Questions on Vig3200...
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Launching!
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From: Coppell, TX
Questions on Vig3200... First, how much of a difference will it be to switch from my Vig 2600 to this one? I will be buying a new converter when I do my HP Tranny rebuild. I'm tired of going back and forth between Yanks and 1 or 2 tenths difference. What is the STR of the Vig3200? How is it around town compared to my current converter and compared to the SY3500 and ST3500 Yanks? Where should I order this from if I decide to go with it? How is this converter from a roll? Basically I would like any and all information about this converter. Thanks!
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Re: Questions on Vig3200... It compares to a Yank ST3500. You should 60' in the 1.6x range. Midrange from a roll will be improved compared to your 2600.
I'd still buy a Yank <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> but this will help you a lot too.
I'd still buy a Yank <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> but this will help you a lot too.
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Re: Questions on Vig3200... I'll let you know tonight or tomorrow.
I have an ST3500 coming out of my car as I write this and a Vig3200 going in it's place. <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
I have an ST3500 coming out of my car as I write this and a Vig3200 going in it's place. <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Re: Questions on Vig3200... [quote]Originally posted by TR:
<strong>I'll let you know tonight or tomorrow.
I have an ST3500 coming out of my car as I write this and a Vig3200 going in it's place. <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Why? Just curious... Did you have an issue with the ST3500?
<strong>I'll let you know tonight or tomorrow.
I have an ST3500 coming out of my car as I write this and a Vig3200 going in it's place. <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Why? Just curious... Did you have an issue with the ST3500?
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Re: Questions on Vig3200... Yeah, I had a few issues that don't think a ~$700 converter should have.
SES lights, vibration, having do drive on surface streets in 3rd gear all the time... I had enough and decided it was time to get it out of the car and give another converter a try.
SES lights, vibration, having do drive on surface streets in 3rd gear all the time... I had enough and decided it was time to get it out of the car and give another converter a try.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Re: Questions on Vig3200... [quote]Originally posted by TR:
<strong>Yeah, I had a few issues that don't think a ~$700 converter should have.
SES lights, vibration, having do drive on surface streets in 3rd gear all the time... I had enough and decided it was time to get it out of the car and give another converter a try.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Is your car an ’01 or up?
<strong>Yeah, I had a few issues that don't think a ~$700 converter should have.
SES lights, vibration, having do drive on surface streets in 3rd gear all the time... I had enough and decided it was time to get it out of the car and give another converter a try.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Is your car an ’01 or up?
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Re: Questions on Vig3200... Not sure on the stall rateing 2.7 or so i think,but i could be wrong.
I have went 11.96@113.12 with bolt ons and the 3200 Vigilante and have cut numerous 1.60 60ft.,with the best being a 1.59 before the cam. I'm going to pull mine out around spring for a TP4400 to get the motor to 60ft. harder along with keeping my upshifts higher with the cam.
The 3200 Vigilante ROCKS! It's tame on the streets and hits hard at the track,better have some ET Street or BFG DR's for this converter or you will spin your *** off.
I'm shooting for 11.59@116-117 with this converter this year. Just need to set up my suspension better and get the tires to stick hard.
I have went 11.96@113.12 with bolt ons and the 3200 Vigilante and have cut numerous 1.60 60ft.,with the best being a 1.59 before the cam. I'm going to pull mine out around spring for a TP4400 to get the motor to 60ft. harder along with keeping my upshifts higher with the cam.
The 3200 Vigilante ROCKS! It's tame on the streets and hits hard at the track,better have some ET Street or BFG DR's for this converter or you will spin your *** off.
I'm shooting for 11.59@116-117 with this converter this year. Just need to set up my suspension better and get the tires to stick hard.
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Re: Questions on Vig3200... Vig3200 here...
Best damn mod!
Here's what the vig will do against a stock TC TA
http://home.attbi.com/~ls1/doodvsskie1.mpg
Before the converter myself and this guy traded wins
all season
But it was all over when the Vig 3200 went in <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Good luck!
Best damn mod!
Here's what the vig will do against a stock TC TA
http://home.attbi.com/~ls1/doodvsskie1.mpg
Before the converter myself and this guy traded wins
all season
But it was all over when the Vig 3200 went in <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Good luck!
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From: Chicago/Evanston, IL
Re: Questions on Vig3200... Most of the guys that posted the best times that I talked with said they used Vig3200 converter. So I'm guessing that they are pretty good. My lady is getting me a Vig3200, her friend had it in a 2000 Z28 and he sold the car about a month ago and is giving her a good deal. So I'm all smiles about that! <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" /> <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> <img src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" border="0" alt="[hail]" />
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From: Wheeling
Re: Questions on Vig3200... The vig 3200 is nice it flashes all the way up to 3800. I was able to cut 1.57 on nittos it is a great conveter but i am going on to bigger things. Around town it is nice. Maybe big but good for performance.
Re: Questions on Vig3200... When I got the Vig 3200 my plans were not to enter the bolt on race, it just worked out that way (thanks Hibberd). I cut 1.5's all day long, and a bad day at the track for me is when I cant cut better than a 1.55. I average 1.52-1.53, with a best of 1.50. This converter is good enough to pull BOTH wheels on a bolt on car, I'm pleased. I dont know if I've been lucky with it or what. I almost went with a Yank 4400, but changed my mind, and glad I did, in light of the guys who have had problems with spraying with the 4000 & up converters. I think this converter will work perfectly for future plans & is great on the street.
On thing that I have learned, (practiced & tested over & over) is that this converter works best when you launch from 1000-1100 RPM's. It's not like the Yanks, if you rev it up higher than that, you will just roast the tires & it doesnt matter if you have ET streets or slicks. So experiment if you want, but I believe that you will learn that 1100 will give you the best 60's & et's. Do yourself a favor, go straight to the ET streets or Drag slicks. I feel that the BFG & Nittos were a waste of my time for a track tire, but good for the street (rain).
When I installed it, I also got the shift kit put in, & had problems until I sent my computer in to Ed & deleted TM. My guess is that the shift lit threw things out of wack.
Bottom line, you will be happy with the converter. Good luck.
On thing that I have learned, (practiced & tested over & over) is that this converter works best when you launch from 1000-1100 RPM's. It's not like the Yanks, if you rev it up higher than that, you will just roast the tires & it doesnt matter if you have ET streets or slicks. So experiment if you want, but I believe that you will learn that 1100 will give you the best 60's & et's. Do yourself a favor, go straight to the ET streets or Drag slicks. I feel that the BFG & Nittos were a waste of my time for a track tire, but good for the street (rain).
When I installed it, I also got the shift kit put in, & had problems until I sent my computer in to Ed & deleted TM. My guess is that the shift lit threw things out of wack.
Bottom line, you will be happy with the converter. Good luck.
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Re: Questions on Vig3200... I hope so! Definately getting sick of the 2600 Vig. Anyway, the 3200 is on its way and I will post results. Course, I am also getting the transmission rebuilt at the same time. I'm doing a high performance rebuild from a highly recommended shop. I'll post about my results, and thanks for all the info!