I will have ECS install a Z06 rear differential, and a torque converter when I can schedule some time in the next few weeks. I may add a baby cam and 5.3 stage 2.5 heads in the future. My goal would be a strong torquey daily driver, under 400rwhp. Would a Yank 3200 be the best choice? I was afraid of slip, like a bad tranny slip, I would really hate that. Would a Yank 2800 have less slip? Anybody think the 3200 slips too much? Thanks.

 

You will regret the 2800 IMHO, the 3200 should be perfect.

 

Like you I was more interested in low torque than high end HP. I started with a VHP "Ultra Torque" cam followed a few months later with 3.42 gears. It wasn't until I put in a Yank SS3600 Last month that it came together. Now I have more torque than the tires can handle. The 3600 stall might be a little much for you if the slip feeling bothers you. I thought it would bother me too but I don't even notice it anymore.

 

Perfect

 

3200 is ok but SS3600 is better. As far as the "slip"- you get used to it about the third time it slams your *** into the seat.

 

My DD has a Yank SS3200, but I have 2.73s. No problems, and real gas mileage is about 23-24mpg. You notice the extra revs a little, until it locks up. Drops from 2000rpm to 1650 at 70mph when the lockup engages. It was also worth half a second at the track.

Tim Glover

 

I wish you guys were closer to me! I'm having a hell of time deciding which way to go. 3.42 or 3.73? Yank 3k, 3.2 or 3600?
Like the other guy said, I want to minimize he slip feel, but maximize the seat of the pants.
What in the world should i do?

TIA,
Malcolm

 

Any stall under 3200 is a waste of power. The new stalls drive like stock until you nail it. My wife could not tell the difference

 

I run a Yank 3500 and the only time you really are aware of it is when you really step on it. I run 3:42's.

 

I have a question to Ter. what do you think your giving up??? I to kicked it around 3200, 3500, 3.73, 3.42 what should I do well can someone anwser this. C5 w/3.42 & 3200 stall v's 3.73 & 3600 stall.
both car at the track how much E.T. difference. I bet not much .1 to .2 if that. If you are somewhat conservative 3.42 & 3200. will be a huge improvement over stock..................Joe

 

Future mods may also effect your choice. I went Yank SS3600 w/3.73's...very responsive and impressive results and thought a 3200 w/3.42 was may be a bit more streetable(a bit better gas mileage and less tip-in sluggishness...it's really not that bad) and what i should have done as it was my original choice but now that i am going h/c with LT's it seems perfect.

 

Absolutely, positively, if you want to maximize the seat of the pants (SOP) feel, you want 3.73 gears and a Yank SS3200 or SS3600 t/c

I put in an ECS 3.73 rear carrier and Yank SS3200 stall in my daily driver - my wife did NOT complain after the swap - she still thinks it drives like stock That is, until you step on it, then "get in, sit down, shut up and hang on" cause it takes off like a rocket - IF I were starting over, I might consider a SS3600 stall, just for more SOP feel, but I THINK that on a daily driver the higher the stall the more you will feel slippage

Also something to consider is the future engine (heads, cam, etc) upgrades that you plan on doing - if you have somewhat of an idea what you are going to do to you engine, talk w/ a few reputable shops (try some Forum sponsors) to see which T/C they recommend for a particular cam - you want your stall to kick in about the time that your cam hits its operating range so that the cam and stall work together

Oh yeah, did I mention that you should do 3.73 gears and a Yank SS3200 (or maybe SS3600 stall)??? DO IT - you're gonna LIKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Where are you located?

 

Thanks for the input.
I really don't know anything about the feel of a higher stall torque converter. I hear the term slip, and it makes me think of a slipping transmission feel. To me, that would drive me nuts like a dash board rattle. I just didn't want to induce a "problem". I don't have any competative goals, like 1/4 mile times, but I wanted to get more SOTP. The 273s and shift points make the car feel like a pig. Streetable, strong low end torque is my goal. If this combo does not satisfy, I may put in a mild cam and heads for 75Hp or so. I would also like to get some of those Koni shocks, but the diff and stall really emptied my piggy bank.

 

I get up on my cam at around 2500 RPMs so the 3600 stall puts me right in the sweet spot right off the line. The only problem I have now is that I'm going to need a new set of rear tires soon.


94legaleagle - the 3600 was not to much thanks for the help with the install

 

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GRREATTTT!! Glad to hear it, and happy to help anytime

I'll stay w/ my SS3200 for now, but I'm aiming for about the 450 RWHP after I get mine tuned, and although it's my daily driver, I like to get on it - so, if I end up doing tranny work (and I don't want to have to), I might consider a SS3600

 

When I still lived in the Detroit area Yankeecorvette let me ride in his 2002 vette with nothing but 3.73's and the SS3600. I couldn't tell much difference from mine until I got on it on a long xway entrance ramp!!
I had 3.42's at the time or I would have put in the 3.73's. As to the Yank SS3600 it is superb. The "slip" that you refer to is not slip as in a transmission. It is a small variance in rpm, maybe 300rpm, before it hooks up. There is no transmission slip feeling. My car still creeps at idle. My wife drives it and she thinks it's fine. She has never mentioned it. I will put in heads and cam this summer (mild cam like you say 218/220 lsa114) and to go smaller than what I have (along with Kooks headers and Corsa Indys on it now) I would be leaving a lot of performance on the table. With headers and the SS3300 best 1/4 mile time is 12.37 secs. Hope for 11.50 this summer. Talk to Dave at Yank -some say he's grumpy, I find him to be very helpful.

REMEMBER: Probably the most important thing will be who tunes the car. Dr. Phil in Detroit happens to an absolute artist at tuning!!

 

3:73's and SS3600 is what I went with. I'll let you know my thoughts hopefully by today or tomorrow. Oh, I also had them put in a G5x3 112lsa with some other goodies.

 

I'm located in St, Marys GA. About 30 miles north of Jacksonville.
I'm really leaning towards the Yank SS3600 and 3.73's. I want to get it right the first time! Driveability is a major concern. I don't want to have hit 2 grand to start from a dead stop. LOL. If I go with the 3600 and 3.73, will I even be able to get traction, if I nail it? Everything tells me no way. Would 3.42 and 3600 be better? Help. Wish I could go for a ride with someone who has this combination.

TIA,
Malcolm

 

Driveability should be FINE, and you will NOT have to hit 2000 rpm just to leave a stop sign - I can't remember for sure, but I think mine (w/ the SS3200 leaves a stop sign at about 1000 rpm -

As far as traction, if you have runflats, you will NOT have traction when you stand on it - I'm not sure what kind of traction you will get w/ drag radials.