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Old Nov 21, 2022 | 10:14 AM
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2006 Silverado 4L60E. Is it possible to tune the converter to lock up in 4th gear only?

Also, is there a way to delay lockup a few seconds after it has shifted into 4th/OD?

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Old Nov 21, 2022 | 10:15 AM
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yes it can be made to lockup only in 4th...its based on mph and tps per gear
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Old Nov 21, 2022 | 04:07 PM
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Depending on your setup I don't let the trans shift into 4th or lock up until after 45 mph. Keeps from lugging the engine.
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Old Nov 21, 2022 | 05:21 PM
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That was very helpful. Thanks!
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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 09:14 PM
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Pretty much what has already been told,
On my stuff depending on the setup, I like to lock up at 50- 55 in fourth only on a 4 speed. On a few I have set it a hair lower. I like it this way, works for me.
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Old Nov 30, 2022 | 05:41 AM
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Since where talking a truck here, I have mine setup to lock late also, but for those slow roads I have my tune set to stay locked no mater what when I push the tow/hual button. Because I find it SUPPER annoying to have lockup in the 55mph range on a road your constantly going 50-60mph on locking and unlocking all the time... Just a thought
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Old Nov 30, 2022 | 10:24 AM
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Jake, just in case you didn't know, both parameters must be met, before it will lock, so you can set one lower and the other as a trigger.
As someone else said, using a Tow/Haul button is nice, because it gives you 2 options, on the fly, and not just locking the clutch, but all the shift settings.
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Old Nov 30, 2022 | 10:30 AM
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The overall combination normally dictates when you can/should lock it up.

Cam size, gears, tire size all play a part in when the engine is happy being locked up.
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