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Old May 27, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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Default Vigilante or Fuddle?

I'm trying to decide which brand to go with. The warranty for Fuddle is great, but who makes a better converter? Let me know becuase it's beccoming difficult to choose.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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Call them both ask your questions, and I'm sure you will make the right decision.
I was impressed with John at Fuddle, and went with his recommendation.
I am very happy with my choice
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Old May 27, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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As Fuddle outsources their converter production, I would say that anyone would be better than Fuddle. You are entrusting someone else to tell someone else how to build the converter.

As for warranty: It sounds great but they are only words from a one manned 'company.'
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Old May 27, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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asprin or bufferin
All sorts of products and product makers. and millions of opinions, . I like how my car responds now. but thats me.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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As Fuddle outsources their converter production, I would say that anyone would be better than Fuddle. You are entrusting someone else to tell someone else how to build the converter.

As for warranty: It sounds great but they are only words from a one manned 'company.'
WRONG!!!!....John built the converter that I asked for the first time. he hit it dead on the money. to make a long story short, what I though I needed didn't work very well. I sent the converter back to be restalled, expecting it to be at my expense since John had built EXACTLY what I asked for. he restalled it at no expense to me just to make me a happy customer. it is now letter perfect. that IS customer service. and CUSTOMER SERVICE is what sets fuddle apart from all of the rest.

Eddie, you can't go wrong with fuddle.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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Go Vigilante! You get what you pay for. The best Converter and best warranty.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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vig converter
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Old May 27, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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Go Vigilante! You get what you pay for. The best Converter and best warranty.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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Really? Where is his shop? Pictures? As I understand he doesnt have a shop.
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Old May 28, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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I'd say Vig as well..
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Old May 28, 2006 | 01:14 AM
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cant go wrong with a vig
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Old May 28, 2006 | 02:15 AM
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Vig converters are nice. I've been in several cars with them and I have a vig in mine that i'm having restalled tighter due to my power level. Even though mine will flash high under boost it becomes almost 1:1 after that as shown by my logs. Almost 0 converter slip.
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Old May 28, 2006 | 07:20 AM
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My vig has served me flawlessly for 4 years.
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Old May 28, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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very unsatisfied with Fuddle here worked ok n/a but on spray it sucked......but I tried a Fuddle after running yank for 4 yrs. so the Yank is back in mine jmo....even emailed John about the problem and all I got was maybe it was my driving or the lack there of..........funny I'm 50yrs old and have had many cars........and the yank always worked fine!!!
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Old May 28, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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I have been very happy with my Vig. In the car for 2+ years with no issues. Bought it used and had Vig rebuild it too.
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Old May 28, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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i am happy with my fuddle. my experience with their customer service is excellent.
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Old May 28, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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get a yank or vig definitely still the two best converters for the 4l60e and ls1
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Old May 28, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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I went with Fuddle for the price. One I get the cam and heads done I may be rethinking it-but for now its good!
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Old May 29, 2006 | 01:07 AM
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i really like my fuddle. for being a "one man company" he has excellent customer service
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Old May 29, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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You are comparing a Cadillac to a Cavalier....Vig is the highest quality converter on the market.
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