Vig 3200 in for about 3 weeks. My thoughts
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Vig 3200 in for about 3 weeks. My thoughts First of all I have a 98 Z28 and until a few weeks ago I was running the stock converter from the time I bought it. My dad and I installed the converter ourselves thanks to the instructions from MuscleCar Technologies. The only thing we did differently was we left the exhaust completely intact during the install. No SES lights or problems at all. After 3 weeks of driving with the Vig 3200 I can honestly say I can only tell a very slight difference from stock at normal driving. It just feels so much better now and is a lot more fun to drive. At normal driving you can't tell it's there but when I punch it, damn it pulls like never before! I can't wait to hit the track. I was torn between a Yank and this converter for the longest time. I went with this one because I got a great deal on it used(Thanks Marty). I can't compare it to a Yank but if you are worried about everyday driving, I wouldn't be. If you have an A4, a TC truely should be your first mod. Learn from my mistake. Sorry for the length but I just had to spread the joy.
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Re: Vig 3200 in for about 3 weeks. My thoughts Better get some sticky tires. <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[Burnout]" />
You are gonna need them. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Jim
You are gonna need them. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Jim
Re: Vig 3200 in for about 3 weeks. My thoughts I'm glad to hear that you're also enjoying the Vig 3200! I agree w/ the sticky tires part. 1.6 60' times in a full-weight car w/ 3.23's is a piece of cake w/ this converter. I cut a few 1.68's with a raceweight of 3,625# and 3.23's on ET Streets.
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Re: Vig 3200 in for about 3 weeks. My thoughts <img src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" border="0">
TC is an awesome mod for an A4. Makes you wonder why they don't come from GM with at least a 2600 stall.
TC is an awesome mod for an A4. Makes you wonder why they don't come from GM with at least a 2600 stall.
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Re: Vig 3200 in for about 3 weeks. My thoughts I hear nothing but good things about the Vig 3200.Ive got one sitting in the garage right now waiting to be installed.
Did your converters guts clunk around inside when you picked it up?
Chris
Did your converters guts clunk around inside when you picked it up?
Chris
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Re: Vig 3200 in for about 3 weeks. My thoughts Amarillo,When I ordered this converter they accidentally sent me a 2800.When I took the 2800 out of the box it did the same thing. <img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0">
Chris
Chris
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Re: Vig 3200 in for about 3 weeks. My thoughts Yea I got a pair of Nitto Drag Radials sitting in my room but I'm going to run my F1's to the ground. I really haven't gotten on it since I don't have the right tires on. Now all I need is a tranny cooler then a transgo shift kit. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Re: Vig 3200 in for about 3 weeks. My thoughts [quote]Originally posted by Stab & Steer SS:
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Did your converters guts clunk around inside when you picked it up?
Chris</strong><hr></blockquote>
It won't clunck as soon as fluid goes in it.
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Did your converters guts clunk around inside when you picked it up?
Chris</strong><hr></blockquote>
It won't clunck as soon as fluid goes in it.
Re: Vig 3200 in for about 3 weeks. My thoughts [quote]Originally posted by 98SilverZ:
<strong>No SES lights or problems at all. .</strong><hr></blockquote>
You had better luck than me. I had tranny fluid problems, which had me hitting the rev limiter a lot at the track, and I got an SES light <img src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" border="0"> sitting in line at the track gate waiting to get in, which found to be misfires. Ended up drilling the TB plate hole out a little more. And just the other day while letting the car warm up a little before pulling out of my mom's drive way it came on again, <img src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0"> so we just drilled it out a little more. I also have some new plugs and wires I am going to put in too, so hopefully everything will be better by the time the track is open again for instant green. But what you said about the driving part is true, for me I couldn't really tell much of a difference at all. Hoping to get some better times out at the track than last time.
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<strong>No SES lights or problems at all. .</strong><hr></blockquote>
You had better luck than me. I had tranny fluid problems, which had me hitting the rev limiter a lot at the track, and I got an SES light <img src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" border="0"> sitting in line at the track gate waiting to get in, which found to be misfires. Ended up drilling the TB plate hole out a little more. And just the other day while letting the car warm up a little before pulling out of my mom's drive way it came on again, <img src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0"> so we just drilled it out a little more. I also have some new plugs and wires I am going to put in too, so hopefully everything will be better by the time the track is open again for instant green. But what you said about the driving part is true, for me I couldn't really tell much of a difference at all. Hoping to get some better times out at the track than last time.
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Re: Vig 3200 in for about 3 weeks. My thoughts Is the Vig 2800 just as good for people not looking for that much stall? I know DR would be better but let's say I still have thte GSC's on and I feel like picking on a mustang.
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Re: Vig 3200 in for about 3 weeks. My thoughts Is the Vig 2800 just as good for people not looking for that much stall? I know DR would be better but let's say I still have thte GSC's on and I feel like picking on a mustang.
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Re: Vig 3200 in for about 3 weeks. My thoughts A TC is something I've been thinking about too. My only worries are the wear on the tranny. I'll be doing a mild cam soon, maybe heads later (way later actually) and I was thinking about doing the TC after the cam so I can get one that likes the cam. What are the effects on the transmission? I NEED mine to last considering i really don't have the dough after all this to be buying trannys every 6 months. I know a cooler is a good idea? What else can safe guard my trans with? Oh yeah, what are some suggestions for a TC for a very daily driven car, with a 216/222 .537/537 114 LSA cam?
-ryan
-ryan
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From: Amarillo, TX
Re: Vig 3200 in for about 3 weeks. My thoughts When you said guts I was thinking more along the lines of a lot of parts.
A 2800 can roast street tires but is manageable. Drag radials would be optimal to maximize your converter's strengths.
Eric
A 2800 can roast street tires but is manageable. Drag radials would be optimal to maximize your converter's strengths.
Eric
