torque converter lockup harmful?
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From: PA
Car: 2002 Trans Am WS6
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 4.10
torque converter lockup harmful?
with the torque converter lockup switch described in the technical articles, is harmful to your transmission at all to drive with the torque converter locked up?
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From: Winona, MN
Car: 85 Z
Engine: 383
Transmission: 700r4
You should have the torque converter locked in 4th gear for shure do to the gearing in OD. I would think it would be hard on you engine to lock it in lower gears do to the lugging (Load at low RPM's) I have mine lock in 4th (OD) only.
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From: Bonner Springs, KS
Car: 1995 Corvette
Engine: LT1
Transmission: 6 spd Manual
Axle/Gears: Dana 44, 3:45:1
Less heat will be produced in your transmission with the converter locked into a 1:1 ratio.. Less heat is always good for your transmission, so yes, lockup is good!
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