TomoHawk Posted January 1, 2004 Share Posted January 1, 2004 What is involved with using the electric lockup converters? I might be a little ignorant on this subject, but I was wondering if it was possible to use an Electric lockup converter like a clutch on an auto trans? It would mean less slip, and "firmer" starts & gear changes. thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted January 1, 2004 Share Posted January 1, 2004 Lockup converters have been around for over 20 years now. The Th700, Th200 used them exclusively in OEM versions. Their were some lockup TH350 trans as well. You cannot lock the converter from a dead stop, the engine will die. You need converter slip for idle. Some trans lock the converter up in higher gears, but the bottom line IME is that the lockup clutch is the weak link in the auto trans. Usually a failed clutch comes apart, clogs up the trans and converter passages, and takes out the drive clutches, etc. You might be able to use a diesel clutch the way you say, especially the aftermarket extra plate converters, but adapting to a gasoline motor would be difficult and would leave you with a ridiculously low stall speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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