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Old 08-19-2005, 04:36 PM
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Can the PCM be used to lock the torque convertor of a 700R4 when mated to an LS1? If so, does anything need to be done to simulate the sensors that would normally be sent from the trans?
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I am installing a 4l60e and I am connecting the car side wiring into the brake switch that is used to lock up the torque converter.

I suggest you talk to John Spears at SpearTech to learn what needs to be done to make the 700r4 work with the PCM.
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Originally Posted by 914turboford
Can the PCM be used to lock the torque convertor of a 700R4 when mated to an LS1? If so, does anything need to be done to simulate the sensors that would normally be sent from the trans?
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My 700R4 has a wire coming off the trans that when wired to an ignition source when it hits 4th gear it goed into lock up. If I need to I'll hook up a manual lock up switch (did that on my '79 T/A) that'll work when ever I want it . But really, it not necessary.
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I know there are alternatives to using the PCM but I'd like to have the PCM do it so that I do not have to worry about it like I did when I wired our Diesel K5 Blazer with a manual switch. I'm wondering if the LS1 PCM locks the PCM the same way the 700R4 PCM's did and if the trans info is necessary for the PCM to do it.
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Default We sell a stand-alone lockup kit for the 700R4

If you are in need of a 700R4 controller, we make a standalone harness that does it all for you. 35.00 . Relay included.
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Originally Posted by Speed Scene Wiring
If you are in need of a 700R4 controller, we make a standalone harness that does it all for you. 35.00 . Relay included.
So I guess this is independant of the PCM. Under what conditions does this lock the torque convertor?
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Originally Posted by Speed Scene Wiring
If you are in need of a 700R4 controller, we make a standalone harness that does it all for you. 35.00 . Relay included.
That's what my buddy did with my 700R4. It's simple and works. The only time you need lock up really is in OD(4TH).
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My 700r4 is from a 1986 S10 Blazer 4x4. It only has the two wires for the TC solenoid. So I don't believe it provides any kind of signal to tell when it is in 4th gear. How does this $35 harness know when to lock the TC?
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NX74LS6,
Are you using a reprogrammed PCM? Or a manual PCM? Or a stock automatic PCM? If you are using a stock 4L60E PCM does it cause problems that the PCM does not get the correct signals from the trans?
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Originally Posted by 914turboford
NX74LS6,
Are you using a reprogrammed PCM? Or a manual PCM? Or a stock automatic PCM? If you are using a stock 4L60E PCM does it cause problems that the PCM does not get the correct signals from the trans?
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914, my pcm is reprogrammed(hp tuners). I have no issues with the VSS (deleted) . It is a LS1 A4 program (w/ LS6 timing and fuel curves) with all Auto info deleted. Lots more tuning needed to take care of the improved breathing- right now just stock program with a little fuel. Haven't touched the car in a couple of weeks- exept for driving of course. Lots of work ahead for that car, can't wait.



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