Torque Converters
What Stall Converter Do You Actually Need? How to Choose One for Your Cam and Build
Most stall converter shopping starts with a number. Somebody on a forum runs a 3,000 stall, a buddy says his cam "needs" 3,500, and a catalog lists...
How the Right 700R4 Torque Converter Transforms Performance
If you’ve ever finished a round of engine upgrades: camshaft, intake, headers, maybe even EFI, and then felt underwhelmed the first time you left a...
What Is a Torque Converter? Key Functions, Components, and Performance Benefits
If you’re building a performance car, refreshing a classic, or putting together a restomod, one of the first questions that usually comes up is:...
Maintenance Tips for Your Torque Converter | 4L80E Transmission
SUMMARY: This article provides essential maintenance tips tailored for everyday users and performance enthusiasts with rebuilt, custom, or stock 4L80E...
What Is a Lockup Torque Converter? Stall, Slip, and Why It Decides How Your Build Drives
A lockup torque converter is a converter with a clutch inside it. When that clutch applies, the engine is mechanically coupled to the transmission...
Torque Talk: Benefits of Installing an Aftermarket Torque Converter
If you own a car with an automatic transmission, chances that you've heard the term "torque" or "torque converter" from time to time. But what do all...
Talk The Torque
If there was a vote for the most misunderstood automotive component, we’re willing to bet the automatic transmission would rank pretty high, and the...