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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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just wanting to know with my setup whats the optimal mph does my tc need to be locking up? I think its locking up waaaay too soon and causing some drone and vibration.
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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Can you even adjust the lockup? Seems like every converter I have had, It locks at about 45-47mph
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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Yes you can adjust lockup speeds in the tune. I've had the best luck setting cars to lock up around 50-52mph in 4th gear to avoid surging/bucking at low rpm light loads. That can also be fixed with airflow/timing though if you really wanna lockup at lower speeds.
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I am going to bump mine up a bit, it's too much and causes the RPM's to drop too low when it locks at 38mph (stock setting). I am going to bump it to 44-46mph range. At least in 4th gear. I will have 3rd locking at 30 as it does when you use "3".
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I moved both 3rd ad 4th gear lockup. just experiment a little till it's at your liking. Also moving your part throttle shift points help alot with cruising around town, especially with big cams.

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