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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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TCI Torque Convert Lock up kit?

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...50+4294844569+

Anyone know how well these work?

Vacuum switch work good to unlock it?

I wanted to try the other ones but I have VSS in the transmission and the others require a mechanical speedo

So again how did it work out for you?
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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It works about as well as anything else. It's somewhat similar to what the factory used on non-computer-controlled vehicles.
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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I mean how does it work out automatically? I did not want to use a manual setup.
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
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It has a 4th gear pressure switch that's installed in the valve body to lock the TCC up automatically in overdrive, and a vacuum switch to unlock it while coasting or at WOT.
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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Well hopefully it works as advertised since I just purchased it yesterday.
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