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: Converter Lock-Up Valve?


cdhd2001
12-01-2004, 01:52 PM
What exactly does the converter lockup valve do thats better than stock?

Thanks :ro)

Mike L.
12-01-2004, 02:06 PM
The Allison runs at 250 psi and drops to 150 psi anytime the converter clutch comes on. The Transgo converter flow valve allows you to bump that pressure to either 170 or 190 psi.

mike

cdhd2001
12-01-2004, 05:06 PM
MikeL,

Thanks as always!

Krusty
12-01-2004, 10:58 PM
who makes this and is it externally installed or does the tranny need to come out

dmaxalliTech
12-02-2004, 12:16 AM
valve is made by Trans go and trans needs to come down/apart to be isntalled