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Old 03-11-2011, 02:16 AM   #17 (permalink)
orange4boy
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Originally Posted by Andyman View Post
One modification I would like is to have the torque converter clutch engage in all gears and to stay engaged even when using high loads. I don't understand why it couldn't be engaged whenever the transmission input shaft reaches a reasonable speed such as 1500 RPM. A lot of power is lost by letting the torque converter slip while climbing hills. Maybe the manufacturers are trying to extend the life of the clutch by using it only occasionally and only for light loads.

See: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tch-10028.html
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