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1/4 mile - how much faster with a lockup switch

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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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1/4 mile - how much faster with a lockup switch

I am just wondering how much faster does a lockup switch make the truck go? For instance my truck runs 13.6's without a lockup switch, and I am entertaining the idea of putting one on. Just trying to figure out if it will be worth it or not running the 37's or if I will just tear things up...

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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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I ran a 13.6 unlocked and a 13.3 locked
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Do you have a diagram or site for the switch pete? All the ones ive seen are for early model trucks...
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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Should be the orange wire witht the black tracer on the middle plug on the ECM, Tap into that run it to a switch in the cab and ground the other side of the switch, Then you have to take the relay out of the box under the hood and make a jumper. I'll try to find the diagram. When I get the truck back next week I'm gonna ry to get some pics of it and post them up.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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I shaved half a second off my e/t.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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I shaved half a second off my e/t.
When did you activate the lockup?
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 'strokeThis_'07
When did you activate the lockup?
yeah what he said when did you lock your converter?
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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I flip the switch right when I stop to stage. Mine wont lock in 1st like a 48re will it locks as soon as it hits 2nd.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BigB82789
Do you have a diagram or site for the switch pete? All the ones ive seen are for early model trucks...
Here's info for 94 to 02. http://www.tstproducts.com/Torque%20...p%20Switch.pdf
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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thought I had it on the computer but couldnt find it thanks.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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So hopefully 3 to 5 tenths...sweet. I can deal with that
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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I picked up 3 tenths too.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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now all i have to do is ditch the 3.55's and get a decent gear also
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Yeah with 37's I'd say a gearing change would help a bit.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 'strokeThis_'07
When did you activate the lockup?
I lock it as soon as the truck shifts to 2nd if I flip it too soon will not let shift out of first, then I have to unlock it and lock it back. Soon I will be able to lock it up as soon as it moves.
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