What's the second-best T. Converter?
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,193
Likes: 1
From: Cincinnati Oh
What's the second-best T. Converter?
I just can't afford the $700+ for a Vigilante, so what are my options? I don't want to buy crap (obviously), but really cant afford much over $3-400.
looking for the best bang for my buck in roughly 2400 stall... ?
:lurk:
looking for the best bang for my buck in roughly 2400 stall... ?
:lurk:
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 90,675
Likes: 304
From: SE NY
Cruise-In II Veteran
Re: What's the second-best T. Converter? (Ramanstud)
Talk to Grant (phone on my site) of Grant Transmissions in CT and see what he can come up with for you.
He put a 2,000rpm modified GN TC into my A4 and it works fine and cost about $225.
He put a 2,000rpm modified GN TC into my A4 and it works fine and cost about $225.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,193
Likes: 1
From: Cincinnati Oh
Re: What's the second-best T. Converter? (FSTRNU)
I've read that the C5 guys all love Yank Converters and they were probably my first choice- I just couldn't find one under $600. THanks again, I will check into them as well.
:cool:
:cool:
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,997
Likes: 1
From: Lake Ozark MO
Re: What's the second-best T. Converter? (Ramanstud)
http://www.edgeracingconverters.com
I've been abusing mine (9.5", 2800, Street Edge) for about 6 months now. I'm completely satisfied.
It's behind a LT4/Hotcam conversion with a 100RWHP shot of nitrous.
[Modified by Dan Parker '96, 2:14 AM 7/21/2003]
I've been abusing mine (9.5", 2800, Street Edge) for about 6 months now. I'm completely satisfied.
It's behind a LT4/Hotcam conversion with a 100RWHP shot of nitrous.
[Modified by Dan Parker '96, 2:14 AM 7/21/2003]
Race Director
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 13,298
Likes: 14
From: Somers NY
Re: What's the second-best T. Converter? (Ramanstud)
I had very good luck with a Contential converter,,,it was $300 for a 2000 stall speed..
http://www.txchange.com/stalltc.htm
I had a 2000 & it was great.. then I went to a Vigilante...for various reasons I sold the Vigilante (It Is a GREAT Converter) but went back to my stock converter, however now I'm looking for just a "little" more in my 60' time & am thinking of getting another one from them..."Continental"
http://www.txchange.com/stalltc.htm
I had a 2000 & it was great.. then I went to a Vigilante...for various reasons I sold the Vigilante (It Is a GREAT Converter) but went back to my stock converter, however now I'm looking for just a "little" more in my 60' time & am thinking of getting another one from them..."Continental"
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,193
Likes: 1
From: Cincinnati Oh
Re: What's the second-best T. Converter? (FSTRNU)
I got a Yank 2600 stall from Exit 28 Motorspors for around $300. I have been pleased with it so far.
:confused:
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 9,464
Likes: 1
From: Modesto CA
Re: What's the second-best T. Converter? (Ramanstud)
I got a Yank Stealth 2600 from VetteWrench a while back, I picked it up for $300 (on a group purchase; normally they're $350.) I like it. :thumbs:
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,608
Likes: 0
From: I Hate Tourists FL
Re: What's the second-best T. Converter? (Ramanstud)
Nope, that is where I got it. I am out of town at my parents but can look at the reciept when I get home, if you dont mind waiting a couple of weeks.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 5,302
Likes: 2
From: Atlanta GA
Re: What's the second-best T. Converter? (TIMSPEED)
I got a Yank Stealth 2600 from VetteWrench a while back, I picked it up for $300 (on a group purchase; normally they're $350.) I like it. :thumbs:
Here is the Yank website:
http://www.converter.cc/
They are having a moving sale right now. You can get a Yank Stealth for $319 w/ free shipping. That's a helluva deal! :thumbs:
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,193
Likes: 1
From: Cincinnati Oh
Re: What's the second-best T. Converter? (dtorc4)
I got a Yank Stealth 2600 from VetteWrench a while back, I picked it up for $300 (on a group purchase; normally they're $350.) I like it. :thumbs:
I did too!!
Here is the Yank website:
http://www.converter.cc/
They are having a moving sale right now. You can get a Yank Stealth for $319 w/ free shipping. That's a helluva deal! :thumbs:
I did too!!
Here is the Yank website:
http://www.converter.cc/
They are having a moving sale right now. You can get a Yank Stealth for $319 w/ free shipping. That's a helluva deal! :thumbs:
Bench Racer
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 4,201
Likes: 15
From: Palm Beach Gardens FL
St. Jude '03 thru 14,'25
Re: What's the second-best T. Converter? (Ramanstud)
In the spirit of comparing apples to apples, other than the stall speed what else is different in these aftermarket convertors as opposed to the stock one? Also, anyone know the the stall speed on the stock 96 convertor?
Thanks...
Thanks...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 972
Likes: 0
From: Springdale AR
Re: What's the second-best T. Converter? (Ramanstud)
I also purchased a Yank Stealth 2800. I went straight through the manufacture which just happens to be a 30 min. drive for me so I went a picked it up.
Typically if you purchase it through a vendor it will be higher to cover there "handling fees". If you just send Yank an email or call them they will sell it to you.
One other thing, they're customer service was good as well. He builds them as they are ordered, he put my order in with an order he was working on for LPE. Took 2 days and it was done. :cheers:
Typically if you purchase it through a vendor it will be higher to cover there "handling fees". If you just send Yank an email or call them they will sell it to you.
One other thing, they're customer service was good as well. He builds them as they are ordered, he put my order in with an order he was working on for LPE. Took 2 days and it was done. :cheers:
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 1,759
Likes: 0
From: Round Rock,Austin, Texas
Re: What's the second-best T. Converter? (FSTRNU)
I got a Yank 2600 stall from Exit 28 Motorspors for around $300. I have been pleased with it so far.
I got my Yank 2800 for around 300 :thumbs: