4l60e or 700r4 along with lockup/non lockup torque converter

[Justv610]

Looking to go with a fully manual valvebody here. Undecided on transmissions. I will be going with a place called "Transmission Kings" http://transmission-kings.com/WHAT_S_INSIDE.php

Currently I have a lockup style torque converter along with a 4l60e trans, and if I keep that I will need to flip a switch while cruising from 2-3, and 3-2. I want to eliminate this, so I might just get a non lockup style torque converter. I think I want to keep the 4l60e with a manual valvebody, but go non lockup. Is there anything that I am missing, or can I just simply do this and not have to worry about anything? Do I need a lockup style!? I am trying to stay under 1200 bucks on this.

Will this manual valvebody kit work with my truck: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TRG-4L60E-HD2/
Also, lockup, or nonlockup, and If I cannot go nonlockup, what are other options?

[Justv610]

Or if I keep the lockup style torque converter which wire would I use from the trans for the switch, and when would I need to flip this switch. Ive heard of a pressure style switch that automatically switches the lockup on. Is that true, where can I get one? Thanks!

[beatle78]

What do you know about transmission kings? I may need a new tranny and I found some bad reviews on them. Junk tranny's and not honoring 2 yr warranty. I'm trying to find out myself if that was an isolated case.

[beatle78]

for what it's worth: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-general/3046347-roy-copelton-or-transmission-kings-in-virginia-beach.html

[NEUMANNZZ]

street or strip? in my opinion non lockup strictly for racing, lockup for street.

[PBA]

To keep the lockup, there is a company called Painless, and they have a vacuum switch setup that works very well. It has the brake switch to disengage the TC clutch also.