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They have been telling me Yank SS3800 but it is so damned expensive. The TCI is cheaper but I have heard from so many people "dont get a TCI, get a yank!"
I think they are ok on your tranny as long as you have a cooler and deep oil pan
I think they are ok on your tranny as long as you have a cooler and deep oil pan
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Joined: May 2002
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From: CT,
Dude do a search before you buy anything, I have had tci in both my f bodies with no problems, TCI has great customer service just ask around, as for yank they seem to make to many excuse about something failing in there converters, its always the tranny that seems to cause there converters to break, from what I read.. TCI hands down for the money is the way to go , get yourself a TCI 3500 and you will be more than happy, Thats just my opinion ..............
Teching In
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Pembroke Pines,FL
I wouldn't get anything less than 3200. I started with the YANK 3200stl, Good converter for the street. I switch to the VIG3200 alittle looser but I like it.. I wouldn't be afraid of the TCI3500, It been proven to be a good choice. For you trans just get a good cooler & your done. My trans has 67000miles (knock on wood) still working fine.
On The Tree
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let me just give you another point of view. I wanted better acceleration off the line and wanted 3.42 gears. I read on here that a Torque converter would give me a better bang for the buck and make me forget all about gears. I had the converter put on in June and I never got used to it. My car is a daily driver and I never race the car. The converter was a 3400 stall Midwest. It made the daily driveability of the car almost unbearable, I hate the converter. If you plan on racing the car then a converter is probably the way to go. If you are pretty much a daily driver, I would suggest driving a friend's car with a high stall converter before deciding. I wish I did.
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From: Wichita KS / Rancho San Diego
Originally Posted by bucklwi1
let me just give you another point of view. I wanted better acceleration off the line and wanted 3.42 gears. I read on here that a Torque converter would give me a better bang for the buck and make me forget all about gears. I had the converter put on in June and I never got used to it. My car is a daily driver and I never race the car. The converter was a 3400 stall Midwest. It made the daily driveability of the car almost unbearable, I hate the converter. If you plan on racing the car then a converter is probably the way to go. If you are pretty much a daily driver, I would suggest driving a friend's car with a high stall converter before deciding. I wish I did.
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