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Old 10-17-2009, 02:58 AM   #123 (permalink)
orange4boy
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Important note for transmission modders: Some transmissions use a pwm signal to give different duty cycles to the TCC. This allows some slippage. I found an article that explains how to do it properly although you will have to modify it to get the on demand lock up:

A604 transmission: Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Disabling(not really disabling but disabling the slip)

Adding a manual switch will actually reduce wear on your TCC and reduce heat build up in your transmission.

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Last edited by orange4boy; 10-17-2009 at 04:40 PM.. Reason: removed incorrect statement r.e. solenoids
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