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niky · 01-29-2014, 02:26 AM

Depends on the auto, but yes, when the torque converter locks up, the revs stay steady with speed. Many modern cars will let the converter slip while accelerating, then lock it up when you let off the cruise.

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niky Master EcoModder Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,173 Thanks: 1,739 Thanked 589 Times in 401 Posts	Depends on the auto, but yes, when the torque converter locks up, the revs stay steady with speed. Many modern cars will let the converter slip while accelerating, then lock it up when you let off the cruise.