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Originally Posted by IsaacCarlson

1st-ON ON
2nd-OFF ON
3rd-OFF OFF
4th-ON OFF

So for me, the tranny would default to 3rd between gears. I could probably get away with two switches.
both on would be first,
turn off switch #1 for second,
turn off switch #2 for third,
turn on switch #1 for fourth. I could run a switch for TC lockup, but my question is do i need to unlock when shifting or can i just leave it locked? probably unlock for downshifting/stopping. i don't think i have to be spot on with the downshift rpm since my stall is AROUND 1400 I think.

what do you think?

I NEED A TACH DON'T I??????

You can leave it locked as long as you're not applying alot of torque... if you start doing full throttle shifts while locked up, you're going to smoke the clutch.

You can leave it engaged to allow for engine braking, as well, while slowing down, which may help save your brakes. I haven't changed the brakes on the van since I got it, and the inspection mechanic said they looked "nearly new"
when he measured them against "new" specifications. I can only attribute this to engine braking as often as I need to slow down, and only using the brakes (for the most part) if I plan on stopping, then only for as short a period of time as I can.