Best converter for my setup?
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Best converter for my setup? Hello all,
my car is most definitely a DAILY DRIVER, so I would like a converter that is not too severe for my daily commute downtown and back.
My mods are in sig (LS6 Intake and underdrive pulley yet to be installed). I intend to get a cam eventually, but I probably will stick with the stock heads.
...I was considering the SLP 3300 coverter (built by Yank), but am open to any and all suggestions. <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
Thanks in advance <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
-Bradster <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[Burnout]" />
my car is most definitely a DAILY DRIVER, so I would like a converter that is not too severe for my daily commute downtown and back.
My mods are in sig (LS6 Intake and underdrive pulley yet to be installed). I intend to get a cam eventually, but I probably will stick with the stock heads.
...I was considering the SLP 3300 coverter (built by Yank), but am open to any and all suggestions. <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
Thanks in advance <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
-Bradster <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[Burnout]" />
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Re: Best converter for my setup? ...I was considering the SLP 3300 coverter (built
by Yank), but am open to any and all suggestions
You have a 3.73, right?
I have a 2.73 & an ST3500.
How fast do you wanna go, seriously?
You got the gearing for a serious converter. Talk to some of the resident gurus, you can do better, converter wise. IMO only, if I had 3.73 I would go for no less than 3000 stall and 1.86 STR.
by Yank), but am open to any and all suggestions
You have a 3.73, right?
I have a 2.73 & an ST3500.
How fast do you wanna go, seriously?
You got the gearing for a serious converter. Talk to some of the resident gurus, you can do better, converter wise. IMO only, if I had 3.73 I would go for no less than 3000 stall and 1.86 STR.
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Re: Best converter for my setup? How fast do I want to go? Welp, I suppose as fast as possible while still maintaining driveability around town (again, my car is a Daily Driver).
Has anyone out there installed the SLP (Yank) converter yet? Any / all opinions welcomed!
-B <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
Has anyone out there installed the SLP (Yank) converter yet? Any / all opinions welcomed!
-B <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
Re: Best converter for my setup? My vote is for the Vig2800. Driving around the city it is almost like stock and on the highway it run greats with no lockup problems at all. The only thing I did not like was the soft mushy shifts after the converter install. I fixed that with a TransGo shift kit… no more shift problems now. At the track the vig2800 performs very well for being a "small" converter. Most of my 60' times are in mid to upper 1.6s range. I would definitely recommend this converter to anybody who wants an almost stock feeling converter and much improved performance.
John
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Re: Best converter for my setup? [quote]Originally posted by JNorris:
<strong>My vote is for the Vig2800. Driving around the city it is almost like stock and on the highway it run greats with no lockup problems at all. The only thing I did not like was the soft mushy shifts after the converter install. I fixed that with a TransGo shift kit… no more shift problems now. At the track the vig2800 performs very well for being a "small" converter. Most of my 60' times are in mid to upper 1.6s range. I would definitely recommend this converter to anybody who wants an almost stock feeling converter and much improved performance.
Great information! I could not agree more! Our ET/MPH are almost identical. Of course you have headers, I did not. But I had a cam, you did not.
Now, with the Yank 4200 and Macs, I hope to knock a few tenths off....
John</strong><hr></blockquote>
<strong>My vote is for the Vig2800. Driving around the city it is almost like stock and on the highway it run greats with no lockup problems at all. The only thing I did not like was the soft mushy shifts after the converter install. I fixed that with a TransGo shift kit… no more shift problems now. At the track the vig2800 performs very well for being a "small" converter. Most of my 60' times are in mid to upper 1.6s range. I would definitely recommend this converter to anybody who wants an almost stock feeling converter and much improved performance.
Great information! I could not agree more! Our ET/MPH are almost identical. Of course you have headers, I did not. But I had a cam, you did not.
Now, with the Yank 4200 and Macs, I hope to knock a few tenths off....
John</strong><hr></blockquote>
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Re: Best converter for my setup? Thanks for the replys guys! <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
I'll do some searches on the ST3500, SLP/yank 3300, and the vig 2800..
peace out,
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I'll do some searches on the ST3500, SLP/yank 3300, and the vig 2800..
peace out,
-Bradster <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[Burnout]" />
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Re: Best converter for my setup? Hey Raven99. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> I see you're from Chicago. If you want to see what a Vig 2800 is capable of when the weather gets better let me know. Its a great choice for the person wanting a good converter on the street even with a 273 in back.
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Re: Best converter for my setup? I'll take you up on that this spring 99 BlueZ28! <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Talk to ya,
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Talk to ya,
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Re: Best converter for my setup? Bradster - you might also want to check out the vig 3200. I am getting ready to upgrade from a PT2400 and several folks on this list and others have suggested either the 2800 or the 3200 for both performance and reliability. Just my .02 cents
gary
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