Yank TC question
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Yank TC question I'd like to buy a TC for my 2001 trans am, but I'm not
sure which one would be the most right one for me.
I read some stuff about torque converters, though i
still have questions.
My car is stock, i dynoed it and I got 314 HPs and 331
of torque.
I'm looking at
Yank Super Yank 3500 Torque Converter, 258mm, Super
High-Efficiency, soft launch, 3500 stall, 1.61 STR
OR
Yank Super Thruster 3500 Torque Converter, 245mm
High-Efficiency, hard hitting launch, 3500 stall, 2.5
STR
well, looks to me they are almost the same besides
hard hitting launch and soft launch things(what's the
difference?).
What are those numbers at the end 2.5 STR, etc.
I'm not a racer, but i still like the thunder <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
the car is my daily ride, so i'm concerned about the
mileage
Is it normal the car throws SES lights after a TC was
installed ? I saw it on my friends car.
Anything, anyone <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
Thank you
sure which one would be the most right one for me.
I read some stuff about torque converters, though i
still have questions.
My car is stock, i dynoed it and I got 314 HPs and 331
of torque.
I'm looking at
Yank Super Yank 3500 Torque Converter, 258mm, Super
High-Efficiency, soft launch, 3500 stall, 1.61 STR
OR
Yank Super Thruster 3500 Torque Converter, 245mm
High-Efficiency, hard hitting launch, 3500 stall, 2.5
STR
well, looks to me they are almost the same besides
hard hitting launch and soft launch things(what's the
difference?).
What are those numbers at the end 2.5 STR, etc.
I'm not a racer, but i still like the thunder <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
the car is my daily ride, so i'm concerned about the
mileage
Is it normal the car throws SES lights after a TC was
installed ? I saw it on my friends car.
Anything, anyone <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
Thank you
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Re: Yank TC question If you are not a "racer" then I would recommend the SY3500. It is a little loose on the street but after about 1 week you barely notice it. Makes a huge difference. Yank also sells a 3000 stall if you think 3500 might still be a little too much for you. As far as a SES light, I never had one due to my SY3500. Good Luck.
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Re: Yank TC question TomQ go to Http://xs-fs.com/Raughammer this site will explain everything you want to know about T/C. After researching this sute and a lot of other posts and articles i am thinking of buying the ST 3500 and a pair of Nittos
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Re: Yank TC question yeah,
someone already told me to egt just SY 3500 instead of ST 3500, since i'm not a racer... we'll see
i was at the website before, kewl, but what ya'll think about this facts, since my car is 2001 year
Aftermarket converters and your PCM:
NO CONVERTER COMPANY IS PERFECT. Back in the day...98~99 Vigi's would unlock like mad. Folks wouldn't drive their cars to the track because the trannies wouldn't lock up. Some folks have used different sized tires, HPP3 speedometer settings and other "tricks" to get their converters to lock up. On the other hand, Yanks seem to have a problem in 2001-2002's when the PCM mistakenly believes the verter is slipping too much, it has set a trouble code in some folks cars. This is usually fixed by keeping it in 3rd and not OD.
someone already told me to egt just SY 3500 instead of ST 3500, since i'm not a racer... we'll see
i was at the website before, kewl, but what ya'll think about this facts, since my car is 2001 year
Aftermarket converters and your PCM:
NO CONVERTER COMPANY IS PERFECT. Back in the day...98~99 Vigi's would unlock like mad. Folks wouldn't drive their cars to the track because the trannies wouldn't lock up. Some folks have used different sized tires, HPP3 speedometer settings and other "tricks" to get their converters to lock up. On the other hand, Yanks seem to have a problem in 2001-2002's when the PCM mistakenly believes the verter is slipping too much, it has set a trouble code in some folks cars. This is usually fixed by keeping it in 3rd and not OD.
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Re: Yank TC question guys, i drove my car mostly in the city
and someone just told me it's gonan kill me, i will have to refill my gas tank so often that i will be poor <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
anyone else drive thier cars mostly in the city <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
and someone just told me it's gonan kill me, i will have to refill my gas tank so often that i will be poor <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
anyone else drive thier cars mostly in the city <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
Re: Yank TC question Assuming you have somewhere around a 2.73 rear. You migh as well stay stock than go to the SY. A yank 3000 or 3200 with 2.0 str will be a nice compromise. Call Mike at Yank. www.converter.cc
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Re: Yank TC question You'll lose a few MPG in the city, but it wont be too bad <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I think you should go with a Y3000 if you rarely go to the track and are just wanting a little oomph. I just bought the ST3500, but my car is more of a track car.
Do some research on the Y3000, I believe it will be just what you are looking for <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
I think you should go with a Y3000 if you rarely go to the track and are just wanting a little oomph. I just bought the ST3500, but my car is more of a track car.
Do some research on the Y3000, I believe it will be just what you are looking for <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: Yank TC question If you are going to run street tires be best stay with SY @1.61 STR ( will hit soft )
if running Nitto's or ET's go with ST @ 2.50 STR ( will hit hard and be impossible to hold with street tires ) gas milage be about the same on open road , be little less in town
Mike @ Yank has fixed the code problem
STR= TORK MULTIPLIER HIGHER ## hit harder
if running Nitto's or ET's go with ST @ 2.50 STR ( will hit hard and be impossible to hold with street tires ) gas milage be about the same on open road , be little less in town
Mike @ Yank has fixed the code problem
STR= TORK MULTIPLIER HIGHER ## hit harder
Re: Yank TC question A SY 3500 will work best for your needs. It is easier to launch, but can easily roast the tires if you need to lay a smoke screen. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
MPG loss will be 1 - 2 mpg.
Install a cooler. a 19000 GVW plate type cooler will be fine.
MPG loss will be 1 - 2 mpg.
Install a cooler. a 19000 GVW plate type cooler will be fine.
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Re: Yank TC question I have had my Yank 3000 for about 2 yrs now. Drives great. Lost about 1-2mpg in city driving. Hwy driving(mpg) stayed the same.
Get a good cooler and some sticky tires. <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
Get a good cooler and some sticky tires. <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
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Re: Yank TC question I have an ST3500 on my daily driven TA. Once I got used to it (a few days) it felt great.... It's a little loose when accelerating slowly (typically stays around 2500-3000RPM) but i love the feel. On a street tire I can smoke the tires (literally) from a stop, on a nitto it spins but not enough to smoke the tires.
Feels good at the track and on the street
as far as MPG... I get like 15mpg but my driving habits aren't exactly the best... If I drove the car normally i could probably get 21 or 22
Feels good at the track and on the street
as far as MPG... I get like 15mpg but my driving habits aren't exactly the best... If I drove the car normally i could probably get 21 or 22
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Re: Yank TC question ok, i see, u guys are giving so much kewl info to me !!!
I really appriciate !
so, essentially:
Yank Torque Thruster 3000 3.0 Torque Converter, 265mm, 3000 stall, 3.0 STR
and
Yank Super Yank 3500 Torque Converter, 258mm, Super High-Efficiency, soft launch, 3500 stall, 1.61 STR
are they actually give the same numbers on the track ?!
the first one has smaller stall speed but hits harder, right ?
I like the first one <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I really appriciate !
so, essentially:
Yank Torque Thruster 3000 3.0 Torque Converter, 265mm, 3000 stall, 3.0 STR
and
Yank Super Yank 3500 Torque Converter, 258mm, Super High-Efficiency, soft launch, 3500 stall, 1.61 STR
are they actually give the same numbers on the track ?!
the first one has smaller stall speed but hits harder, right ?
I like the first one <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Re: Yank TC question Tom: the TT3000 is a better choice for 2.73 gear cars. you can use it with 3.23s, but w/o nittos you may have a hard launching on the street. The Y3000 is a better choice at that stall speed for 3.23 cars.
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Buy the converter directly from Yank:
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The cooler can be bought from our sponsors such as LS1Speed, ThunderRacing & others. Just click on the links at the right.
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Re: Yank TC question yeah, i think i will go with
Yank Torque Thruster 3000 3.0 Torque Converter, 265mm, 3000 stall, 3.0 STR
and B&M trans cooler
unless u have something better <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Thank you ya'll !!!
Yank Torque Thruster 3000 3.0 Torque Converter, 265mm, 3000 stall, 3.0 STR
and B&M trans cooler
unless u have something better <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Thank you ya'll !!!
