Converter Question (avoiding disaster)
Converter Question (avoiding disaster) thinking about a yank 3200 with a 2.25str however with all the horror stories I've heard I'm wondering if its the right thing to do. like do you really have to drive around in D instead of OD to avoid the 2-3 soleniod problem.....just wondering what peoples exepeirences have been
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Re: Converter Question (avoiding disaster) [quote]Originally posted by SOMSS670:
<strong>thinking about a yank 3200 with a 2.25str however with all the horror stories I've heard I'm wondering if its the right thing to do. like do you really have to drive around in D instead of OD to avoid the 2-3 soleniod problem.....just wondering what peoples exepeirences have been
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I hope some people answer. I drove an Yank ST3500 the other day, and it threw a code almost immediately. I've heard that people don't have trouble with the Vig 3200. I'd like to hear more about that one.
<strong>thinking about a yank 3200 with a 2.25str however with all the horror stories I've heard I'm wondering if its the right thing to do. like do you really have to drive around in D instead of OD to avoid the 2-3 soleniod problem.....just wondering what peoples exepeirences have been
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I hope some people answer. I drove an Yank ST3500 the other day, and it threw a code almost immediately. I've heard that people don't have trouble with the Vig 3200. I'd like to hear more about that one.
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Re: Converter Question (avoiding disaster) [quote]Originally posted by Dave Jones:
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I hope some people answer. I drove an Yank ST3500 the other day, and it threw a code almost immediately. I've heard that people don't have trouble with the Vig 3200. I'd like to hear more about that one.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Talk to the member "TR" on this board. He can answer the specifics of your question. If you do a search you will find a link in his sig that my be helpful.
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I hope some people answer. I drove an Yank ST3500 the other day, and it threw a code almost immediately. I've heard that people don't have trouble with the Vig 3200. I'd like to hear more about that one.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Talk to the member "TR" on this board. He can answer the specifics of your question. If you do a search you will find a link in his sig that my be helpful.
Re: Converter Question (avoiding disaster) Y3200 is a different design and larger diameter converter than the ST3500. It has fewer reported issues.
BTW, the Y3200 has 1.86 STR. Are you considering the Stealth thruster 3200 or a SuperThruster 3200?
BTW, the Y3200 has 1.86 STR. Are you considering the Stealth thruster 3200 or a SuperThruster 3200?
Launching!
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Re: Converter Question (avoiding disaster) I've been driving a Y3200 for 18 months. Great on the street. Good at the track, especially on street tires or with limited traction.
I have had some problems with codes (too much tranny slippage...forgot the code). It would ONLY happen when I was driving the car up a steep & long hill (e.g., going over mountains in Arkansas on the way to my track). Install of TransGo completely fixed this problem. Over the 18 mos have driven this car with 3:23's and 3:73's, and as everyone notes, the 3:73 setup is a little more driveable. And yes, the Y3200 is 1.86 STR.
I've just ordered a new Pro Thruster from Mike. Not unhappy with the Y3200, just looking to get a little more out of the car at the track.
I have had some problems with codes (too much tranny slippage...forgot the code). It would ONLY happen when I was driving the car up a steep & long hill (e.g., going over mountains in Arkansas on the way to my track). Install of TransGo completely fixed this problem. Over the 18 mos have driven this car with 3:23's and 3:73's, and as everyone notes, the 3:73 setup is a little more driveable. And yes, the Y3200 is 1.86 STR.
I've just ordered a new Pro Thruster from Mike. Not unhappy with the Y3200, just looking to get a little more out of the car at the track.
Teching In
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From: Kingwood, TX
Re: Converter Question (avoiding disaster) In my experience:
Stealth 2600 - little performance boost, no SES lights.
ST 3500 - real loose with 3.23's, great performance boost, lots of SES lights.
ST3000 - feels just as loose as ST3500, less performance increase, more SES lights.
Stealth 3200 - great for daily driver, good performance boost, NO SES LIGHTS. Drives like stock converter during daily driving.
Stealth 2600 - little performance boost, no SES lights.
ST 3500 - real loose with 3.23's, great performance boost, lots of SES lights.
ST3000 - feels just as loose as ST3500, less performance increase, more SES lights.
Stealth 3200 - great for daily driver, good performance boost, NO SES LIGHTS. Drives like stock converter during daily driving.
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Re: Converter Question (avoiding disaster) Its a hit and miss thing. Some people get it and some others dont. I throw codes like crazy on my Yank TP 4500. <img src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" border="0">
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Re: Converter Question (avoiding disaster) I'm perfectly happy with my Vig 3200, and there aren't any codes to worry about. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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Re: Converter Question (avoiding disaster) [quote]Originally posted by SOMSS670:
<strong>Actually the Stealth 3200 is the converter I am refering to that I'm considering for purchase</strong><hr></blockquote>
The stealth is a larger diameter converter than the ST3500 which reduces the chanes of problems. I'm not aware of anybody reporting that a stealth 3200 throws codes.
<strong>Actually the Stealth 3200 is the converter I am refering to that I'm considering for purchase</strong><hr></blockquote>
The stealth is a larger diameter converter than the ST3500 which reduces the chanes of problems. I'm not aware of anybody reporting that a stealth 3200 throws codes.
Launching!
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From: North Tonawanda - New York
Re: Converter Question (avoiding disaster) My 2001 SS will almost always through a code if left in OD during stop and go traffic. If driven downshifted to D when coming to stops and then upshifted into OD at higher speeds of say 45 or more, I never get a light or have problems.
Performance is just amazing ! Lockup is Excellent and I never have any bad vibrations or noises. I'm very happy with the converter other than the SES light issue if I keep it in OD during stop and go driving.
I've heard it is mainly 2001's that have the problem and it is usually only with the ST3500 model.
- Mitch
Performance is just amazing ! Lockup is Excellent and I never have any bad vibrations or noises. I'm very happy with the converter other than the SES light issue if I keep it in OD during stop and go driving.
I've heard it is mainly 2001's that have the problem and it is usually only with the ST3500 model.
- Mitch
Re: Converter Question (avoiding disaster) Vig 2800 and the only time I ever threw a code was when I dinked with the Idle screw, somehow it confuses the pcm.
I did blow my tranny a couple of days ago but I don't think the Vig had anything to do with it. <img src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" border="0" alt="[whiner]" />
I did blow my tranny a couple of days ago but I don't think the Vig had anything to do with it. <img src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" border="0" alt="[whiner]" />
