Does anyone have one of these installed in their C5?? If so what are your impressions, drivabillity, power, wheelspin, ET improvement and any other pertinent info.

Thanks,
Mike :seeya

 

sounds like you have some plans in mind :yesnod: can't wait to see the final results!!!

12.24 @ 110mph best 60' 1.68 on cheap Sears radials. :lol:

mike let me know when you take your syclone to e-town-i have to see that beast fire up that track on those sears tires!!! :eek: :crazy:

 

This is the converter that Mike Norris is recommending that I put in when doing the h/c job. I too would like some input.

 

Usually MIke recommends the Super Yank 3500 but maybe for your app. he is suggesting different.

As far as the Super Thruster, that thing lays down some serious torque off the line. I am having a difficult time with traction using my low str SY3500 so how you plan to get that power to the ground is my only question. If I recall the ST3500 has an str of 3.0 which is alot. I'd say if you are drag racing and using some MT streets then OK. On street tires i'd say you'd be spinning your tires alot. Even using Dr's I can break them loose at the track.
JMHO.

Joe

 

I stand corrected. It is the super yank 3500 that Mike is recommending. Sorry. I am concerned about the driveiblity of that converter over my present 2400 protorque. Does your yank pull the car forward at idle? The protorque does not. Is that a problem in driving?

 

Duke, my car, depending on the day and if I have my air on will either creep forward slightly or stand still. This will vary with what the idle speed is set at. I have never driven a PT car but you are cutting some kick @zz times with that converter. Th eroll on performance of the Yank is spectacular. I have to admit it's quite a commitment to spend anothe $1500 or so to swap out converters. Does Mike think it will really be worth the investment? I love my Yank but that's alot of loot.

Joe


[Modified by CRUZMISL, 12:16 PM 8/20/2001]

 

HI guys
Just what does the vette drive like when you raise the stall speed to 3500.
I mean does it rev to 35 before the vette moves or what? :cheers:
Or does it mean it slips to 35? :confused:

 

When you raise the stall speed to 3500 the car doesn't move at all until you reach 3500 then it launches like a rocket. It's sometimes hard not to rearend people in traffic :lol: :lol: Obviously I'm kidding. You do have to give it more gas to get the car to move but it is negligible and you quickly get used to it. Also the roll on performance is amazing which can be attributed to the higher stall speed. Converter dynamics are misunderstood by most including myself but I do know my car goes like *****. Best mod I ever did and I drive it everyday. Initially I was afraid to put in such a high stall but had I gone lower I don't think I'd have been as happy.

Joe

 

Mike tells me in order to get the full potential out of the h/c job that the stall speed needs to be higher than my 2400. As of now, I am planning on switching out for the Yank 3500. Not an expert on tc's but my understanding is that the higher stall speed is the speed at which the converter stays locked till that rpm is reached. Is that correct? My PT 2400 now will lay down the rubber. I would like to drive your car, CRUZMISL....you have any et's on it? Anyone have a Yank 3500 car that I can drive? Will gadly fill the tank.

 

Duke, you are more than welcome to drive my car but Ontario is quit a distance from Alabama.

I don't think the stall has anything to do with when the converter locks up as that is controlled by the computer. The converter locks when a certian speed is reached. On my car it happens to be about 45mph. During full throttle runs the converter is never locked that is why efficiency plays a major role in how much MPH you get at the end of the track. If the converter is locked there is no loss.

As far as the 3500 stall I think that in order to put a bigger cam in the car it needs a higher stall converter. This is because the idle speed typically needs to be raised so the car will idle properly. If you put a big cam in with a factory tranny then the car will really want to move forward. You'll no doubt be happy with the converter. I would do it again in a snap. If you plan on coming to Canada give me a ring. I may be heading to Tennessee sometime in Septmeber. I don't know how far Pigeon Forge is from you but if your up for a drive I can give you a date I plan on being down there.

Joe

 

mine pulls me forward too. i had cartek lower the idle and it just kept shutting off because of my cam so i went back up again.

 

cruz, after you went to 3:42's did you get trans slippage codes? with my stock 3:15's i never got codes but now that i got my 3:42's put in everytime i go at high speeds in the highway i get slippage codes due to my yank 3000. mikie c showed me how to clear it but it does get annoying after a while.

 

Mike installed my 3.42s and SY 3500, I love it and I also drive my car everyday.
It is not too much for a daily driver, you will love it!

Come down to Boca anytime, I will be glad to let you take a ride! And you don't even have to buy the gas. ;)

 

robsvette, no codes here. I had Steve Cole program my Powerloader for it so that's probably why I don't get any.

Joe

 

2000^C5
Thanks for the reply. I'm about 99% sure that I will go with the ST 3500. Hey Doug, I might take you up on that invite :yesnod:
Later,
Mike