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Old 02-05-2007, 12:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trevor
Fast shifting without specific calculated clutch engagement is not the answer. A clutch in no way resembles a torque converter.
I'm not sure I completely followed you...

I know a clutch sacrifices bits and pieces of itself to friction everytime you shift and is mechanically coupled to the engine, whereas a torque convertor uses hydraulic fluids to transfer power..

will the 5-speed give him an advantage over my 4EAT
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