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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Just Like the title states ,It also needs to be a lock up converter, i have had 2 Yanks & now the 3600 is not Locking up anymore ,I know Percision industries make a decent one ,its just a little expensive to buy one & then find out its loose & needs to be pulled to have it tightend , there also around 750.00 to 1k ,i am also looking @ an Ptc converter ,any input on this from guys running an a4 i would appreciate it
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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So 25 views & everyone runs a 6 speed ,lol
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turbo or s/c? My yank works flawlessly
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by vette#3
So 25 views & everyone runs a 6 speed ,lol
There are 4 or 5 converters that come to mind.I chose a Vigilanti because of the 2 year warrenty and the free stall change.As far as cost it's just one part of the car were you have to bite the bullet because it's that important to the toal package.Don't try and be thrifty here or you will end up paying twice.
Good luck.
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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Yank does have a new blower convertor out, but it doesn't sound like your going to go down that road due to your previous experiences with Yank.

Other than that, I would look at the Vig triple disc or a custom one from Circle D.

Good luck!

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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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I have a Yank for sale. Probably one more suited for your needs.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts...converter.html

If interested, PM me and we can talk $$$. Negotiable.
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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I was going to get yank py3400e myself. Know a few pretty big power guys running it.
What model yank do you have and how much power are you putting down?
turbo or super..how about a bit more info.

I also am running vig in my 96z but its only got like 325 engine.I was considering like a triple disc vig as another option to the yank.
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pm circled. Im sure he can recomend something.
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PY3400 did it for me after several other converters.
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Originally Posted by MY99TAWS6
I was going to get yank py3400e myself. Know a few pretty big power guys running it.
What model yank do you have and how much power are you putting down?
turbo or super..how about a bit more info.

I also am running vig in my 96z but its only got like 325 engine.I was considering like a triple disc vig as another option to the yank.
Everything in my sig was with the 3400 Extreme. I just had my trans rebuilt and changed the converter.
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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I am running a Novi 2k sc on 10lbs of boost stock bottom end ,i had a yank 3200 & was going in a different route with the car nitrous /H & C car , & after debating on the sc ,which i had one on a mustang ,i decided to try it out on the c5 & it pulls nicely until i ran out of fuel with an Stock pump & an msd boost a pump Made 540rwhp @ 4k so after fixing the fuel problem ,i ditched the msd & Bought an KB Bap With a 255 ,fuel pump starvation no more.Now i have a Converter issue ,when i took the car back to the dyno my tuner couldnt get the converter to lock up ,i can run the car up to 95 mph & its like it goes into another gear ,in an a4 , so ya i have a converter issue ,I have had edge trying to sell me one of there converters but i really dont know alot about there converters,btw the converter in the car now is an ss3600 yank ,i will send it back to them & let them fix it ,i just would like to have one i can put back in it so i dont have to do twice the work Wiplash check your pm ,i am definatley intrested in your Yank converter
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I can't speak from experience just yet but the new FTI converters sure are making alot of people happy. Everyone says they are very streetable and they setting new bests with them left and right. Mine is going in next week!
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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once my converter stopped locking up and it was a loss of power to the lockup solenoid. if this is a recurring issue for you i would suspect its not necessarily the converter
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vig converters belong in the trash. Neal chance is the only converter i will run in anything.Had a mid west,yank,and vig.Yank would be my second option but nothing compares to a chance IMO.
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Well, I've got an Edge 3000 "street edge" I'm getting ready to put in my truck along with the new 4l80e. Its a 5400# 4x4 truck with a forged 346 LS1 and 15lbs of boost, with one of my turbo kits.

We will see how it runs

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PI Vigilante here 3000 and when it locks you know it.
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by vette#3
Now i have a Converter issue ,when i took the car back to the dyno my tuner couldnt get the converter to lock up ,
Yank told me definitely do not lock up the convertor on the dyno. The Vig's and Circle D's have a multidisc option, so those can handle it.

In any event, I've been happy with the two Yanks I've had over the years.
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Don't be sure that the multi-disc Vig's can be locked up on the dyno. Seen a fairly new one get killed on the dyno on lock up.
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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Ya they told me the same thing there not made to lockup @ Wot on the Dyno,so how do i go about tuning my car @ Wot without locking it up ,I know i can have it tuned ,just not @ wot with the t c locked ,what fun is that ,heh
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[QUOTE=Gary98Z;10703316]Yank told me definitely do not lock up the convertor on the dyno. The Vig's and Circle D's have a multidisc option, so those can handle it.

In any event, I've been happy with the two Yanks I've had over the years.[/QUOTE ,Did u lock up the 2 yank converters when your car was tuned ?Also i am Really looking hard @ the PY 3400 yank
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