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freezmcnally · 03-04-2015, 01:13 AM

i spoke to a guy at aamco today. really just to get comparison prices on installs, rebuilds, info etc.

they dont get into 700r4 swaps apparently. just rebuilds, but in talking about the lockup, he said some guys forego that by installing a 'clutches' torque converter. i did a search and couldn't find any real info on this. can anyone enlighten me on this and is it a better way to go than trying to hook up an electronic lockup?

thanks

Bigdav160 · 03-04-2015, 07:33 AM

Not having a lockup is going to make a huge amount of heat.
There is a hydraulic lockup kit that works well but it's doesn't fit some of the later 700 valve bodies.

67 chevelle · 03-04-2015, 08:33 AM

My advise would be to keep the lockup in a computer controlled car . Nothing wrong with a non-lockup 700r4 they work great like that but ,, mostly in non computer controlled cars , 4l60e is basically the same trans , but the computer controlled version . The more you deviate from the original design with the transmission , the more "issues" you will run into

JJLT1 · 03-04-2015, 10:32 AM

street truck? keep the lockup.. its not that hard to wire up..
drag truck? don't need it.. just my opinion, im not a trans guy..
heres a thread
http://www.maliburacing.com/forum/vi...p?f=4&t=103917
search
http://www.bing.com/search?q=700+non...&pc=ASU2JS
.

freezmcnally · 03-04-2015, 02:46 PM

thanks guys. sounds like its best to just keep an electronic lockup.

leadfoot067 · 03-05-2015, 12:53 AM

the lockup in a 700 is not electronic. its operated by 12 volts and a pressure switch..you can get a 700 convertor without the lockup clutch,it usually only used in very high stall applications.and in my opinion the 700 sucks without the lockup..the MPG increase is very worth it,..and when its locked up its direct...no converter slipping at all=no heat=lower RPMs=better MPG

freezmcnally · 03-05-2015, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leadfoot067

the lockup in a 700 is not electronic. its operated by 12 volts and a pressure switch..you can get a 700 convertor without the lockup clutch,it usually only used in very high stall applications.and in my opinion the 700 sucks without the lockup..the MPG increase is very worth it,..and when its locked up its direct...no converter slipping at all=no heat=lower RPMs=better MPG

yeah sorry, im not that great with my transmission lingo. thats what i meant meant though.

03-04-2015, 01:13 AM	#1
freezmcnally Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: arkansas Posts: 186	clutchless torque converters??? i spoke to a guy at aamco today. really just to get comparison prices on installs, rebuilds, info etc. they dont get into 700r4 swaps apparently. just rebuilds, but in talking about the lockup, he said some guys forego that by installing a 'clutches' torque converter. i did a search and couldn't find any real info on this. can anyone enlighten me on this and is it a better way to go than trying to hook up an electronic lockup? thanks __________________ Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end

03-04-2015, 07:33 AM	#2
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: clutchless torque converters??? Not having a lockup is going to make a huge amount of heat. There is a hydraulic lockup kit that works well but it's doesn't fit some of the later 700 valve bodies. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

03-04-2015, 08:33 AM	#3
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: clutchless torque converters??? My advise would be to keep the lockup in a computer controlled car . Nothing wrong with a non-lockup 700r4 they work great like that but ,, mostly in non computer controlled cars , 4l60e is basically the same trans , but the computer controlled version . The more you deviate from the original design with the transmission , the more "issues" you will run into __________________ 68 Long Fleet , ly6 , turbo 350 , 3-5 drop , original paint , front discs 67 Small window , 7 foot bed , tweaked 6.0 LSX 2004R Medium Olive 58 Apache fleet , 235 , offy intake , dual exhaust , 4 on the floor , red/white 69 Long Fleet , Custom , 6.0, 4l60 , AC , Medium Olive

03-04-2015, 10:32 AM	#4
JJLT1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South of HoustonTX. Posts: 148	Re: clutchless torque converters??? street truck? keep the lockup.. its not that hard to wire up.. drag truck? don't need it.. just my opinion, im not a trans guy.. heres a thread http://www.maliburacing.com/forum/vi...p?f=4&t=103917 search http://www.bing.com/search?q=700+non...&pc=ASU2JS . __________________ JJ 71 SWB 360 Th400 4.56

03-04-2015, 02:46 PM	#5
freezmcnally Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: arkansas Posts: 186	Re: clutchless torque converters??? thanks guys. sounds like its best to just keep an electronic lockup. __________________ Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end

03-05-2015, 12:53 AM	#6
leadfoot067 horsepower junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: graham, washington Posts: 326	Re: clutchless torque converters??? the lockup in a 700 is not electronic. its operated by 12 volts and a pressure switch..you can get a 700 convertor without the lockup clutch,it usually only used in very high stall applications.and in my opinion the 700 sucks without the lockup..the MPG increase is very worth it,..and when its locked up its direct...no converter slipping at all=no heat=lower RPMs=better MPG __________________ 67 short wide box,350/700r4/3.73posi 71 olds cutlass "S" mom bought new..12.30s@113MPH



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