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What does a trans lockup switch do, and will it benefit me?

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Old 03-24-2011, 10:56 AM
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Default What does a trans lockup switch do, and will it benefit me?
Simple question, I figure? I know it creates a direct-drive or something or other... its supposed to help with economy and power... but thats about all I know about that.
 
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Old 03-29-2011, 11:03 PM
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It locks up the Torque Converter...

I hope this page helps shed some light for you... It is for a 4r100 but I think it will give you the idea...Welcome to guzzle's TC Lockup Mod Web Page
 
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Old 03-29-2011, 11:08 PM
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So basically it does exactly what tony wildman is gonna do for me in my custom tuning; take better control of the clutches and torque convertor...
 
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Old 03-29-2011, 11:10 PM
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Yes sir... You will feel 4 shifts with Tony's tunes... 1-2, 2-3, lockup and then into OD.
 
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Old 03-29-2011, 11:19 PM
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Saweet! Thank ya, Sir!
 
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