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Yank SS3200
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Yank SS3600
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Vig. 3200
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by rel3rd
That is one of the biggest misconceptions about a higher stall speed converter.

The car will move when you touch the gas pedal just as it does now. It'll just take a little more pedal since the higher stall speed gives a slipping effect...That same "slip" is what gives the car a greater launch...It's different feeling for sure, but after a week, you'll wonder why all automatic cars don't run a higher stall....lol.
i get it now thanks
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RoadHazard
Are looser or tighter ones more suitable for street driving?
i have the same question!
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CamaroRacing12
i have the same question!
Tighter is better on the street because of less slippage. However, "loose" means different things to different people. Some people think a 3400+ is too loose for the street, while others feel like a 4000 is bearable for DD.
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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quick question for those who have had the vig or the yank 3600. what gears did you have and how tight was it on the street? like stock or a little more loose?
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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I run the Yank SS3600 with a 3.73 rear and it honestly drives just like stock in traffic. I wish that I had gone bigger, possibly a 4000, but I do plan on spraying in the near future, so I'm gonna stick with it. Overall its an awesome piece.
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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i think im either going to go with a 3400 vig or 3600 vig for my bolt on LT1
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
2 year free waranty and 1 free restall. that is not matched by any others and says something about VIG confidence.


Absolutely, those two things alone made my decision clear. Without that warranty and re-stall policy they would have been equal.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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How do you get it restalled? I want mine upped to a 3800 now. (Vig)
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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guys with vigs how high over the flash does it stall on the spray? what gears are you running with the vig and spray?
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
2 year free waranty and 1 free restall. that is not matched by any others and says something about VIG confidence.
Yank now offers a 3 year warranty. That's a great deal!
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by GoFast908Z
How do you get it restalled? I want mine upped to a 3800 now. (Vig)
You send it back to them and they send you a different one
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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what stall speed would u use for 3:90 gears. mostly street driven but want to take to the track.
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by waldershrek
You send it back to them and they send you a different one

I mean where do you ship it to, i can't find the address anywhere. Does it matter if you've had it for over a year?
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by NightWindDriftr
Tighter is better on the street because of less slippage. However, "loose" means different things to different people. Some people think a 3400+ is too loose for the street, while others feel like a 4000 is bearable for DD.
Would this be like someone who has a M6 that thinks 4.10/56s are streetable in comparison?

I'm new to the LS1 game for the most part and definately new to Autos. My last car was a 5 Speed Mustang GT and I had 4.30s in it
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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i have had vig & yank with no complaints out of either converter...........
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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I yea later and 10's at the track. No problems with my YANK!
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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I got my SS3600 in mine and i can't wait to go to the track and see what it did for me...
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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I find it interesting that shops always recommend Vig. Is it because they sell them and Yank sells directly? If they recommend Yank, they make no money.

So both are great. Question is. Vig3200(3600 real stall) vs Yank SS3600. 60s, daily driving looseness, shift extensions. Those that had both please comment. I had 4.10s and a TCI 4200 stall in my other car and I got used to it so I think I'll handle the looseness of a 3600 stall.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Dom
I find it interesting that shops always recommend Vig. Is it because they sell them and Yank sells directly? If they recommend Yank, they make no money.

So both are great. Question is. Vig3200(3600 real stall) vs Yank SS3600. 60s, daily driving looseness, shift extensions. Those that had both please comment. I had 4.10s and a TCI 4200 stall in my other car and I got used to it so I think I'll handle the looseness of a 3600 stall.
We have had a lot of cars with Yank converters drive through them on our Mustang Chassis Dyno. One customer with a GTO went through two of them. As a shop owner, if you have too many problems with one brand, you just can't afford to keep using them. Bob
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
We have had a lot of cars with Yank converters drive through them on our Mustang Chassis Dyno. One customer with a GTO went through two of them. As a shop owner, if you have too many problems with one brand, you just can't afford to keep using them. Bob
Which Yank models seemed to give you problems? I know in the past the ST line had some issues. I agree if someone gives you constants problems you stop using it.

It's like a popularity contest with these converters. Every year it's someone different.
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