Well that brings us into slightly a differently territory--the discussion of:
a) Lock-up torque converter/Planetary gearset with electronic solenoid control.
vs
b) Clutch/mechanical gearset with manual control.
As engine output increases, this topic becomes more significant. And very few of us--myself included--have real seat time with both transmission platforms when applied to big power. Charley Lillard (Malitude vs Mule) and the folks at Wheel to Wheel come to mind. It would be beneficial to all if they could fill in the blanks on that transmission comparison with respect to big power (i.e. 1000HP-T56 vs 1000HP-4L80E). Put aside the "driving experience" issue here and focus on drivetrain reliability and power application (getting power to the ground).
/Steevo
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