Converter Help
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Staging Lane
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: northern new jersey
Converter Help I have a 99 SS with a DR's, catback,MAF,and a lid. I want to get a converter but I am so confused on which one to get. I was thinking the yank 3500. Also how much could I expect to pay to have it installed?
Thanks in advance, Kyle
Thanks in advance, Kyle
Re: Converter Help Kyle,
Which 3500 are you referring to, the super thruster 3500 or super yank 3500? They are two COMPLETELY different converters, so that's why I ask. The ST3500 hits hard off of the line and doesn't have the efficiency of the SY3500. The SY3500 has a much lower stall torque ratio than the ST3500, so it will be a lot easier on the launch. If you're looking to do primarily street racing, then the SY3500 is for you. I had one in my '98 T/A for a while, and I had a BLAST from light to light, as well as on highway runs with six-speeds. This converter is VERY efficient!
Just to be sure that you've covered all of your bases, I would also recommend doing some research on the Vigilante 3200. I'm running it, and I LOVE it. It's the best street/strip torque converter that Precision Industries makes for the LS1. It's VERY similar to the ST3500. It will hit the tires pretty hard off of the line. I've seen ET reductions from the Vig 3200 and ST3500 in the range of .5-.8, depending on track conditions, tractions, etc. They both perform very well. Do a search in the drivetrain forum for these different converters, and you will find a TON of information to read up on. I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have about the Vig 3200.
Which 3500 are you referring to, the super thruster 3500 or super yank 3500? They are two COMPLETELY different converters, so that's why I ask. The ST3500 hits hard off of the line and doesn't have the efficiency of the SY3500. The SY3500 has a much lower stall torque ratio than the ST3500, so it will be a lot easier on the launch. If you're looking to do primarily street racing, then the SY3500 is for you. I had one in my '98 T/A for a while, and I had a BLAST from light to light, as well as on highway runs with six-speeds. This converter is VERY efficient!
Just to be sure that you've covered all of your bases, I would also recommend doing some research on the Vigilante 3200. I'm running it, and I LOVE it. It's the best street/strip torque converter that Precision Industries makes for the LS1. It's VERY similar to the ST3500. It will hit the tires pretty hard off of the line. I've seen ET reductions from the Vig 3200 and ST3500 in the range of .5-.8, depending on track conditions, tractions, etc. They both perform very well. Do a search in the drivetrain forum for these different converters, and you will find a TON of information to read up on. I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have about the Vig 3200.
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Re: Converter Help [quote]Originally posted by Trevor D:
<strong>Kyle,
Which 3500 are you referring to, the super thruster 3500 or super yank 3500? They are two COMPLETELY different converters, so that's why I ask. The ST3500 hits hard off of the line and doesn't have the efficiency of the SY3500. The SY3500 has a much lower stall torque ratio than the ST3500, so it will be a lot easier on the launch. If you're looking to do primarily street racing, then the SY3500 is for you. I had one in my '98 T/A for a while, and I had a BLAST from light to light, as well as on highway runs with six-speeds. This converter is VERY efficient!
Just to be sure that you've covered all of your bases, I would also recommend doing some research on the Vigilante 3200. I'm running it, and I LOVE it. It's the best street/strip torque converter that Precision Industries makes for the LS1. It's VERY similar to the ST3500. It will hit the tires pretty hard off of the line. I've seen ET reductions from the Vig 3200 and ST3500 in the range of .5-.8, depending on track conditions, tractions, etc. They both perform very well. Do a search in the drivetrain forum for these different converters, and you will find a TON of information to read up on. I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have about the Vig 3200.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I'll second everything that Trevor said. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> My wife has a Vig 3200 in her TA and she was consistently in the low 1.6s on Nittos DRs. Both are awesome converters...
<strong>Kyle,
Which 3500 are you referring to, the super thruster 3500 or super yank 3500? They are two COMPLETELY different converters, so that's why I ask. The ST3500 hits hard off of the line and doesn't have the efficiency of the SY3500. The SY3500 has a much lower stall torque ratio than the ST3500, so it will be a lot easier on the launch. If you're looking to do primarily street racing, then the SY3500 is for you. I had one in my '98 T/A for a while, and I had a BLAST from light to light, as well as on highway runs with six-speeds. This converter is VERY efficient!
Just to be sure that you've covered all of your bases, I would also recommend doing some research on the Vigilante 3200. I'm running it, and I LOVE it. It's the best street/strip torque converter that Precision Industries makes for the LS1. It's VERY similar to the ST3500. It will hit the tires pretty hard off of the line. I've seen ET reductions from the Vig 3200 and ST3500 in the range of .5-.8, depending on track conditions, tractions, etc. They both perform very well. Do a search in the drivetrain forum for these different converters, and you will find a TON of information to read up on. I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have about the Vig 3200.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I'll second everything that Trevor said. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> My wife has a Vig 3200 in her TA and she was consistently in the low 1.6s on Nittos DRs. Both are awesome converters...
Staging Lane
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Amarillo, TX
Re: Converter Help Look and Look in the classifieds until you find a used Yank or PI for $500. ****** it up - shipping runs around $50. Install in shopsaround here is $100. If someone is charging more, then I think that is a ripoff. It takes 1.5 hours to do the job. I've gotten to where I can pull one 30 minutes. It sucks to be good at something like that - that's like being able to change the spark plugs with the stock manifold on in 25 minutes.
I have owned a lot of TC's and you cannot go wrong with a Yank or PI. No matter how much you research this everyon'es taste is different. Get one and run it for 4 moths and then decide on how you would like it better. You will be able to resale the TC for probably the same price you paid for it. It's been 2 years since I bought a new TC and I'm just waiting for someone to get rid of a TP4400 for $500. Anyone - Bueller - ...
If you must buy new then IMO:
street,street,street - SY4000
street,street,track - PI3200
street,track,track - ST3500, PI3600
track,track,track - TP4400 on up
IMO,
Eric
I have owned a lot of TC's and you cannot go wrong with a Yank or PI. No matter how much you research this everyon'es taste is different. Get one and run it for 4 moths and then decide on how you would like it better. You will be able to resale the TC for probably the same price you paid for it. It's been 2 years since I bought a new TC and I'm just waiting for someone to get rid of a TP4400 for $500. Anyone - Bueller - ...
If you must buy new then IMO:
street,street,street - SY4000
street,street,track - PI3200
street,track,track - ST3500, PI3600
track,track,track - TP4400 on up
IMO,
Eric
