Yank converter users
Safety Car
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From: Murphy TX
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While it's not a bad idea, you may not need an auxiliary cooler to keep your temps down. As an example, I've been quite happy (in the hideous Texas summers no less) with a lower temp thermostat and lower fan cooling temps. That setup has been able to control trans fluid temps generated by street driving and the occasional trip to the dragstrip just fine. I told myself I'd put one in if it looked like I needed one and so far I haven't. Enjoy your new setup. 
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Elko, Nevada
I've been running a Yank SY3500 w/3.42's since 2002 with no issues. I
ran the B&M 24000 cooler upon install and only got rid of it when I
replaced the radiator with a Dewitts.
I've also ran drag strip and road course as well.
Get ready for a whole new car.
ran the B&M 24000 cooler upon install and only got rid of it when I
replaced the radiator with a Dewitts.
I've also ran drag strip and road course as well.
Get ready for a whole new car.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 497
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From: Monrovia California
Well Yank ss3600 & 3:73's highest temp in stop & go traffic in Kali last summer 95+ deg day I saw 223* it runs mostly at 208 I have a B&M cooler looking at me saying hey stupid why am I not being put to work I would like to hard plum the the cooler lines I dont like barbed ends and hose clamps are there special fittings for the cooler and the factory lines also can it be plumed in line with the raidator
Safety Car
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From: Monticello MN
Ed
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From: You can't get there from here NJ
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
If you're not going to the track, and it's only a street car, why change the converter? I had a ZO6 3.42 rear recently installed on my 03 coupe, and retained the stock converter. I drove an 03 coupe with 3.42's, and a 3200 Yank, and didn't like it at all. So far, I'm happy with what I have. Find someone with a 2800, a 3200, or Mike Mercury's GM tc, and see what they feel like first in person.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Cumming Georgia
My DD has a Yank SS3200, with just the stock trans cooler. Suffers a bit of gas mileage loss around town, no difference on highway because of lockup.
Only problem with temps is in 95 plus degree weather. Got up to 233 degrees one day in Atlanta rush hour traffic on 285. Normally stays at or under engine temp.
The converter was installed by the previous owner, who raced it successfully at Atlanta Dragway for a year. It would cost far more to replace it with a stock converter than it does to leave it in.
The upside is it accelerates QUICK! That part is a lot of fun. We have also run Yank Converters in our race cars for years without a problem.
Tim Glover
Only problem with temps is in 95 plus degree weather. Got up to 233 degrees one day in Atlanta rush hour traffic on 285. Normally stays at or under engine temp.
The converter was installed by the previous owner, who raced it successfully at Atlanta Dragway for a year. It would cost far more to replace it with a stock converter than it does to leave it in.
The upside is it accelerates QUICK! That part is a lot of fun. We have also run Yank Converters in our race cars for years without a problem.
Tim Glover
Last edited by TopFuelTim; Jan 27, 2008 at 02:34 PM. Reason: added QUICK
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From: CA.
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
That would work fine in a warm climate like California, where I believe you're at. Now, if in a cold climate, and you run your car in the early spring and late fall, I believe it may be hard on the transmission because of the extremely long warmup times in cold temps. That radiator transmission cooler also provides a stable, quicker warmup cycle, useful in cold weather, rather than just natural transmission-generated heat...JMHO.
Ed
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