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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 06:38 PM
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4th Gear Lockup RPM ???

From what I understand, the 4th gear lockup in the TQ Converter is controlled by the PROM. What RPM is this set at to engage?
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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my car locks up around 42 mph.
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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So the setting is a MPH setting and not an RPM setting. Is 42 correct for all 700R4 thirdgens? I mean assuming it's light throttle/regular driving conditions, etc...
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 08:40 PM
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as far as i know, its set by speed. all 700r4's ive driven lock up between 42-48 mph approx.
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 01:23 AM
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Car: 1991 S10 pickup 2700lbs
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mine was locking at about 26 or 27, crappy.. disconnected for now..
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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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i can feel my tranny lock in and out kinda around the 45 mph... which is around 1,500 rpm.
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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 11:19 PM
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the lockup point depends on throttle position and speed.

A stock programmed, 90-92 L98 car, will lock the converter no earlier than 38mph, and only at light throttle. at 50% throttle it won't lock until approximately 46-47mph.

I don't have into on any others, sorry
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