Go to www.howstuffworks.com I am sure they have a good writeup on how torque converters and auto transmissions work. Your problem would have to lie somewhere in engine management.

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Ali Al-Chalabi

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