YANK
VIG
just like the title says, i want to get my tranny rebuilt but im looking to buy a 2600rpm stall converter. i know vigilante is the best, but i heard yank is pretty good too, and i think the yank is cheaper, but i dont want something im gonna have to replace next year.
02' silverado ext. cb 2wd , 5.3 liter 325c.i. LM7, ported and polished throttlebody with bypass, Jannetty Racing 87 octane dyno tune, cold air intake with custom ram air, Heavy duty built 4l60e with vette servo, Z-pac clutches, "The Beast" Sunshell, transgo shift kit, yukon 4.10 gears with true trac, custom exhaust with Moroso Spiralflow, no cats, MSD 8.5 race wires, NGK TR55's
Originally Posted by farmtruc
I have no experience with a vig, but I know my Yank doesn't give me any problems.
I'd have my Yank 2600 for sale(want to go bigger) if I had the money/time/energy to drop the trans. I'd be going with a Yank again.
-Matt
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For the money the Yank is quite a bargain but you're getting a fullsize heavy mass converter. Reducing weight helps like you won't believe. I went from the stock 80e converter to the 9.5" 3500 stall Vig and dropped .6 in the 1/8th.
See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709
yeh but red ,hows the driveability?is it real loose like most 9.5s onn the street.my 9.5 i was barely able 2 drive on the street cause everytime i took off in order to get it to go i had to launch it,or it stayed real loose.when i was doing 30 the motor was doing 3000.i just want yellow to know exactly what hes gitting imto,cause he lives up here with me in the north and converters arent that good in the snow .if theyre a higher stall.26-28 is good in my opinion up here but anything after that and yoiure not going anywere in 2 ft of snow.my 2 cents.yellow i want you to consider this in youre calculation cause im sure you drive in the winter ,your truck.
mods:2004 sierra ext sb,20s ,big brake kit w,hawk pads,air bagged,2006 6.0 lq4 swap,vortec supercharged10psi, air to water intercooled w/ dual electric fans on it ,snow meth injection kit,60lbers, e-fans ,big radiator swap ,cam 218 /222 548/550 comp .hardened prs .1.85 comp roller rockers ,guideplates ,crane double springs,trans 4l65e built .pacesetter l/ts true duals w/x pipe and magnaflows,14 bolt rearend swap ,3.73s,aroemotive fuel pump system w/elec.fuel controller and bypass regulator a/n fittings, taylor 10.5s interceptor gauge,aem w/b a/f ,autometer boost/vac NELSON 93 OCTANE TUNED .
o ya my vote is yank for drivability.but greg is right the heavier 1s arent as loose or light ,in turn doont come up as quick.
mods:2004 sierra ext sb,20s ,big brake kit w,hawk pads,air bagged,2006 6.0 lq4 swap,vortec supercharged10psi, air to water intercooled w/ dual electric fans on it ,snow meth injection kit,60lbers, e-fans ,big radiator swap ,cam 218 /222 548/550 comp .hardened prs .1.85 comp roller rockers ,guideplates ,crane double springs,trans 4l65e built .pacesetter l/ts true duals w/x pipe and magnaflows,14 bolt rearend swap ,3.73s,aroemotive fuel pump system w/elec.fuel controller and bypass regulator a/n fittings, taylor 10.5s interceptor gauge,aem w/b a/f ,autometer boost/vac NELSON 93 OCTANE TUNED .
IMo you cant buy a better converter for the money than Yank..its about 1/2 the price of a PI converter
if your gonna race alot then go with the lite smaller PI but if your driving in snow and crap and just want good performance and tow capabilities outta your verter then go with yank...
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'11 lt 4x4 z71..tvs1900
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You get what you pay for. I have a PI A+
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Both companies make a good converter. If you are looking for something that you can tow with make sure you get a 10.5 converter. This converter will only stall 26-2800 tops. If you are looking to get more than that you will need a 9.5 converter however I do not recommend towing with a smaller diameter converter. I would vote for either converter guess I will have to flip a coin!
Goodbye from Vince @ FLT thread.http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/racers...vince-flt.html
I had no issues towing a Jaguar XJ12 on a trailer behind my truck with the Vig 9.5" converter. Now snow driving might be fun/interesting. I say park it when the crappy weather comes and drive a $800 beater. The Vig will pull lower than the stall but not as powerful, which is actually an advantage it loose traction situations. I am loving the way it woke up my 80e. It no longer feels like its geared so high in 1st!
See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709
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