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Hurst said:... From someone who drives a low power econobox with 6 speeds, I have to disagree.



Small engines with less flat torque curves do require 6, 7 gears or CVTs. The Turbo does not. Apples and oranges.

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...(not to mention the minute loss of power via the torque converter).



The Porsche tip's torque converter only affects 1st gear, no other gear.