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NON - LOCKUP converters

02-13-2002, 02:50 AM

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NON - LOCKUP converters

Since my truck does not use a lockup converter, my only recourse is a lower stall / more efficient converter than stock for trailer towing.

I would to get your experiences with convertors, and what kind they were.

What I'm interested in is: If you used a really "tight" converter, did you have any trouble moving a heavy trailer, did it affect your shifting speeds any, and if you have a tranny temp gauge, did it help keep things cooler?

I have had advice ranging from using a 93% converter from Bill K (who doesn't really reccommend it much) to staying with a totally stock converter. I detest the fact that you have to rev the engine a lot to get the truck to really move, and that on a 6% grade at 55, there is no engine RPM difference between OD and direct.

Your experiences appreciated.

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