Disable the converter lock-up
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Disable the converter lock-up GM High-Tech Performance
The Final Countdown
“As for the second area of opportunity, eliminating converter lock-up… TGOW launches hard and rockets though First and Second gear, but noses over dramatically midway through Third with lockup, dumping about 300 rpm in the process… This explains the weak trap speed relative to ET and could possibly account for a tenth or more in lost ET. It’s nothing $10 and a trip to Radio Shack can’t cure, namely an inline switch to disable the converter lock-up, and a 15-ohm resister to trick the computer into thinking the solenoid is engaged.”
Does anyone know how to do this? I am pretty sure I am having the same problem.
Best ¼ ET: 13.03@104.11
The Final Countdown
“As for the second area of opportunity, eliminating converter lock-up… TGOW launches hard and rockets though First and Second gear, but noses over dramatically midway through Third with lockup, dumping about 300 rpm in the process… This explains the weak trap speed relative to ET and could possibly account for a tenth or more in lost ET. It’s nothing $10 and a trip to Radio Shack can’t cure, namely an inline switch to disable the converter lock-up, and a 15-ohm resister to trick the computer into thinking the solenoid is engaged.”
Does anyone know how to do this? I am pretty sure I am having the same problem.
Best ¼ ET: 13.03@104.11
Re: Disable the converter lock-up well.. first of all. They are talking about a LT1 car right?
Most LS1's don't have a problem with the converter locking up too early during a wide open run.
Most here install a switch to LOCK the converter on the top end of the track.
If you are running the car in OD try running in D or 3 next time. More than likely your car is going into 4th gear near the traps... no locking the converter.
Most LS1's don't have a problem with the converter locking up too early during a wide open run.
Most here install a switch to LOCK the converter on the top end of the track.
If you are running the car in OD try running in D or 3 next time. More than likely your car is going into 4th gear near the traps... no locking the converter.
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From: OKC, OK
Re: Disable the converter lock-up Most here install a switch to LOCK the converter on the top end of the track.
I have a Yank SS3800.
