Lockup converter kits

[CWPottenger]

Has anyone tried the $165 Painless Wiring kit that comes with the pre-wired solenoid? Not sure why one would have to replace the lockup solenoid, but this kit includes a new pressure switch and vacuum switch.

That is the kit I run on my 700R4.. It works flawlessly and very smooth and responsive for engage/disengage. I tried one of the cheapo 4th gear only kits 1st and I had issues w/ it not always unlocking when I stopped quickly or accelerated rapidly.

Reason for a new solenoid is it is a two wire solenoid and some 700R4's have a one wire solenoid.

 

[Maliwagon]

Hey, How did the install turn out?

I'm about the swap the t350 for a 200 4r in my wagon. Trying to narrow down which lockup kit to get. I'm leaning towards the TCI kit previously mentioned.

Stupid question: Can these trans/torque converters lock up up in any gear if you wanted them to? I could see the benefit of occasionally locking up in 3rd if you're not doing highway speeds. The kits sound like they're designed to only lockup in 4th though.

 

[ssn696]

Sorry, but no update as of yet. Any day now, I plan to hit 'buy', but the K10 project is currently sucking the piggy bank dry.

 

[Maliwagon]

We've all been there, ssn696. I think my piggy bank has enough to finally do something.