Dave @ yank converters
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Dave @ yank converters
Wanted to let everyone know that i was impressed with Dave of Yank converters. This morning i called him with questions about converters and what would be best for my ls2. Dave not only took the time to speak to me in length, about what would work and what would not. He was very very helpful and didnt try to rush me off the phone. He even gave me examples of converters that he had done. In the past in cars with my power and with my A4 tranny. What the real sixty foot were and how much power they were really making. All of which helped me make a better decision on what to buy. The conversation must have lasted a good thirty minutes. He had me feeling good about spending my hard earned money to get the right converter of my 2005 corvette.
I know i have read some threads where they have said he wasnt very nice to deal with. But i must say that for this occasion he was a blast to deal with. And i would recommed him to anyone who asked me where to get a converter from.
I know i have read some threads where they have said he wasnt very nice to deal with. But i must say that for this occasion he was a blast to deal with. And i would recommed him to anyone who asked me where to get a converter from.
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Wanted to let everyone know that i was impressed with Dave of Yank converters. This morning i called him with questions about converters and what would be best for my ls2. Dave not only took the time to speak to me in length, about what would work and what would not. He was very very helpful and didnt try to rush me off the phone. He even gave me examples of converters that he had done. In the past in cars with my power and with my A4 tranny. What the real sixty foot were and how much power they were really making. All of which helped me make a better decision on what to buy. The conversation must have lasted a good thirty minutes. He had me feeling good about spending my hard earned money to get the right converter of my 2005 corvette.
I know i have read some threads where they have said he wasnt very nice to deal with. But i must say that for this occasion he was a blast to deal with. And i would recommed him to anyone who asked me where to get a converter from.
I know i have read some threads where they have said he wasnt very nice to deal with. But i must say that for this occasion he was a blast to deal with. And i would recommed him to anyone who asked me where to get a converter from.
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Yes he is , he told me what my car will 60ft and he had no doubt about it. What rpm to start testing at. And gave me the name an number to john forces guy who makes a rear brace for c6. Now thats what i call good information.
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I went from 1.45 with vig then 1.34 with yank with only a 2000 rpm launch . Couldn't launch higher as track was green and cold
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dave
Dave really stepped up for me. My new yank that I ordered on Monday. I received it on Wednesday morning and man that was fast. Thanks Dave you are a man of your words. Now off to the drag strip Friday night,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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I have the Yank 2800 for my E-Force because Dave took the time to work with me, pouring over my options and what would work best for my application. It would not be a waste of your time to contact Dave when considering the addition of a stall.
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St. Jude Donor '09
he was way off in predicting my 60s!!!!! he said i should run way down in the 1.4s but he was way off! I have run a few 1.32s 
Dave is a great guy to deal with. He is building my new Yank right now!
Dave is a great guy to deal with. He is building my new Yank right now!
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Im not up on converters very much and have a few questions. I have an A6 running about 420+ whp and 410 wtq at the wheels.
What is the stock converter stats and with my power which is coming from a street cam and headers, what would be a good number to go up to? Its a DD street car for off the line and highway running.
Also by going to a higher converter does that mean my rpm will always be higher even at a stop and can I still cruise at 65 in the 1400 rpm range? Thanks.
What is the stock converter stats and with my power which is coming from a street cam and headers, what would be a good number to go up to? Its a DD street car for off the line and highway running.
Also by going to a higher converter does that mean my rpm will always be higher even at a stop and can I still cruise at 65 in the 1400 rpm range? Thanks.
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I suggest you give Dave of Yank Performance a call to discuss your options, and what to expect from the addition of a Stall.
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Got the yank installed last night , heading to the track tonight to see what it will do...remeber the other converter only went 1.73 and dave said i should see some high 1.3's or definelty 1.4s ........ Cant wait to see what my ls2 will run now best so for was 11.62 @ 122.30. Vette was really lazy down low.......... Will let u guys know what it does
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Got the yank installed last night , heading to the track tonight to see what it will do...remeber the other converter only went 1.73 and dave said i should see some high 1.3's or definelty 1.4s ........ Cant wait to see what my ls2 will run now best so for was 11.62 @ 122.30. Vette was really lazy down low.......... Will let u guys know what it does
I think you need some power to go along with the 60 ft
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St. Jude Donor '09
Got the yank installed last night , heading to the track tonight to see what it will do...remeber the other converter only went 1.73 and dave said i should see some high 1.3's or definelty 1.4s ........ Cant wait to see what my ls2 will run now best so for was 11.62 @ 122.30. Vette was really lazy down low.......... Will let u guys know what it does
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Got the yank installed last night , heading to the track tonight to see what it will do...remeber the other converter only went 1.73 and dave said i should see some high 1.3's or definelty 1.4s ........ Cant wait to see what my ls2 will run now best so for was 11.62 @ 122.30. Vette was really lazy down low.......... Will let u guys know what it does
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test results
Well went to the track last night and here are some of the results. Best pass of three . 11.42 @119.45 60ft 1.52 it was 91 degrees and we still have some tuning to do . Converter was locking up as soon as car shifted into third so that slowed us down. Track was not biting since it was so hot... Have some convertrer or transmission pump problems, trans fluid leaking out of peak hole , grinding noise coming from that area. Sounds like something has let go, towing car to shop , they will tear it down to see what has busted, will let u guys know what we find. Might be reason why 60s are off a little. Over all pleased with et 11.62 down to 11.42 could have been better if tuner can figure how to keep converter from locking up so soon. This really killed the top end.... I can really see car will run 11.20s when all is corrected would have at least ran 30s tonight but lock up wouldn't cooperate
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Well went to the track last night and here are some of the results. Best pass of three . 11.42 @119.45 60ft 1.52 it was 91 degrees and we still have some tuning to do . Converter was locking up as soon as car shifted into third so that slowed us down. Track was not biting since it was so hot... Have some convertrer or transmission pump problems, trans fluid leaking out of peak hole , grinding noise coming from that area. Sounds like something has let go, towing car to shop , they will tear it down to see what has busted, will let u guys know what we find. Might be reason why 60s are off a little. Over all pleased with et 11.62 down to 11.42 could have been better if tuner can figure how to keep converter from locking up so soon. This really killed the top end.... I can really see car will run 11.20s when all is corrected would have at least ran 30s tonight but lock up wouldn't cooperate
its still hot out will get better, just what mods do you have, rwhp
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Dave does great stuff I run his converters in my own cars and almost every customer's.
I run his converters in my own cars and almost every customer's.
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ls2 mods
ported heads 243s, fast 90, texas speed cam 228/228 @ 588/588, vararam coi, ported throttle body. 342 rear gears, hoosier drag radials, rwhp 440/torq 415 , tuned by mike used to be with thunder racing now hes tuning for himself, all in all not to shabby for a small camed n/a ls2
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ported heads 243s, fast 90, texas speed cam 228/228 @ 588/588, vararam coi, ported throttle body. 342 rear gears, hoosier drag radials, rwhp 440/torq 415 , tuned by mike used to be with thunder racing now hes tuning for himself, all in all not to shabby for a small camed n/a ls2