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Originally Posted by AlcyoneDaze
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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A slipping clutch tends to waist power, whereas a torque convertor performs exactly as designed. The thing is to limit clutch slip.
Depends very much on the available gear ratios and the skill involved. I think results will make for an interesting discussion.