Locked Converter on Dyno
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I picked up 30hp doing that. I hear it wears out the convertor faster, but I'm not sure by how much. I've been locking it up in 3rd at the track for years with no problems.
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Originally Posted by Mooobunnny
My cheap Midwest get locked on the dyno and at the topend of the track.
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What does your rpm's drop to?
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how exactly do you lock the verter in 3rd gear? And then have it unlock in OD as to not say blow the 3-4 on highway aggressive driving. any url's for setting this up?
i assume at a rpm point you lockup but you definitely dont want to shift to 4th locked up right?
i assume at a rpm point you lockup but you definitely dont want to shift to 4th locked up right?
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I don't think that it's going to matter much whether the converter is locked or not when hitting the 3-4 shift at WOT.
WOT 3-4 shifts are clutch pack killers regardless, IMO.
WOT 3-4 shifts are clutch pack killers regardless, IMO.
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Originally Posted by samz28
how exactly do you lock the verter in 3rd gear?
the dyno tech uses a scan tool to override the computer and lock the converter....OR you can install youro own switch...
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
locking the convertor on a nitrous run is pretty darn aggressive. make sure you have strong kevlar clutches in that unit!
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Originally Posted by cyipher
who has a how to on installing a switch? or a least wiring diagram? And does it throw a ses light
i dont have one myself but from talking to people, im pretty sure it WILL throw an SES if you dont tune the code out.