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danwat1234 · 04-22-2013, 03:12 AM

I think the clutch is just used until the vehicle gets going a few MPH then it is a direct connection. There is no torque converter that is used when driving even if you floor it. Otherwise CVTs wouldn't be much more efficient than slush boxes.

04-22-2013, 03:12 AM	#153 (permalink)
danwat1234 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: washington state Posts: 29 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I think the clutch is just used until the vehicle gets going a few MPH then it is a direct connection. There is no torque converter that is used when driving even if you floor it. Otherwise CVTs wouldn't be much more efficient than slush boxes.