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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 08:30 AM
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Hello everyone. I have a question about which convertor to put in my"toy" car. i only drive in good weather and basically only use for fun. i have other transportion to and from work. i do alot of intown and some highway trips. But mostly street(confrontations) and some track time. Any opinion on convertor set up would be welcomed. All my mods are in the sig. Thanks in advance. Don't overlook the Nitrous ,i spray 150 wet. Dave <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 10:45 AM
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Are you staying on nittos or will to move up to ET Streets? Spraying out of the hole will require more than nittos.

I'd look at the Yank PYE 3600 or SS3800.
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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 11:18 AM
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Dave,
You might want to check out the Phoenix Pro by TCS they have a 3 year warranty and a 3 year unlimited re-stall. And BEST of all you don't have to wait to receive it, they are in stock.
http://www.ls1-transmission-converte...om/listing.htm

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Old Nov 11, 2002 | 11:38 AM
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I have no problem with going to ET streets if needed. Thanks for the suggetions. Which stall speed would be good from stop lights as well as say a 35-40 mph roll? <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
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Thanks for the info,any other ideas? keep em coming.
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SS 3800. It has the least number of compromises. Strong off the line. Strong from a roll. Great on nitrous.
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Old Nov 13, 2002 | 03:15 PM
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Patrick G. Any idea of cost for the SS3800 and what str does it have. I see you have this one in your car,does it drive intown well? I am not afraid of pushing the pedal more intown if the convertor really rocks,ya know what i mean? And thanks for the info.Dave <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Patrick G:
<strong>SS 3800. It has the least number of compromises. Strong off the line. Strong from a roll. Great on nitrous.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">SS3800 STR = 2.7

I agree with P.G.! My SS3800 has been in for a few days now and I'm very happy, I feel the street-manners just great, esp with 3.73 gears <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> !

I believe Yank has the SS3800 listed at $895 on their site, but I'm not sure what retailers are asking for them.
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Thanks TR. That 2.7 STR sounds sweet. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Hello mid 11's ! <img border="0" alt="[Camaro]" title="" src="graemlins/camaro.gif" />
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