Transmission input torque begins to increase as engine speed increases and as {HEAD ~ some engine torque} is transmitted to the transmission input shaft via {TAIL ~ the torque converter} 
Transmission input torque begins to increase as engine speed increases and as { HEAD ~ some engine torque } is transmitted to the transmission input shaft via { TAIL ~ the torque converter }
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