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Old 03-13-2024, 12:20 PM
Steve C. Steve C. is offline
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I see Art Carr mentioned above. A related tid bit, I presume it might be the same today but years ago according to Art Carr, the fuel economy to be gained by a lock-up converter may not be so great.
A few percent may not be worth it, especially involving issues with the transmission torque converter clutch (TCC).

This from Cliff Ruggles years ago, but I don't know how he feels about it today:

"I've tried using a TCC for retrofits into older cars, and like the non L/U deal a LOT better.
A high quality torque converter with efficient characteristics is required, but the whole deal makes using OD's in older vehicles much easier"

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...d.php?t=558807


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