torque converter and lock-up
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Re: torque converter and lock-up (corvette4life)
I believe the lockup clutch on a 4L60E is the same as on a 700R/4.
So if you get a 2,400rpm stall TC with a lockup clutch it should work fine with a 4L60E.
To verify you might want to go to the Level-10 web site (link on my page) to see if they have any confirmation.
So if you get a 2,400rpm stall TC with a lockup clutch it should work fine with a 4L60E.
To verify you might want to go to the Level-10 web site (link on my page) to see if they have any confirmation.
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Re: torque converter and lock-up (vader86)
:confused:
At 2400 stall, it would lockup at 2400
At 2400 stall, it would lockup at 2400
As far as someone making a 2400, I know vigilante has them, not sure about others.
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Re: torque converter and lock-up (Red 86 4+3)
i know how a TC works, but im confused by his question, sounds like he doesnt think a new stall TC wont lockup anywhere
[Modified by vader86, 8:50 AM 9/5/2002]
[Modified by vader86, 8:50 AM 9/5/2002]
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Re: torque converter and lock-up (vader86)
vader what I'm asking is can I get a 2400 rpm stall converter and still retain the torque converter lock up. The stall speed and the Torque converter lock are two different functions. My understanding ( this could be wrong) is at WOT the converter does not lock up. On the 4L60E the lock-up is controlled by the ECM.
I hope I can get a 2400 stall converter and still retain the lock-up for lower RPMs at cruise speeds and better mileage. Also when the converter locks it keeps transmission temperatures down.
I see the converters in the catalogs with and without lock up for the 700R, but not for the 4L60E.
Thanks,
kerry
I hope I can get a 2400 stall converter and still retain the lock-up for lower RPMs at cruise speeds and better mileage. Also when the converter locks it keeps transmission temperatures down.
I see the converters in the catalogs with and without lock up for the 700R, but not for the 4L60E.
Thanks,
kerry
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Re: torque converter and lock-up (corvette4life)
Yes...you can, as the 700R4/4L60 and 4L60E are made from the same parts, except for valve body and govenor.
In fact, it's hard to find ANY converter for a 700R4/4L60/E that does NOT have the lockup clutches. ( You can find non locking 700r4 converters though, and they are referred to as 'dummy' converters ).
[Modified by BBA, 9:35 PM 9/5/2002]
In fact, it's hard to find ANY converter for a 700R4/4L60/E that does NOT have the lockup clutches. ( You can find non locking 700r4 converters though, and they are referred to as 'dummy' converters ).
[Modified by BBA, 9:35 PM 9/5/2002]
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