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Yep, the torque converter is like swiming in syrup. However, *IF* it can be "locked" once 1:1 ratio has been (roughly) achieved, the automatic transmission "loss" can be less than before--ie: close to a manual--but never equal to the manual.
The advantage of CVT is it's ability to infinitely 'adjust' engine speed to coincide with engine *load* so as keep the engine within its BSFC "sweet-spot," something that discrete gears can't do.
Last edited by gone-ot; 05-28-2013 at 12:38 AM..
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