[Shotimes] tranny issue (maybe)

[Jason Hartberger]

Hey guys, my engine has been acting kinda weird lately - actually, ever 
since the tranny swap. When at idle, the engine will normally rev fine at 
about 900 rpm (I have ted b's chip in), but occasionally (every few minutes 
or so worth of idling), the engine will... I guess grab? the RPMs will dip 
to about 700 for just a tiny little while and the car will start to lurch 
forward a little if I'm not on the brake. it's like the torque converter is 
starting to lock up for just a little while... like a tenth of a second, but 
then it'll back off and everything will be ok. I do have a brand new AXODE 
in there so it's under warranty, but is there something wrong with my 
tranny? I'm not too worried about it as it hasn't caused the engine to stall 
yet.

While I'm on the subject... when I'm at highway speeds, after letting off 
the throttle to slow down and pressing on it again, the engine will rev up 
like it should, then it goes down about 300-400 rpm, apparently as the 
torque converter locks up. it stays down until it happens again the next 
time I get on the throttle (even ever so slightly). Is this normal? it 
happens every frickin' time I let go of the throttle... shouldn't the 
converter stay locked up? or not? I really don't know much about ATXs.... 
please help!

Jason