AOD guys, lockup or non-lockup converter

my9302002

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Just trying to finish my research here before going ahead with the swap.

AOD with lockup converter or non-lockup converter.
That is the question. Those of you who have done this swap, does the car lug when going into third gear on lock-up?
If you did go non-locking, why? I can't see why you wouldn't want it.
Thanks,
Andrew
68 conv with 302 (for now) and 3.55 gears

 

dodgestang

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Its like Dejavu all over again

 

my9302002

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LOL!!
Just multi tasking!!!
BUT
I got it!! I understand!

 

12sec67

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does the AOD have a solid 1 piece input shaft or is it stock...

 

my9302002

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It was going to be a stock unit..BUT thanks to Dodgestang I went to the Clickclick racing forum and all I have to say is WOW!, what a wealth of information. Probably will go with one of Dan's builds. Just have to see how hard this AOD swap might be to do on my own.

 

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jimfitzgerald

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You definitely want lock-up for a street driven car.

 

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66forfun

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My Performance Automatic came with a non lock up 22-2400 stall. I have no problems using it for 100% street duty.

 

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jimfitzgerald

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You get approximately 7 percent slip with a non-locked converter. That causes heat, shorter life, and reduced gas mileage.