rgaynor85

Can a trans be hurt by haveing the torque converter lockup disabled. i have a oldsmobile im driving temporarily but the car had a lockup selenoid problem so i just pulled the plug to disable lock up. can this cause damage i wouldnt think so being some transmissions dont even lock. i would just loose gas milage correct.

s346k

iTrader: (4)

on a factory issued stall speed, i think you're fine.

the only by-product i can see of the converter not locking up is excess heat generated from higher rpm. but most stock stalls are under 2k, so i seriously doubt any damage will occur.

rgaynor85

ok thanks thats what i figured, my mechanic told me "oh dont drive like that youll burn up your trans" but it didnt make any sense to me why.. if anyone else has some input its appreciated

bigman

iTrader: (1)

i wouldnt reccomend it on a stock trans.

especially one without a cooler.

rgaynor85

what if it was only driven like 35mph on back roads no highway

bigman

iTrader: (1)

With a cooler and low speeds then maybe. But why would you own an F Body and not go pas 35

jswelburn

Its not an F-Body man

back4more

the problem is that the cooler circuit is tied into the lockup and the cooler recives only about half the converter/lube oil without going into lock up. so if you dont it will heat up too high and have lack of lube oil to worry about.