Yank SS-3800 ?
Yank SS-3800 ? I have had this converter ordered since mid-November, and it is suppose to be in anyday.... Has anyone that has this converter installed have any documented time differences? Or having any problems with this converter?! I just don't want to have to switch out converters a bunch of times....as I am seeing a lot of people on this board do. I didn't know if maybe the SS line will be a little better product?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Re: Yank SS-3800 ? I'm also waiting for 1/4 mi. track results, computer issues, and reliability issue results on the SS 36 & 3800 units. Time will tell, I guess.... especially on the '01 & '02 cars. WJ. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Re: Yank SS-3800 ? My Yank SS3800 has been installed for about a month now. I have over 500 miles on it and not one complaint. I was in the same boat, and only wanted to do a converter once.
I have a 2002 SS w/ no bolt ons. The only mods are a Diablo Predator to eliminate torque management and increase shift firmness and decrease shift time. Also had a B&M transcooler installed and the Jr. transgo kit, which got rid of the pulse width modulation, which from what I was told is one of the biggest problems 01's and 02's have when installing an aftermarket converter. As to what it does or why it's a problem, I'm not really sure.
No hard performance numbers as the weather is cold, and most of the tracks don't open until March. But as a daily driver this thing is great. You can drive it like grandma's car and then hammer it until your driving on the rims. From a 15mph roll, the car will just spin, and spin. Drag radials are a must if you want traction at the track, but even they won't be able to yield the best results. I'm going to go with ET streets come March.
Again, zero problems. No shutter, locks up fine, etc. Again fairly low miles, but seems like she's going to be fine. Would recommend the SS3800 to anyone.
I have a 2002 SS w/ no bolt ons. The only mods are a Diablo Predator to eliminate torque management and increase shift firmness and decrease shift time. Also had a B&M transcooler installed and the Jr. transgo kit, which got rid of the pulse width modulation, which from what I was told is one of the biggest problems 01's and 02's have when installing an aftermarket converter. As to what it does or why it's a problem, I'm not really sure.
No hard performance numbers as the weather is cold, and most of the tracks don't open until March. But as a daily driver this thing is great. You can drive it like grandma's car and then hammer it until your driving on the rims. From a 15mph roll, the car will just spin, and spin. Drag radials are a must if you want traction at the track, but even they won't be able to yield the best results. I'm going to go with ET streets come March.
Again, zero problems. No shutter, locks up fine, etc. Again fairly low miles, but seems like she's going to be fine. Would recommend the SS3800 to anyone.
Re: Yank SS-3800 ? 35th LE SS- Thanks for the information! Yank said that a shift kit should not be used?! Interesting to say the least.....
Mine is an 02', so hopefully it will work out okay. I basically have all bolt ons, majority of suspension mods, and plan on a lot more power soon. I want it to be a good daily driver though as well...
Mine is an 02', so hopefully it will work out okay. I basically have all bolt ons, majority of suspension mods, and plan on a lot more power soon. I want it to be a good daily driver though as well...
Re: Yank SS-3800 ? tyler, be a man and just go with it! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> really, you will be fine. it is a smooth hard hitting convertor. if youdont like it, we can just swap <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />
Re: Yank SS-3800 ? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 98UltraZ:
<strong> 35th LE SS- Thanks for the information! Yank said that a shift kit should not be used?! Interesting to say the least.....
Mine is an 02', so hopefully it will work out okay. I basically have all bolt ons, majority of suspension mods, and plan on a lot more power soon. I want it to be a good daily driver though as well... </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">no shift kit because its an 02 or just no shift kits with this converter?
<strong> 35th LE SS- Thanks for the information! Yank said that a shift kit should not be used?! Interesting to say the least.....
Mine is an 02', so hopefully it will work out okay. I basically have all bolt ons, majority of suspension mods, and plan on a lot more power soon. I want it to be a good daily driver though as well... </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">no shift kit because its an 02 or just no shift kits with this converter?
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Re: Yank SS-3800 ? From Yank's website (FAQ's):
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Is a shift kit required or recommended?
Yank Performance Converters can achieve maximum performance and efficiency without the use of shift kits. Shift kits dramatically raise transmission line pressure to increase shift firmness. Increased shift firmness will not increase performance, but create unnecessary stress on the transmission and other drive-line components. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">My installer and another I went to both recommended installing part of the shift kit to get rid of pulse width modulation. They did not do a typical install which increases the line pressure, as I do that via my Predator. People talk of installing the two or three washers for shift firmness, but that wasn't done on mine. This is what I believe Yank is talking about. However, as I've read on LS1tech many times, Yank installs shift kits in their built transmissions, so not sure what to think. When I wrote Yank they did not recommend a shift kit. However, my installer stated that the lock up and shutter problems have to do with this pulse width modualtion and when he installed the shift kit, he has had zero problems.
There are many people on this board that have installed more conveters than I have and also have a better understanding of the way these things work. I would say more people than not are running a Yank or Vig with a shift kit.
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Is a shift kit required or recommended?
Yank Performance Converters can achieve maximum performance and efficiency without the use of shift kits. Shift kits dramatically raise transmission line pressure to increase shift firmness. Increased shift firmness will not increase performance, but create unnecessary stress on the transmission and other drive-line components. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">My installer and another I went to both recommended installing part of the shift kit to get rid of pulse width modulation. They did not do a typical install which increases the line pressure, as I do that via my Predator. People talk of installing the two or three washers for shift firmness, but that wasn't done on mine. This is what I believe Yank is talking about. However, as I've read on LS1tech many times, Yank installs shift kits in their built transmissions, so not sure what to think. When I wrote Yank they did not recommend a shift kit. However, my installer stated that the lock up and shutter problems have to do with this pulse width modualtion and when he installed the shift kit, he has had zero problems.
There are many people on this board that have installed more conveters than I have and also have a better understanding of the way these things work. I would say more people than not are running a Yank or Vig with a shift kit.
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Verdad Gallardo Re: Yank SS-3800 ? WJ,
The Predator is great. It deleted the torque management with the performance tune. Had it before the converter, so not sure how much it changed. I will probably program it back to stock, just for kicks and see how bad it would be. I also used it to increase shift firmness and reduce the shift time. I had it stock when I installed the SS3800, and changing those two made a big difference in how the car felt. It was worth the price just for that.
I haven't messed around with all the other stuff, with the exception of changing the rev limit. I just got EFI Live so now I can monitor what's going on, so I'll probably mess around with fuel, etc. I think it's a good investment for those that don't want to get LS1 edit. I'd buy it again, especially for an A4 car.
As for the SS3600 or SS3800, I go with the higher one. I think there are about the same for a daily driver, but the 3800 will give you better shift extension at the track. Believe me these do not feel like 3000+ stalls. I'm adding headers soon, and waiting for the direct port NXL kit to be released. Even with a 150 shot, the 3800 should be perfect. Either way, I'd highly recommend the Yank SS line.
The Predator is great. It deleted the torque management with the performance tune. Had it before the converter, so not sure how much it changed. I will probably program it back to stock, just for kicks and see how bad it would be. I also used it to increase shift firmness and reduce the shift time. I had it stock when I installed the SS3800, and changing those two made a big difference in how the car felt. It was worth the price just for that.
I haven't messed around with all the other stuff, with the exception of changing the rev limit. I just got EFI Live so now I can monitor what's going on, so I'll probably mess around with fuel, etc. I think it's a good investment for those that don't want to get LS1 edit. I'd buy it again, especially for an A4 car.
As for the SS3600 or SS3800, I go with the higher one. I think there are about the same for a daily driver, but the 3800 will give you better shift extension at the track. Believe me these do not feel like 3000+ stalls. I'm adding headers soon, and waiting for the direct port NXL kit to be released. Even with a 150 shot, the 3800 should be perfect. Either way, I'd highly recommend the Yank SS line.
Re: Yank SS-3800 ? its always been my understanding that shift kits help transmissions by reducing slippage between shifts and therefore reducing heat buildup <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
Re: Yank SS-3800 ? Hey 35th, are you happy w/the Predator? Have you deleted Torque Management with it? Is it easy to use? Best wishes w/your SS 3800, can't make my mind up between it and the 3600... WJ. <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" />
