Re: [Amc-list] 998 lockup converter questions...

[Keleigh Hardie <keleigh3000@xxxxxxxxx>]

The higher stall may be academic anyway, I so far haven't found any...

Keleigh

Mark Price wrote:
> John Elle did his with a kit. I'd try a Chrysler websites or try to get a hold of him.
> Basically it's just different spring rates as the lockup is hydraulic. You want to get the lockup point above the area where it engages in town. we had a bunch of trouble with them new as they liked to lock somewhere in the 40-45 mph range. That was too low for the hilly area we were in and they would lock and unlock constantly, then they would start to shudder when they were close to lockup point.
>   They work best if you move the lockup to a higher speed somwwhat slower than your normal cruising speed. 
>   I'm not sure a higher stall will be much benefit? I guess that would be a personal choice.
> --
> Mark Price
> markprice242ATadelphia.net
> Morgantown, WV
>
>
> ---- Keleigh Hardie <keleigh3000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
>   
>>     I finally got a trans for my Eagle. It's another Eagle 998, but 
>> unlike my current trans, it has a lockup converter. I'll probably like 
>> this, if it helps the mileage and noise on trips, but it means my 
>> current converter won't fit, and it didn't come with one. Should I just  
>> get a rebuilt stock one, or since I may have to pay a core charge should 
>> I step up and get an aftermarket one? I figured since it locks up, a 
>> higher stall one with more torque for towing and stuff would be nice. 
>> Does anyone make an RV type converter w lockup for the AMC 998? BTW, 
>> it's got an injected 4.0 in it, FWIW.
>>     The other question regards lockup speed. I've heard that it is 
>> desirable to delay the engagement point to a higher speed than stock, 
>> and that there is a mod/kit to do this. Any leads on that?
>>
>> Thanks...
>>
>> Keleigh Hardie
>> 84 Eagle Sport 4.0
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