200r4 question

[chevy2480]

I'm a 200-4R novice but i understand that running it without the lockup is a great way to burn the fluid and shorten the life on your transmission. I've got a bowtie overdrives 2004r and their site is full of useful information including how to properly set the TV cable. I just got the car that had it installed already so I've been reading the site and those guys seem to know their stuff. The transmission is amazingly tight and a lot of fun. I didn't know they were made to downshift from 4th to 2nd which is awesome, scared me the first time I tried it, great fun.

TV Explained...
http://www.tvmadeez.com/article/index.php

they've also got wiring kits for the lockup here
http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/catalog/catalog.php?Action=GETSUBCAT&CATID=OA2

Its actually better to run the trans with a non lockup converter and do away with lockup valve. There is less slippage and heat without lock. So its the complete opposite of what your saying.

 

[rustyroger]

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Its actually better to run the trans with a non lockup converter and do away with lockup valve. There is less slippage and heat without lock. So its the complete opposite of what your saying.[/quote]

That just doesn't sound right to me, surely the whole purpose of a lock-up converter is to eliminate slippage?. :?
I'm not saying you are wrong, just that I don't understand how a non lock-up will run cooler and with less slippage.

Roger.

 

[all4gss]

As I said, I am a novice so I don't have any experience to stand on... but as I understand it the heat is generated in the converter. Heat kills transmissions so it seams to me that if you have an option to use a lockup converter that it would reduce the heat and prolong the service life of your transmission?

am i way off base here :?:

I've got a 2,500 stall and I really appreciate the lockup, particularly cruising at 2,000 rpm on the interstate.