SY3500 and 3.42 gears
SY3500 and 3.42 gears hey guys! I figure this was the best place to post this question. My current setup is below in sig. and wanting a lil better edge...so I figure a set of Richmond 3.42 gears may help out some of the deadspots with the A4(not that the stall hasnt helped out alot). What you guys think? Im not wanting to go too big of a gear..thats why i figure the 3.42 would work. Comments are much appreciated!
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Sorry, a bit off topic here but.......
Where did you get an SY3500 from? I'm guessing you've had it for a while, or you bought it used.
If you got it new, did you go direct through Yank? That'd be great if they'd still make one upon request.
I had that 'verter in my WS6. I loved that model for street use. Didn't hit very hard at the track (best 60 foot was 1.69 w/ 3.23s and DRs) but on the street the soft initial hit with looooooong torque multiplacation and super efficent top end was great.
I'd consider getting another one eventually if they could still be had new. SY3500 + 3.23s is a great street only combo, but for the track with sticky tires I'd recommend something more aggressive than 3.23s or 3.42s if you're going to run a SY series. 3.73 would probably be better.
Where did you get an SY3500 from? I'm guessing you've had it for a while, or you bought it used.
If you got it new, did you go direct through Yank? That'd be great if they'd still make one upon request.
I had that 'verter in my WS6. I loved that model for street use. Didn't hit very hard at the track (best 60 foot was 1.69 w/ 3.23s and DRs) but on the street the soft initial hit with looooooong torque multiplacation and super efficent top end was great.
I'd consider getting another one eventually if they could still be had new. SY3500 + 3.23s is a great street only combo, but for the track with sticky tires I'd recommend something more aggressive than 3.23s or 3.42s if you're going to run a SY series. 3.73 would probably be better.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by AK's WS6
I believe Yank brought it back. I was going to get that converter but then they stopped making it and shortly after I bought my SS3800 I think they brought it back on the market.
well guys I got this verter from a guy on Ebay about 1.5 yrs ago. only had like 5000 miles on it. I think he went with a totally different tranny. Im pretty sure Yank stopped makin the SY series and havent brought it back.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by jlashley2001ss
well guys I got this verter from a guy on Ebay about 1.5 yrs ago. only had like 5000 miles on it. I think he went with a totally different tranny. Im pretty sure Yank stopped makin the SY series and havent brought it back.
But again, as for your question I'd say either get 3.73s or just keep what you have. 3.23 to 3.42 upgrade isn't going to be noticeable enough to justify the time or money to do the swap. The gains will be minimal at best.
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The SY converter has a very low STR to allow max traction on the street for the best hole shot with a street tire and also allowed the converter to be brake stalled to the stall speed of 3500 on the starting line for unreal reaction times on the tree
it was very eff. thru the RPM range also but the parts special built by GM and hard to get and with short supply and high demand high,
YANK came out with the SS model it combines the best of the SY, ST into one converter
But the SY is still a bad dog on the street with a 3.42 or 3.73 gear
it was very eff. thru the RPM range also but the parts special built by GM and hard to get and with short supply and high demand high,
YANK came out with the SS model it combines the best of the SY, ST into one converter
But the SY is still a bad dog on the street with a 3.42 or 3.73 gear
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by Yank
The SY converter has a very low STR to allow max traction on the street for the best hole shot with a street tire and also allowed the converter to be brake stalled to the stall speed of 3500 on the starting line for unreal reaction times on the tree
it was very eff. thru the RPM range also but the parts special built by GM and hard to get and with short supply and high demand high,
YANK came out with the SS model it combines the best of the SY, ST into one converter
But the SY is still a bad dog on the street with a 3.42 or 3.73 gear
it was very eff. thru the RPM range also but the parts special built by GM and hard to get and with short supply and high demand high,
YANK came out with the SS model it combines the best of the SY, ST into one converter
But the SY is still a bad dog on the street with a 3.42 or 3.73 gear
The SS series has too much STR for a Z-rated street tire, IMO.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by jlashley2001ss
YANK....would i benefit going from a 3.23 gears to 3.42?
Originally Posted by Yank's Website
The Super Yank 3500 is a breakthrough in street/strip converters. By using 21st Century materials and CNC manufacturing, the Super Yank provides a superior launch, without blowing the tires off the line. Our customers typically will pull 60' times on drag radials comparable to their competitor's cars on slicks. Although a SuperYank 3500 can easily roast the tires, you can launch nearly as hard on the street as you could at the strip. The SuperYank 3500 provides great midrange torque. The converter will increase torque out to 4500 rpm on an LS1. This eliminates the flat spots after upshifts and makes second gear a monster even at lower speeds. Because of its lower STR and strong midrange, the SuperYank 3500 teams with 3.73s to form a very hot street set-up. As an additional bonus, the Super Yank is the world leader in efficiency...that means your Super Yank will transform engine torque into rear wheel torque almost as efficiently as a manual transmission! All this in a converter that retains good drivability.
Originally Posted by jlashley2001ss
YANK....would i benefit going from a 3.23 gears to 3.42?
Less gear will allow for a better hook but will also make the converter work harder around town so for the best overall performance a 3.73 gear was listed
I have seen many cars that run 3.43 gear and go fast, it is every car is not the same type of thing
Originally Posted by RPM WS6
This is from YANK's website:
This is what sold me on the SY back in '00. It's all very true, and as you can see they recommend 3.73s for best results. However I was very happy running 3.23s as well, but I was limited to high 1.6 60-foot times. I bet a 3.73 gear would have put me into the low 1.6 range or maybe even a very high 1.5.
This is what sold me on the SY back in '00. It's all very true, and as you can see they recommend 3.73s for best results. However I was very happy running 3.23s as well, but I was limited to high 1.6 60-foot times. I bet a 3.73 gear would have put me into the low 1.6 range or maybe even a very high 1.5.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by 11SECSS
Why is that
Originally Posted by 11SECSS
Why is that I run a 3.42 and have tried a 3.73 and it didn't do much for my car.
now w/the converter forget about it