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Carnage?

04-30-2003, 08:53 AM

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JoshPeters

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Carnage?

When I installed that controller/mystery switch I was hoping to use the torque converter as more of a clutch than a "fan" as it's designed. The converter does a good job of robbing power. I was hoping that the transmission would continue to operate normally even with the lock-up engaged. Right now I have the controller set up as "late" as it will engage. Which seems to be 36 mph or so. I like being able to supprise people light to light when I'm driving to and from work. It's probably pretty hard on parts leaving that switch locked in. Has anyone suffered ill effects by leaving this switch on? Anyone modified the valve body so I don't have this problem? What am I going to damage running it this way? I'm going to put in the Suncoast converter ASAP.
What kind of power will my transmission handle with the Valve body and converter?
As much as I'd like to drop a manual trans in this truck, I don't have the time, money, or hoist to handle the truck. I appreciate all the feed back on this. You people have probably seen this a thousand times by now.....

thanx again

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