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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 04:47 PM
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Does an 80' automatic have a lockup torque converter and is it electronic like the 81'?
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'No' and 'no'. The '80 model had THM-350 without lockup; the '81 model had a THM-350 with lockup; the '82 model was the first year with a THM-700R4...but it was NOT electronic (still hydraulic except for L/U engagement signal).

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'No' and 'no'. The '80 model had THM-350 without lockup; the '81 model had a THM-350 with lockup; the '82 model was the first year with a THM-700R4...but it was NOT electronic (still hydraulic except for L/U engagement signal).
Thanks, this get's confusing when trying to find the documentation on this. My 81 has ECU controlled lock up, but wasn't sure about 80'.
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