Torque Converters

Choosing the Right Stall Converter for Your Turbo 350 and Engine Combo

Choosing the Right Stall Converter for Your Turbo 350 and Engine Combo

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 10 minute read

Stall speed is the engine RPM your converter allows before it stops slipping and starts driving the car. Put the trans in gear, hold the brake, open the...

Upgrading Your 6L80 Torque Converter: Performance and Benefits

Upgrading Your 6L80 Torque Converter: Performance and Benefits

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 6 minute read

SUMMARY: The 6L80 transmission, a reliable 6-speed GM system, can develop performance issues due to its stock torque converter’s wear. Upgrading to a...

Why a 3200 Stall Converter is a Game-Changer for Your 4L60E Transmission

Why a 3200 Stall Converter is a Game-Changer for Your 4L60E Transmission

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 6 minute read

A 3200 RPM stall converter (or torque converter) can enhance your 4L60E transmission’s performance for high-powered applications, whether that means...

Will a 4L60E Torque Converter Fit a 4L65E or a 4L80E? GM Converter Compatibility, Straight

Will a 4L60E Torque Converter Fit a 4L65E or a 4L80E? GM Converter Compatibility, Straight

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 6 minute read

Everything below is why, plus what to check before you buy a converter for either swap. A torque converter is a fluid coupling between the engine and an...

Bad Torque Converter Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Fixes

Bad Torque Converter Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Fixes

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 22 minute read

The torque converter sits between your engine and transmission and either puts the power to the ground or turns it into heat. When it starts to fail, you...

Role of Torque Converters in High-Performance Transmissions

Role of Torque Converters in High-Performance Transmissions

kirby@sachsmarketinggroup.com 5 minute read

Torque converters' pivotal role in high-performance automatic transmissions and their impact on acceleration and driving pleasure explored.Torque converters...

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