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mhigham · 12-05-2012, 10:48 AM

Wouldn't one rather have the converter unlocked for acceleration? This allows torque multiplication. Locking it gives a more direct feel but less torque. Unlocked also adds heat.

12-05-2012, 10:48 AM	#29
mhigham Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: MI Posts: 84 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wouldn't one rather have the converter unlocked for acceleration? This allows torque multiplication. Locking it gives a more direct feel but less torque. Unlocked also adds heat.