Yank vs ProTorque
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Le Mans Master
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From: Living the Taxation Dream Indiana
Yank vs ProTorque
Hi all,
I am almost ready to pull the trigger on a rear end to get rid of my 2.73's
. I am going to go with the 3.42's and a 2800 or 3000 stall converter. I noticed that the Yank and the ProTorque are similar in price. Any suggestions on which is better and why. Thanks for your help 
I am almost ready to pull the trigger on a rear end to get rid of my 2.73's
. I am going to go with the 3.42's and a 2800 or 3000 stall converter. I noticed that the Yank and the ProTorque are similar in price. Any suggestions on which is better and why. Thanks for your help
Melting Slicks
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From: Davie Florida
I have had the Pro Torque 2400 and the Yank ST3500 in my car.
If you are going to stick with a small converter with 2800 to 3000 stall there really isn't a big difference between the Yank and the Pro Torque converters. Just buy the converter you can get the best deal on. Yank really shine if you want a converter with more stall. The Yanks SS series converters are great street/strip converters they can be had in stalls from 3200 to 4200. If you are going to go with a more aggressive converter get the Yank hands down.
If you are going to stick with a small converter with 2800 to 3000 stall there really isn't a big difference between the Yank and the Pro Torque converters. Just buy the converter you can get the best deal on. Yank really shine if you want a converter with more stall. The Yanks SS series converters are great street/strip converters they can be had in stalls from 3200 to 4200. If you are going to go with a more aggressive converter get the Yank hands down.
Melting Slicks
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From: Davie Florida
Originally Posted by Face
How many of the fast guys do you see running pro torque? 
Yank all the way!
Yank all the way!
Well said.Seriously as far as I know Pro Torque does not make a converter with a stall greater than 2800-3000. Because of the design of the Yank converters they hit hard from the line and pull very hard up top also.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Melville New York
I also had the same question a while ago and the verdict was Pro Torque.
Highly recommended by several tranny and performance guys.
I was going to bring it to the shop next week. Now I have some concerns. I was going to go with a 2800 stall Pro Torque.
I have 373's.
Highly recommended by several tranny and performance guys.
I was going to bring it to the shop next week. Now I have some concerns. I was going to go with a 2800 stall Pro Torque.
I have 373's.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Living the Taxation Dream Indiana
Originally Posted by Face
How many of the fast guys do you see running pro torque?
Yank all the way!
Yank all the way!
This may say it all. I am now thinking that I better go with the Yank. Thanks for the advice all. I am going to have either LPE or DTE do the work. I see that LPE sells the Yank, but DTE sells the rear case.....more decisions 
Burning Brakes
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From: Clarksburg MD
I have a PT2800 (actually got mine from Mitch!) and couldn't be happier.
My car was badly tuned for upper RPMs, but down low I pulled 1.638 60' and thats with 3.15's. That was last years runs and have dont a few mods this summer and haven't been back to the track, going in 2 weeks.
Why I like the PT2800 - It's stall is low enough for me that I can drive around town and not notice it. For the 3-5 times a year I go to the track (haven't gone YET) it works great. Not to mention at red lights on street tires or even nitto RII's I think a lower stall will break loose less then a high stall.
My car was badly tuned for upper RPMs, but down low I pulled 1.638 60' and thats with 3.15's. That was last years runs and have dont a few mods this summer and haven't been back to the track, going in 2 weeks.
Why I like the PT2800 - It's stall is low enough for me that I can drive around town and not notice it. For the 3-5 times a year I go to the track (haven't gone YET) it works great. Not to mention at red lights on street tires or even nitto RII's I think a lower stall will break loose less then a high stall.
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From: Elko, Nevada
I went from the 2.73's to 3.42's and a Yank SY3500. I don't 'track'
my car that often at the drag strip so the SY fit my needs well.
I've never heard bad things about Pro-Torque, but I have seen a good
many people that use them, end up moving to a Yank because of the
over 3000 stall.
You will have a whole new car and lot's of fun when you do pull the
trigger.
my car that often at the drag strip so the SY fit my needs well.
I've never heard bad things about Pro-Torque, but I have seen a good
many people that use them, end up moving to a Yank because of the
over 3000 stall.
You will have a whole new car and lot's of fun when you do pull the
trigger.
Racer
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From: Hartland Wisconsin
Originally Posted by Face
How many of the fast guys do you see running pro torque?
Yank all the way!
Yank all the way!
That explains why I ordered my PT4000 last week to go with my StageII DTE 3.90 diff
now they just need to be delivered so I can get the car back togetherMike, i'll be in touch I need to talk to you about some things
JEFF
Last edited by 99SlowC5; Aug 15, 2004 at 12:20 AM.
Drifting
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From: Bowling Green KY
I don't want to trample on your PT / Yank thread, but this is my experience.
I also had my 2.73s changed out and installed 3.42s about a month ago. I was going to get a Yank, but the delivery time was about two months. My tuner recommended a Vigilante 2800 and said that it was approx. the equilalent of a Yank 3200. I took his advice and have been very happy.
BTW, I do not race, but wanted a more agressive street performance.
JMHO
Good luck!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Living the Taxation Dream Indiana
Now I am getting confised again. I am going to have to call both LPE and DTE next week and talk through it with them. I want my car to "feel" about the same under light load or partial throttle as it does now, but have the guts when I hit the gas. I take my car to the track about 6 times or so a year and do not want to deal with slicks (track is 1.5 hours away) and I enjoy taking this car on road trips. Sounds like 3.42's are going to be the way to go, but maybe I better try driving a couple of cars with different level stalls.....anyone have one close by Thanks again for your advice everyone
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From: Texas Speed TX
Don't forget about the TCI converters also guys! They usually sell for $459.99. We've run the tci verters in our heads cam cars with good results all the way well into the 10s n/a 
Jason
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