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Old May 24, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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TPI to carb

If i switched from TPI to carb in a 88 Iroc and elminated the computer. what do i have to do to get the lockup converter to function properly. Thanks
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Old May 31, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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im now just stumbling across the same situation, i beleive that a manual switch can be put into to play but not sure, maybe somebody can clear it up for us
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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do a search or read the tech article on how to manual lock-up the tc.
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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You can either use a toggle switch or an aftermarket setup that uses vac/speed.

If you can find an older canadian version of the car they were non CC and used a small vac switch mounted by the brake booster to operate the lockup.

In either case search it!
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