The torque converter is nothing more than a fluid coupling between the engine and input shaft of the transmission. The 96 with the 722.4 tranny does not even have a lockup clutch. It would be absolutely impossible for the mechanical torque converter to create power and make the car surge forward.

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Ali Al-Chalabi

2001 CLK55
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel
2002 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
Merlin Extralight w/ Campy Record