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would you fit it yourself? If you do be prepared for snapped sump pan bolts - get yourself a 6mm tap if you don't have one.
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[b]2006 GXL Prado 1GR-FE [/b]- ARB Lockers & Bar, Tigerz11 Winch, snorkle, Custom Bash Gaurd & Steps, AJ4x4 Rear Bar, Spotties, UHF, Dual batt, 33" KM2s, Custom drawers, Ext Icon Coilovers, 4" SRC Shockies, Dobinson 4" Springs, Diff drop, Light Racing UCA's, Ext SS brake lines, Driveshaft spacer, Superior trailing arms, Nitro 4.56 diff gears, DBA Slotted brakes, TRD Supercharger, Bullet Ultimate Exhaust, XEDE Dual map Processor -
There is a good transmission place about 200m from my office, I think the time it would take me to fit it, vs the amount I can earn in that time doing overtime means I should pay them.2004 Prado GXL. v6 auto, ARB deluxe bar, exhaust, 2" EFS lift kit, Outback Acc rear bar,
rallye 2000 spots, roof mount dvd, dig_options stereo, toyota roof bars.
More to come!Comment
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fair enough! at least if they break anything they have to fix it[b]2006 GXL Prado 1GR-FE [/b]- ARB Lockers & Bar, Tigerz11 Winch, snorkle, Custom Bash Gaurd & Steps, AJ4x4 Rear Bar, Spotties, UHF, Dual batt, 33" KM2s, Custom drawers, Ext Icon Coilovers, 4" SRC Shockies, Dobinson 4" Springs, Diff drop, Light Racing UCA's, Ext SS brake lines, Driveshaft spacer, Superior trailing arms, Nitro 4.56 diff gears, DBA Slotted brakes, TRD Supercharger, Bullet Ultimate Exhaust, XEDE Dual map ProcessorComment
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So, DoubleD... How does it go towing the boat now?2004 Prado GXL. v6 auto, ARB deluxe bar, exhaust, 2" EFS lift kit, Outback Acc rear bar,
rallye 2000 spots, roof mount dvd, dig_options stereo, toyota roof bars.
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A lot better mate, I towed it about 160km and I couldn't get the auto trans temp above 75 degrees - I think the manual lockup on the torque converter helped a lot too... interestingly my scangauge showed just over 1L/100km fuel saving on the hwy with the converter locked up.[b]2006 GXL Prado 1GR-FE [/b]- ARB Lockers & Bar, Tigerz11 Winch, snorkle, Custom Bash Gaurd & Steps, AJ4x4 Rear Bar, Spotties, UHF, Dual batt, 33" KM2s, Custom drawers, Ext Icon Coilovers, 4" SRC Shockies, Dobinson 4" Springs, Diff drop, Light Racing UCA's, Ext SS brake lines, Driveshaft spacer, Superior trailing arms, Nitro 4.56 diff gears, DBA Slotted brakes, TRD Supercharger, Bullet Ultimate Exhaust, XEDE Dual map ProcessorComment
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I had the Nomad valve body fitted before we went to Tassie towing a Tvan camper. I reckon it is a significant improvement. More pressure in the torque converter translates to quicker shifts, more responsive kick down, less slippage in the torque converter which means the Prado feels more powerfull. Tows the Tvan up hills better than before. Overall really happy. Didn't worry about the lockup switch
Cheers.......WayneWhite 2012 GXL 150 TD Auto. Work in progress. Aiming to spend less than when I kitted out the 120!Comment
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I have installed one of the torque converter lockup kits and i think that i may have installed in wrong. It does lock the torque converter, but it doesnt hold it in gear. If i am cruising along with the lock on, and the car hits a hill, the car still down changes. However the change is jerky as the torque converter is locked.
Does anyone else have this? I had hoped that it would hold it in gear and stop down shifting while the lockup is engaged.Comment
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I am curious to know the answer to this as well.Originally posted by Wil View Post
From what I can deduce from Wholesale Autos' information page, it wont prevent gear changes.
http://www.automatictransmission.com...p?NewsId=42068
I also get the impression that the manual lock up shouldn't be used to try an save fuel with regular (not towing) on road driving. If you're wanting it to hold its gear up hill, I think you'd need an stand alone (aftermarket) Transmission ECU (TCU) that has said capability.[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Comment
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Mine does the same. It's not designed to hold a gear, only to lock the torque converter clutch up. By locking up the clutch you reduce the temp in the transmission, especially going up hills, but also noticable towing and on sand.[b]2006 GXL Prado 1GR-FE [/b]- ARB Lockers & Bar, Tigerz11 Winch, snorkle, Custom Bash Gaurd & Steps, AJ4x4 Rear Bar, Spotties, UHF, Dual batt, 33" KM2s, Custom drawers, Ext Icon Coilovers, 4" SRC Shockies, Dobinson 4" Springs, Diff drop, Light Racing UCA's, Ext SS brake lines, Driveshaft spacer, Superior trailing arms, Nitro 4.56 diff gears, DBA Slotted brakes, TRD Supercharger, Bullet Ultimate Exhaust, XEDE Dual map ProcessorComment
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Hi Guys
Can locking the Torque Converter be done without the valve body?
Will this give me a slower decent on downhill (Low Range, 1st) with an Auto Trans?
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I believe the standard valve body can lock in any gear except 1st and ReverseOriginally posted by Tazdevil View Post[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Comment
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I found no difference in 1st low going down a hill with locking the torque converter, the 120 prado must already lock it by default?[b]2006 GXL Prado 1GR-FE [/b]- ARB Lockers & Bar, Tigerz11 Winch, snorkle, Custom Bash Gaurd & Steps, AJ4x4 Rear Bar, Spotties, UHF, Dual batt, 33" KM2s, Custom drawers, Ext Icon Coilovers, 4" SRC Shockies, Dobinson 4" Springs, Diff drop, Light Racing UCA's, Ext SS brake lines, Driveshaft spacer, Superior trailing arms, Nitro 4.56 diff gears, DBA Slotted brakes, TRD Supercharger, Bullet Ultimate Exhaust, XEDE Dual map ProcessorComment
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