Vig 3200 or TCI SSF 3500?

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Feb 2, 2005 | 12:12 AM

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TCI makes a damn good converter and you can't beat the prices...

Feb 2, 2005 | 11:19 AM

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i love my SSF 3500

Feb 2, 2005 | 09:07 PM

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Trevor, U have mail...

Feb 3, 2005 | 12:35 AM

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How many of you guys have the TCI for your daily driver?

Feb 3, 2005 | 01:21 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Trevor @ Texas Speed & Perf.

I have run both converters (13 total converters in LS1's!), and I personally prefer the TCI 3500. It hit slightly harder for me, and it had better efficiency in the mid-range (i.e.4600-5200 RPM). It was also more efficient on the dyno for me to the tune of 4 RWHP.

Feel free to give me a call or e-mail me at trevor@texas-speed.com if you have any questions or concerns. I have tried virtually every brand of converter ranging in stall speed from 2800 to 5200, so I can help you choose the right one for your needs and wants.

Trevor
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Sent you a pm.

Feb 3, 2005 | 07:34 AM

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How many of you guys have the TCI for your daily driver?

I do......I put it in about 2 weeks ago.....huge difference in performance of the car......mine is very noticable in everyday driving but my car is heavy (3700 w/me in it).....I really like it though.....I'm heading to the track this weekend to see what kind of gains it'll make.....knowing my luck it'll prolly be slower(traction).....i need DR's bad now.....

Feb 3, 2005 | 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty-Z

How many of you guys have the TCI for your daily driver?

I do. Most people it will probably be their daily driver. If it's not your daily car 3500 is tiny.

Feb 5, 2005 | 09:47 PM

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Any lockup issues with the SSF 3500 and 2.73s?

I am looking at this converter for my vette with 2.73s. (weight without driver is about 3250 pounds)

I'll be doing tuning and cooler at the same time

Feb 6, 2005 | 11:22 PM

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I'm quite happy with my Vig 3200 when it comes to the track

. Its not to bad on the street, but if I'm going under 40 it seems to drive more like stock (tight) when I have it in regular D (Or 3rd for firebirds).

Feb 7, 2005 | 05:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MadIceV8

I'm quite happy with my Vig 3200 when it comes to the track

. Its not to bad on the street, but if I'm going under 40 it seems to drive more like stock (tight) when I have it in regular D (Or 3rd for firebirds).

So it feels tighter if you leave it in D rather than OD when under 40? Do you have 3.23s or 2.73s?

Feb 7, 2005 | 05:40 PM

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I have the Vig 3200 and I love it!!!

Feb 7, 2005 | 05:42 PM

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Went to the track saturday.....knocked a solid .5 sec off and picked up 4 mph....I'd say it was money well spent.....

Feb 7, 2005 | 05:49 PM

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I have a VIG3200 & really like it, I keep telling my self I going to restall it or go bigger. But every time I drive my car I can't get my self to drop it out, it's just a great converter. I consistency pull 1.63-1.67 off idle launch's, it hit's hard but not hard enough to break **** (Not yet!). I have no experience with the TCI but alot of people have good results with them & Kevin is a good person to talk to. Im planning to some day up to a TCI4000-4400 or just reflash the VIG to 3600. I can tell you the VIG3200 is a great converter track or street.. got me into 11's.

Feb 7, 2005 | 06:10 PM

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My Vig3200 has helped me pull a 1.69 60ft on the stock suspension and a ton of low 1.7's. This was all done on 17 inch Nitto DR's. I think it's a great all around converter and wouldn't hesitate doing it over again. Just wish the efficiency was a trifle better. According to my dyno sheet, mine flashes at 3800 rpm with mods in sig.