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Mar 9, 2006 | 08:33 AM

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Can a trans be hurt by?

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.

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Mar 9, 2006 | 09:01 AM

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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.

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Mar 9, 2006 | 09:26 AM

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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

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Mar 9, 2006 | 11:00 AM

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i wouldnt reccomend it on a stock trans.

especially one without a cooler.

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Mar 9, 2006 | 11:11 AM

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

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Mar 9, 2006 | 12:25 PM

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

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

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Mar 9, 2006 | 06:46 PM

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Its not an F-Body man

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Mar 9, 2006 | 10:55 PM

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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.

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