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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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I have a 93 Camaro with the 4L60 transmission and had a few questions. 1st when I order the converter do I order it for 4L60E or 700R4? 2nd what would be the best stall? The car is daily driven with some bolt ons. I have plans to build a 383 just not any time soon.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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The 700 30 spline, 4l60, and 4l6e LT1 are all the same. I highly recommend the Yank SS 3600.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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X2 FOR THE SS3600 great converter
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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SS series is awesome I have a ss4000 in mine. Probably a little big for a bolt-on car.
The SS3600 would be ideal for a bolt-on car you drive on the street and take to the track to race.

If it's purely a street toy, something in their Stealth lineup is probably a better choice.
(No point giving up the top end if you can't make use of the insane launch torque)
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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go for a yank and never look back
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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when i was looking at converters about a year or so ago, everyone thought the SS3600 would be too large for a bolt on car, not many guys were running that large of a stall for bolt on only... but it def proves to be ideal... i would go for it with ur mods, if u plan to add a cam go with the SS4000 they are expensive so choice wisely, but once u purchuse it u then know u have the best stall on the market for these cars, and oh oh oh what a feeling it is, esp when ur foot hits the floorboards
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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Ok guys thanks for all the info and help. The car is daily driven and I run it on the track when I get the chance. So after reading yalls suggestions I'm probably going with the Yank SS3600.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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All for the Yank SS3600..Same one I'm gonna probably run

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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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We sell a lot of Vig, but I am very pleased with Yank in the heavy hitters. I have 3 SS4000's in the family.

dad's 01 Z/28 H/C

brothers 80 Malibu 348/4L60E conversion

my 97 Z/28 396cu

now SS3600 for a DD is a bit on the larger side for most, but I do feel the same as others and say go for it
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Originally Posted by LS1 SPEED
We sell a lot of Vig, but I am very pleased with Yank in the heavy hitters. I have 3 SS4000's in the family.

dad's 01 Z/28 H/C

brothers 80 Malibu 348/4L60E conversion

my 97 Z/28 396cu

now SS3600 for a DD is a bit on the larger side for most, but I do feel the same as others and say go for it
What would you suggest or feel is a good choice for a daily driver? Just curious cause I myself do more driving around town and to local shows. My plans are to run it a few times next year and prob call it good.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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ss3600 is a great street converter i put one in my friends 02 ss with 3.73's and bolt ons and you can hardly tell the difference in cruising around town. I think edge is a nice converter cheaper then a precision industries or yank converters. For a full bolt on car edge recommended a 9.5" lock up 3400 stall.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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Edge, Yank or Vig you can't go wrong. If I had to do it over again I'd probably go to Yank this time. However my Edge has been going strong for 3yrs now.
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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My Edge 3400 stall converter has been doing well, if I would have to do it again I would probably go with yank. I have a bolton/cam car, and the high stall is great for the street.....really dont lose much reliability
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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Vig or yank 3200-3400 for a daily driver.
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