Nomad Torque Converter Lock-Up Control Kit to suit Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series

 

We have produced a comprehensive video on the full install of the Nomad Lock-Up kit.

 
 

As well as the videos there are comprehensive written instructions.

• Nomad Lock-Up Kit User Guide
• Nomad Lock-Up Kit FULL Installation Instructions
• Nomad Lock-Up Kit UPGRADE Installation Instructions

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a torque converter lock-up kit?
A torque converter lock-up kit “locks” a clutch that is internal to the torque converter reducing the torque converter slip to zero. This effectively gives you 1:1 drive to the transmission. The three most noticeable benefits are: a proven considerable reduction in fuel consumption, a noticeable drop in transmission temperature (which will increase the life of the transmission greatly) and the ability to give you 100% engine braking on command for all downhill engine braking requirements.

Why do I need a torque converter lock-up kit?
Due to most vehicles being manufactured and tested to be operated on sealed roads in suburbia, the torque converter clutch usually works perfectly. However when the vehicle is towing and/or offroad it can quite often cause frustrations to the driver as the factory ECU appears confused and is constantly changing to state of the torque converter clutch. With the assistance of the Nomad Torque Converter Lock-Up Control System the driver never again has to worry about fuel consumption and transmission heat and has the added assurance of extra engine braking on command when required.

Will I get better fuel economy with a torque converter lock-up kit?
A major proven advantage of the torque converter lock-up kit is improved fuel economy. This is especially true for towing where you can expect to get an extra 2L to 6L per 100km on the open road.

Can I manually engage torque converter lock-up?
The Nomad Torque Converter Lock-Up kit has been designed so the driver can manually activate the lock-up at any time at the simple press of a button.

What happens when a torque converter locks up?
The torque converter lock-up is a type of converter that has a clutch. The engagement of this clutch causes the engine to lock to the transmission input shaft thereby leading to a direct drive through the torque converter. A lock-up torque converter is often used since it reduces temperature build up and improves fuel economy.

What is the difference between a lock-up and non lock-up torque converter?
A lock-up torque converter allows the engine output shaft and the transmission input shafts to be locked together so they spin at the same speed. This results in less heat build up and improved fuel economy compared to a non lock-up torque converter.

Why didn’t the manufacturer to a lock-up kit in the car in the first place straight from the factory?
The manufacturer of these vehicles are required to build to a worldwide market. This limits their ability to concentrate on countries where many will never tow or upgrade their vehicle in any way but in others such as Australia our way of life means that we often tow significant weights and have multiple upgrades such as larger offroad tyres, engine upgrades, bullbars, winches or a combination of all of the above. This makes it impossible for the manufacturer to know what the driver intends to use their vehicle for and to what degree. Whereas the Nomand Lock-Up Kit allows the driver to configure to their own personal needs. This changes how the car drives and increases the benefit you get from a torque converter lock-up kit reducing heat build up and achieving genuine reductions in fuel consumption.