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Old 11-27-2010, 09:23 AM   #22 (permalink)
comptiger5000
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I agree. A well tuned slush box with a low stall torque converter with a strong lockup clutch (allowing aggressive use without risk of slippage) will do pretty well for mpg. In some vehicles, such as mine, implementing this may be much easier and/or cheaper than converting to a manual. Some vehicles just weren't meant to hold a manual tranny.
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