Considering that a torque converter doesn't actually convert torque, it's no wonder it's such a misunderstood component. After all, any device that has "converter" as part of its name should transform ...

If you’ve ever driven a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, chances are good you’ve been in command of a torque converter. At the risk of oversimplification, a torque converter transfers ...

Torque converters appear to be a bunch of mysterious whirlwind motion inside a spinning shell that transmits an engine’s power to the transmission and rear wheels. Although they seem complex, torque ...

With an 825hp Ray Barton Street Hemi going between the fenders of our '65 Coronet project (alias "Cool Blue"), we knew we'd need a tough, well-built torque converter. Stall speed and durability are of ...

For cars that only have two pedals, its time to make driving great again. Let’s make use of the scientific method along with a few dollars to optimize your driving experiences! OK, for all you rich ...

Beefing up your diesel pickup’s factory torque converter with a heavy-duty billet-style improves power, fuel economy and transmission durability — you can bank on it When it comes to towing, the ...

Several years ago, the idea of going circle track racing with an automatic transmission in your car was considered lunacy. Automatic transmissions back in the day weren't called "slush boxes" without ...

Even if you're a fan of automatic transmissions, you've likely heard them be referred to as "slushboxes" before. Here's why ...

Ford is recalling about 206,000 2004 and 2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles, because the torque converter output shaft may fail. If the torque converter output shaft were to fail, the ...

Q: I have a 2002 Buick LeSabre 3800 V-6 with about 126,000 miles. Sometimes when stopped — at a stop sign, for example — it will die (the issue’s been infrequent so far). It starts up immediately and ...

The combustion engine is bad at starting off. Because it first has to build up its power through speed, it cannot drive the wheels directly from the start, unlike an electric motor. In order to enable ...