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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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torque converter lock up?

will leaving the torque converter locked up all the time cause any problems later on?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 05:39 AM
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If you leave it locked below 1300 RPM there may not be enough pressure to keep it from slipping. That will kill it.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 06:07 AM
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This would only happen in two/haul mode right?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by foul1
This would only happen in two/haul mode right?
no...you can drive in T/H all day if you have stock tuning..

OP: If you are thinking of a manual lock-up switch, don't do it..A TorqShift won't take it like a 4R100... Best way to change TC lock-up strategy is with custom tunes from an experienced tuner..
 
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