Help with stall speed...
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From: DeBary Florida
Help with stall speed...
My car is a 2000 with a mild cam, springs, Harland rockers, Haltech intake and Vinci programer. I am having 3.73s installed next week and I wanted your input on what stall speed Yank to get. I need to retain street driveability for the Mrs.
Should I get the 2600,2800 or 3000?
Should I get the 2600,2800 or 3000?
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From: mission b.c.
i have yanks, ss3200 w/3.42 gears on my everday driver. it feels almost like stock and when i wot on the street in 1st gear it smokes my zo6 size tires. if i went to 3.73 gears i wouldn't hesitate in choosing a yank ss3600.
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From: Dallas Tx
I would go with the 2600. When I had my coupe, I started out with a 3500 and hated it. I then put in a 2800-3000 and still hated it.
I would try to drive or ride in someone's car that has a stall so you can judge for yourself.
I would try to drive or ride in someone's car that has a stall so you can judge for yourself.
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From: DeBary Florida
Originally Posted by 03SpiralGray
I would go with the 2600. When I had my coupe, I started out with a 3500 and hated it. I then put in a 2800-3000 and still hated it.
I would try to drive or ride in someone's car that has a stall so you can judge for yourself.
I would try to drive or ride in someone's car that has a stall so you can judge for yourself.
What did you hate about it? This will be my first aftermarket converter so I have no idea what to expect and with the labor cost I only want to do it once! Thanks for your input..
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From: Living the Taxation Dream Indiana
Under normal and part throttle driving, I can not tell much difference between my Yank 2800 and the stock 1600 stall. However, full throttle is much better. I can vouch that the 2800 will not be too much stall. I personally do not feel like the 2600 would be worth the price, you will get almost no gains. If you ever want to race at the strip, and will runs DR's or slicks, I would go with at least the 3000. If you only plan on running runflats or another not so sticky tire, then the 2800 may be a good choice, especially for the price 
Last edited by JeremyMSG; Jan 5, 2005 at 06:30 PM.
Drifting
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From: Howell MI.
Originally Posted by TGBEATY
My car is a 2000 with a mild cam, springs, Harland rockers, Haltech intake and Vinci programer. I am having 3.73s installed next week and I wanted your input on what stall speed Yank to get. I need to retain street driveability for the Mrs.
Should I get the 2600,2800 or 3000?
Should I get the 2600,2800 or 3000?
Advanced
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From: Macomb IL
Originally Posted by blktie8
YANK SS3600 and you'll only do it once!
Last edited by hotrod18_69; Jan 5, 2005 at 09:07 PM.
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[QUOTE=03SpiralGray]I would go with the 2600. When I had my coupe, I started out with a 3500 and hated it. I then put in a 2800-3000 and still hated it.
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What rear end ratio did you have?
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What rear end ratio did you have?
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[QUOTE=Face][QUOTE=03SpiralGray]I would go with the 2600. When I had my coupe, I started out with a 3500 and hated it. I then put in a 2800-3000 and still hated it.
You need to decide what you want the car to do, Drag, autocross, street driving, etc.
Then since stall speed is directly related to engine torque and vehicle weight and axle ratio. CONSULT THE CONVERTER MFG. For the correct stall speed.
Converter selection should be one of the last things you consider when modding your car!
What rear end ratio did you have?
Then since stall speed is directly related to engine torque and vehicle weight and axle ratio. CONSULT THE CONVERTER MFG. For the correct stall speed.
Converter selection should be one of the last things you consider when modding your car!
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From: DeBary Florida
I have 3.15 but next week I will have 3.73 and will do the converter at the same time. The car will be mostly street driven and it has nitto 555 tires now, which grip a little better.
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From: Murphy TX
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Assuming you're looking for just a little more oomph that won't have the better half complaining about a sloppy pedal or increased exhaust note, you might look at something like the PT2400. Small and near stock feel. If that's too small, maybe something like a PI 26-2800 Vig or better yet a Yank SS3200. As you go to higher stalls in the Yank SS line (which everybody likes these days) you'll have a harder and harder time (launching!) on street tires. If you're not into street racing that's not as big a deal... As far as low STR converters go, I've had a SY3500+3.73s for about three years now and find it real easy to drive. Bored with it now though... 
I disagree with corvettebob1's suggestion that a converter should be among the last things you consider, even if only because trying to pick one makes you think about how you really want to use the car. I do agree with the thrust of his comment, that picking the right converter is dependent on many factors (some of which you may have to forecast a little.)
Enjoy your new gears. Prepare yourself for a "wow, that's different" moment.
I disagree with corvettebob1's suggestion that a converter should be among the last things you consider, even if only because trying to pick one makes you think about how you really want to use the car. I do agree with the thrust of his comment, that picking the right converter is dependent on many factors (some of which you may have to forecast a little.)
Enjoy your new gears. Prepare yourself for a "wow, that's different" moment.
Melting Slicks
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From: Miami Fl
Originally Posted by TGBEATY
My car is a 2000 with a mild cam, springs, Harland rockers, Haltech intake and Vinci programer. I am having 3.73s installed next week and I wanted your input on what stall speed Yank to get. I need to retain street driveability for the Mrs.
Should I get the 2600,2800 or 3000?
Should I get the 2600,2800 or 3000?
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From: DeBary Florida
Originally Posted by urslooow
My dyno curve saw the power really come on at 2950 rpm's, so chuck at FLP said the 2800 vigilante would work fine, that was 3 years ago. the car runs 11.2's with 1.5 sec 60 ft times. big difference when adding in the 3.42's! My wife drives the car (when it needs new tires and I don't want to wait for it ) AND IT'S no problem (except for that one time when i first put the blower in and she leaned on the gas coming out of my complex and turned the car around onto the grass)
Thanks for your help guys. I just orderd the Yank 2800. I think that will fit my needs the best.
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From: Living the Taxation Dream Indiana
Originally Posted by TGBEATY
Thanks for your help guys. I just orderd the Yank 2800. I think that will fit my needs the best.
If you are only running street tires, it will be nothing but tire smoke anyways. This is the converter I have and I am sure you will be happy with it too