Torque converter questions
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Torque converter questions
I'm looking for a fairly conservative torque converter for 3.42s. I'm not planning on taking my 98 vert to the track, so it has to be something fully streetable. I also don't want to kill my gas mileage, and it also has to be able to handle my 295/19inch Michelin Pilot Sports. But I also want to make sure I get as much performance benefit for my money as well for switching to the 3.42s. Anyone have any suggestions on a torque converter that would fit my requirements?
I've been looking at the Pro Torque 2400 or 2800 stall, has anyone had experience with this product?
Thanks!
stros
I've been looking at the Pro Torque 2400 or 2800 stall, has anyone had experience with this product?
Thanks!
stros
Drifting
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From: Howell MI.
Torque converters
Torque converters are addictive
We just keep wanting more .
My SY3500 AND MY 3.42 GEARS are perfect on the street.
Now I want a ss4000e and 3.73
I can't get much going with Yank right now ,but they still have the best
1/4 mile times ,Best perfromance .
My SY3500 will be for sale as soon as Yank re-stalls it .
Middle of September I bet
We just keep wanting more .
My SY3500 AND MY 3.42 GEARS are perfect on the street.
Now I want a ss4000e and 3.73
I can't get much going with Yank right now ,but they still have the best
1/4 mile times ,Best perfromance .
My SY3500 will be for sale as soon as Yank re-stalls it .
Middle of September I bet
Drifting
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From: Lake Havasu City AZ
I have a Yank ST3500 which is a little tighter, meaning it does not take as much throttle input to get the car to move initially, and the 3.42. I runs great. Streetability is fine with the traction control on.
I have stock internals @ 300 RWHP and the car will spin the tires but not unexpectedly. I lost about 3mpg from the combo. Mileage change depends on the ratio of street to highway. Its probably 25% less on the street.
Mike V
I have stock internals @ 300 RWHP and the car will spin the tires but not unexpectedly. I lost about 3mpg from the combo. Mileage change depends on the ratio of street to highway. Its probably 25% less on the street.
Mike V
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From: Just a little outside San Antonio, Texas
I've got the same setup you're discussing right down to the tires!
I've got a Vigilante 2800 which I understand actually stalls at around 3200. Very nice for street (non-track) use.
EDIT: Forgot to add something important. I called both Precision Industries (they made Vigilante) and Yank and both said that all stalls 3000 and over should include the installation of supplemental transmission cooling. Just wanted you to know that. BTW, supplemental tranny coolers are very inexpensive and good insurance against premature tranny wear and failure. Note also that if you're looking to install the tranny cooler on an 03 or 04 Vette, the mounting hardware that comes with the cooler is NOT compatable with those two model year Vettes. You'll have to create a mounting kit.
I've got a Vigilante 2800 which I understand actually stalls at around 3200. Very nice for street (non-track) use.
EDIT: Forgot to add something important. I called both Precision Industries (they made Vigilante) and Yank and both said that all stalls 3000 and over should include the installation of supplemental transmission cooling. Just wanted you to know that. BTW, supplemental tranny coolers are very inexpensive and good insurance against premature tranny wear and failure. Note also that if you're looking to install the tranny cooler on an 03 or 04 Vette, the mounting hardware that comes with the cooler is NOT compatable with those two model year Vettes. You'll have to create a mounting kit.
Last edited by ArmyVette; Aug 28, 2004 at 05:20 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Dublin GA
I am running the SY3500 and 3.42 rear. Good choice for a street converter IMO because it doesn't overpower the tires as much as some converters with higher SRs. Works great on the street.
Mileage dropped about 4mpg with TC and gears, but the difference is AWSOME!!
Mileage dropped about 4mpg with TC and gears, but the difference is AWSOME!!
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Originally Posted by stros
I'm looking for a fairly conservative torque converter for 3.42s. I'm not planning on taking my 98 vert to the track, so it has to be something fully streetable. I also don't want to kill my gas mileage, and it also has to be able to handle my 295/19inch Michelin Pilot Sports. But I also want to make sure I get as much performance benefit for my money as well for switching to the 3.42s. Anyone have any suggestions on a torque converter that would fit my requirements?
I've been looking at the Pro Torque 2400 or 2800 stall, has anyone had experience with this product?
Thanks!
stros
I've been looking at the Pro Torque 2400 or 2800 stall, has anyone had experience with this product?
Thanks!
stros
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From: Suffolk, Long Island NY
Originally Posted by harleyvette
Would anyone know what it would be like to just have the 3500 yank converter or any make with stock gears?
Burning Brakes
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From: Poland oh
I have the 3.42's (2.73 original) and the yank 3000. If I had to do it over again would probably get 3.73's and the yank 2800. As far as MPG with the gear and converter change at the same time I went from 30 to 25 highway.
Melting Slicks
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From: FT Lewis WA
Originally Posted by ArmyVette
I've got the same setup you're discussing right down to the tires!
I've got a Vigilante 2800 which I understand actually stalls at around 3200. Very nice for street (non-track) use.
I've got a Vigilante 2800 which I understand actually stalls at around 3200. Very nice for street (non-track) use.
Vigilante 2800 is very street friendly in regard to the 2.01 stall ratio, which takes little throttle effort under normal starting conditions. The stock str is 1.94, with 1600 stall.
Originally Posted by ArmyVette
EDIT: Forgot to add something important. I called both Precision Industries (they made Vigilante) and Yank and both said that all stalls 3000 and over should include the installation of supplemental transmission cooling. Just wanted you to know that.
I decided since the Vig2800 stalls up to 3200rpms, that at $55.00 a B&M Trans Cooler to be a wise investment.
Le Mans Master
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From: Coral Springs Florida
I CAN relate..
I've been through the Pto Torque 2400,2800 Yank SS3800 and now I have the Yank Pro Thruster 4000 with 3.73's..
I personally liked the Protorque 2800 with the 3.42's at the time. I was running hi 11's then and the car was great on the street . Now of course I'm shooting for mid 10's and went with the more aggressive setup.
Good Luck
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I've been through the Pto Torque 2400,2800 Yank SS3800 and now I have the Yank Pro Thruster 4000 with 3.73's..I personally liked the Protorque 2800 with the 3.42's at the time. I was running hi 11's then and the car was great on the street . Now of course I'm shooting for mid 10's and went with the more aggressive setup.
Good Luck
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I have the same.....LOVE IT!!!
