is the yank ss3800 right for me?
Re: is the yank ss3800 right for me? I had to have programming to get rid of my torque management.....I felt it REALLY BAD!!!!! It really was a noticeable issue after converter install (SS-3800), but I don't know if it was the converter or from me going from BONE STOCK, to heads, cam, ALL bolt ons, and the stall?! I don't know if you are bone stock whether you would have to get programmed?!
On The Tree
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
Re: is the yank ss3800 right for me? I'm coming up (already!!!) on 10K miles with an SS3800 in my daily-driven car and it's been great.
I've only made it to the track once since it was installed and was severely traction-limited on BFG DRs. I could "decently" hook my old Vig3200 with the DRs, but with the added STR power of the SS3800 I could only wheelspin to mid 1.8 60' times. I'll be trying again soon on my ET Streets...
However, these converters don't like stop-and-go traffic in hills. In those conditions, I have had it throw the good 'ol P0757 (2-3 Shift stuck open) code a few times.
I talked to Mike @ Yank about that issue but there is really not much that can be done about it. It's a bit of a loose converter in a heavy car with a twitchy PCM. When I'm driving in road conditions that are potentially "757 problematic", I just bump the shifter into "D" at speeds under 30 MPH and everything is fine.
Would I buy this converter again? Yes, I sure would.
I've only made it to the track once since it was installed and was severely traction-limited on BFG DRs. I could "decently" hook my old Vig3200 with the DRs, but with the added STR power of the SS3800 I could only wheelspin to mid 1.8 60' times. I'll be trying again soon on my ET Streets...
However, these converters don't like stop-and-go traffic in hills. In those conditions, I have had it throw the good 'ol P0757 (2-3 Shift stuck open) code a few times.
I talked to Mike @ Yank about that issue but there is really not much that can be done about it. It's a bit of a loose converter in a heavy car with a twitchy PCM. When I'm driving in road conditions that are potentially "757 problematic", I just bump the shifter into "D" at speeds under 30 MPH and everything is fine.
Would I buy this converter again? Yes, I sure would.
TECH Apprentice
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: west coast
Re: is the yank ss3800 right for me? Mike at Yank told me with my 2002 with cat back lid and a few bolt ons the Stealth Thr. 3200 was the one to get. No reprogramming and no problems! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Re: is the yank ss3800 right for me? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by BOOSTEDTA:
<strong> i am also considering the Yank SS 3800. i currently have the all-too-mild Yank Stealth 2600. will i at least be able to drop 5 tenths going from the stealth to the SS 3800? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">With traction, you may get .5, but it depends on your current 60'. I would make the switch expecting .3 and be super happy if I got .4 or more.
<strong> i am also considering the Yank SS 3800. i currently have the all-too-mild Yank Stealth 2600. will i at least be able to drop 5 tenths going from the stealth to the SS 3800? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">With traction, you may get .5, but it depends on your current 60'. I would make the switch expecting .3 and be super happy if I got .4 or more.
On The Tree
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Bethel, CT
Re: is the yank ss3800 right for me? '01s and '02s seem to have the most trouble throwing codes.
I haven't had any problems with my '98 but really haven't driven it that much since the SS3600 went in. Never had any issues with the ST3000 with codes but recall several ST3500 owners throwing codes when driven in OD at low speeds.
TR has the solution if you don't have TM removed. And I suspect this will be the case
with any high stall converter.
That leaves you 3 choices:
A. Don't go beyond 3200 stall.
B. Delete TM
C. Drive in D at low speeds in traffic and do a PCM reset if you throw any codes.
I haven't had any problems with my '98 but really haven't driven it that much since the SS3600 went in. Never had any issues with the ST3000 with codes but recall several ST3500 owners throwing codes when driven in OD at low speeds.
TR has the solution if you don't have TM removed. And I suspect this will be the case
with any high stall converter.
That leaves you 3 choices:
A. Don't go beyond 3200 stall.
B. Delete TM
C. Drive in D at low speeds in traffic and do a PCM reset if you throw any codes.
