GM Drivetrain & Suspension Chassis | Transmission| Driveshaft | Gears/Rear End/Differential | Traction Aids

N20 Converter Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:12 PM
  #1  
LMSeven's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 980
Likes: 0
Default N20 Converter Question

Yes I've searched...a lot. I've been looking at converters. I called Precision Industries, they recommend a Vig 3200rpm Multi-disk since I'm running N20. I thought OK...until they mentioned the $930 price tag. I look around on here and most of the F.I. guys are running regular 2600-2800 stalls whether yank or PI, a few N20 guys running regular Yank SS or VIG 3000-3600 stalls which go for $700~ also. I was really hoping to get a Vig 3200 single disk for $700~ or a Yank SS3200, both are the same price. My question is how imperative is it that I get a triple disk converter? There aren't any locals around here racing pick-up trucks outside of stock-ish Lightnings & BBC S10's so I'm resorting to the internet.

Truck is raced every once in a while, might use 5 bottles a year, and doesn't tow. It's on a 100 shot so I don't think it needs a dedicated N20 converter, but the guy at PI thinks so.

03 Reg cab step side 5.3 2wd with 3.73's, OEM 16's w/ 255/70's. Thanks for any help. I'll try to call Yank when I get some time. It's not that big of a deal, I just really don't feel like dropping a grand on a converter, plus money for the other random **** for the install like ATF, fast food, beer, etc.
Reply
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:19 PM
  #2  
nonnieselman's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 14,068
Likes: 2
From: Crystal Springs, MS
Default

The triple dics prolly means is a smaller Diameter converter.. so its got the triple lockup in it to off set the small size.. Make sense?

I rode in Silvermodos ECSB with a SS3600 and it was nice.. My buddy just put one in a TransAm and its not all that loose for a DD, but it flashes hard..

Ill tell you this, you get what you pay for in a Stall.. I tried to go the cheap route through PTC and it ended up costing me a couple transmissions and a whole year of fighting lock up issues, pumps, and you can imagine..
Reply
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:20 PM
  #3  
phasemaster1's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,416
Likes: 0
From: florida
Default

Think there is a triple disk 3300 PI for sale in classifieds.Thats a great deal I have the $900 version lolhttps://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=426783
Reply
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:47 PM
  #4  
LMSeven's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 980
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by nonnieselman
The triple dics prolly means is a smaller Diameter converter.. so its got the triple lockup in it to off set the small size.. Make sense?

I rode in Silvermodos ECSB with a SS3600 and it was nice.. My buddy just put one in a TransAm and its not all that loose for a DD, but it flashes hard..

Ill tell you this, you get what you pay for in a Stall.. I tried to go the cheap route through PTC and it ended up costing me a couple transmissions and a whole year of fighting lock up issues, pumps, and you can imagine..
Definitely..the minimum I'm going with on stall is a Yank SS3200 or VIG3200, both $700+ converters, but both the single disk and the triple disk VIGs are 9.5".


Originally Posted by phasemaster1
Think there is a triple disk 3300 PI for sale in classifieds.Thats a great deal I have the $900 version lolhttps://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=426783
Thanks for the link.
Reply
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 11:29 PM
  #5  
hog's Avatar
hog
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,379
Likes: 0
From: Woodstock Ontario Canada
Default

Save some money, run the single disk and dont lock the TCC at WOT. Easy.

peace
Hog
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 03:44 PM
  #6  
LMSeven's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 980
Likes: 0
Default

Thanks!

TTT. I know some of you fools are running N20 too, post dammit.
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:12 PM
  #7  
sickREDsierra's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,424
Likes: 1
From: Mobile, AL
Default

i run a single disk and leave it unlocked at WOT.

never any problems... the fuddle in my sig is a new converter i just got, but the cheaper version i have run for thousands of miles was a single disk 2800. no problems.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GXPJAY
Trucks and SUV Classifieds
5
Feb 13, 2022 08:15 AM
Jblake
GM Engine & Exhaust Performance
2
Aug 17, 2015 12:59 PM
USMCvet0311
INTERNAL ENGINE MODIFICATIONS
12
Aug 1, 2015 07:45 AM
WICK3DxGATA
FORCED INDUCTION
4
Jul 21, 2015 06:59 PM
grantpo
GM Drivetrain & Suspension
1
Jul 15, 2015 12:21 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:29 AM.