "right" TC is a hard question, particularly installing it on a daily driver. Some folks will say a 4000 stall isn't big enough!! 
IMHO, 2800 - 3600 stalls are about right for daily drivers. When you start getting to 3800 and above, your talking about street warrior / racing applications.
Just a thought: why not call Precision Industries (who makes Vigilante) or Yank and talk to their tech support gurus? I've talked to both and they are MORE than willing to discuss your application requirements and WILL NOT try to sell you anything.
Hope this helps!
IMHO, 2800 - 3600 stalls are about right for daily drivers. When you start getting to 3800 and above, your talking about street warrior / racing applications.
Just a thought: why not call Precision Industries (who makes Vigilante) or Yank and talk to their tech support gurus? I've talked to both and they are MORE than willing to discuss your application requirements and WILL NOT try to sell you anything.
Hope this helps!
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Originally Posted by CrimeSScene
get the 5 digit number that is stamped onto the front of the converter and call Precision Industries to find out what the stall, sell date, restall info, etc......
Armyvette, I have decided to go with a 3,200Vig. I found one new in the box shipped for 600$.
i decided to buy a new converter because I have blown up the transmission
in every car i have ever owned,( 1x in my '70 C-10 pickup, 4x in the regal) and i would prefer to not do it again in the camaro. so im taking every precaution this time. Staging Lane
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Vigilante is a very good TC brand!
BTW, just noticed your sig. I was born in San Angelo (a long time ago
)and use to fly aircraft into Mathis Field when I was stationed at Fortress Hood.
Nice place, San Angelo!!
BTW, just noticed your sig. I was born in San Angelo (a long time ago
)and use to fly aircraft into Mathis Field when I was stationed at Fortress Hood.Nice place, San Angelo!!
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Originally Posted by JayLS1-327
I bought my Vig used and sent it back for a rebuild. Precision customer services was very good, got the vert back in about a weeks time.
the deal on my Vig went through today. It should ship today and be here early next week.
ArmyVette-
yea San Angelo is nice, Quiet town. being only 21 theres not much to do here,but it a pretty good place to live.
