Automatic Transmission 2-Speed thru 10-Speed GM Autos | Converters | Shift Kits
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

locking converter in 2nd???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-22-2003, 08:14 PM
  #1  
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (12)
 
B18B1LS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
Posts: 1,711
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts

Default locking converter in 2nd???

Would it be okay to manually lock my converter in 2nd gear while doing my burnout? Will it damage anything? Thanks!

Jeffrey
Old 02-23-2003, 08:42 AM
  #2  
Restricted User
iTrader: (43)
 
2001 Pewter WS6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 2,669
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: locking converter in 2nd???

Why would you want to??? I put my car in 2nd when doing my burnout. I also have a line lock.
Old 02-23-2003, 10:34 AM
  #3  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Ragtop 99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Bethesda, MD
Posts: 9,491
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default Re: locking converter in 2nd???

Your tranny will not like it. You can get your tires plenty hot without locking the converter.
Old 02-23-2003, 02:51 PM
  #4  
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (12)
 
B18B1LS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
Posts: 1,711
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts

Default Re: locking converter in 2nd???

My reasoning is this, with my 150 dry shot I have to max out my MAFT and because of that my car loads up and won't rev past 4000 rpms. With my 4400 stall the tires aren't spinning very much at all with only 4000 rmps. So I thought if I could lock up the TC it would give alot of extra speed for my burnouts. I guess I'll have to find another way around it. Thanks for the help.

Jeffrey
Old 02-24-2003, 07:50 AM
  #5  
Restricted User
iTrader: (43)
 
2001 Pewter WS6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 2,669
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: locking converter in 2nd???

I think I am missing something here. I am at 6000 rpm in second when doing my burnout. What are you at 4000??? I also rev it a couple times to clear it out before I stage.
Old 02-24-2003, 04:30 PM
  #6  
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (12)
 
B18B1LS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
Posts: 1,711
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts

Default Re: locking converter in 2nd???

It won't rev past 4000 because of all the added fuel.
Old 02-24-2003, 05:01 PM
  #7  
Restricted User
iTrader: (43)
 
2001 Pewter WS6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 2,669
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: locking converter in 2nd???

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> It won't rev past 4000 because of all the added fuel. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I never heard of this before.. Anyone else care to chime in? If you did lock your converter it would bog your engine even more. I would go get it checked out and retuned...




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:16 PM.