TCC lockup - which scheme would give better performance?

[Greg Hermann]

>
>Regarding the TCC, the only thing I'd be careful of is engaging the clutch
>too soon and plowing the maximum engine torque through it. Most TCCs aren't
>designed to handle the full torque of the stock engine let alone the torque
>of a modified motor and may be damaged if locked too soon.
>
>I thought this was a problem for the GN crowd some time back where chips
>were engaging the clutch to reduce driveline slippage (and thus get better
>ETs/MPH) but the price was wasted converters after only a few runs...


Betcha they were not unlocking it during shifts---

Regards, Greg
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>Mike