Quote Originally Posted by PitchBlackC3 View Post
The RPM and throttle to get it moving are because of the stall.

Are you sure your converter is locking at cruise?
Do some logging. A significant enough misfire count can keep the PCM from commanding TCC lock up.
If your RPMs surge with every hill to maintain the same speed, your converter isn't locked.
hmmm interesting. what would cause this misfire count?