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Can A Yank Stall Be Daily Driven?

Old Oct 18, 2006 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Scream
I wonder why the transmission itself would make any difference? Maybe they set them up differently based on how they figure it will be used since most people w/ an 80-e are still going to tow stuff? I dunno, that is weird.
I think it may have something to do with the weight of most of the vehicles the 80's go in... I'll be willing to bet that 95% of them are much heavier than you are...
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 07:36 AM
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Good point!
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Rhino79
You'll be fine. You've got 2 things in your favor over the old schoolers....lock-up converter and overdrive. A lot of F-body guys daily drive 4000 converters. Just invest in a good cooler to keep it cool, and get a tune for it, and you'll be set!
I just bought a B&M 70274 Supercooler, do you guys think that'll be efficient? I know most people say the bigger, the better, but I got a really good deal on it and it had some good reviews, so I guess i'm going with it.
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Scream
Good point!
with that being said, in a 1/2 ton truck and 80 combo, I would get about a 3400 converter if you want around a 3000 ... I think that would get you there in an 80
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 08:56 AM
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not to be an *** but....


dont worry, ive used this picture on myself plenty of times
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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That's good ****...
You'll be fine with the TT3000. I've had mine opened up and still could use more. I still tow boats, 4-wheeler, utility trailers and whatever else. I don't tow them that often, but if I need to hook up to something I can. You'll love it for a DD. Goodluck
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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I've daily driven my Yank TT3000 for over 2 years, and I'm an old bastard too, sort of. I would never had thought it would perform as it does, and must admit, I had the same thoughts as your father is telling you when I first read about it here. I'm ready to either get a 4L80E or a built 4L65E, and I'll be going with a little less converter only because I'll be installing a Radix and I'm 2wd. A bunch of low end power and a 3000 converter with 2wd is a problem. If it weren't for that, I'd stick with the one I've got. I'm actually thinking about re-using it if I decide to go with the 65e.
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 12:33 AM
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not trying to mess up the thread, but, BAD, why would you chose a higher stall with the 65e rather than the 80e if you are worried about traction, because the shorter 1st gear in the 65 seems like you would want less stall in it, and more stall in the 80 to launch as well as you would in the 65 because of the 80's taller first gear
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 01:56 AM
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Because I already have it
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 09:31 AM
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My truck is very easy to drive with the TT3000 in it. I have to say, at part throttle, it damn near acts like stock. Everybody was saying a 3000 stall will take some getting used because you have to give it more gas to take off - WRONG - this Yank isn't loose at all.
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