Items marked by the "Torque converter" tag:

A fluid coupling allows the driver to use the clutch and gears with less skill and fatigue than with an all mechanical linkage, and transmits power from one shaft to another using fluid.

Torque converter (TC) dumps are one of the innovative components that have already helped many racers to set impressive records. Now Hughes Performance starts selling a Dump Valve Kit that can be installed in any performance-oriented car equipped with an automatic transmission.

It is not a problem to find some basic info about torque converters on the internet, but there are not so many reliable sources, which provide structured and visual data on this piece of automotive engineering. Fortunately, experts from Hughes Performance came up with a series of educational videos, providing insights into the main features, operation principles, and peculiarities of torque converters with a focus on performance-oriented applications.

ProTorque Performance company has recently unveiled its newly made torque converter, which will become an excellent addition to the company’s product portfolio. Designed specifically for 1,000-2,000 hp street cars as well as for racing cars, especially drag racing, the new U9 torque converter can find application in GM TH350/TH400/Powerglide 30-spline transmissions.

If you are familiar with the principles of operation of clutch mechanisms installed in mini-bikes or karts, then you will certainly understand the Crowerglide automatic clutch (AC) produced by Crower Racing Products.

Torque Converter rebuilding is nowadays a kind of service that is provided both by large remanufacturing companies and smaller-scale automatic transmission repair shops. The process is rather easy to comprehend, but to do it properly you will certainly need a torque converter welding stand. In this article, we will consider technical solutions that are used for the top-quality welding of torque converters in repair shops.

According recent studies, the market share of cars with automatic transmissions reached 90 %. ZF Aftermarket pays close attention to this shift to automation. The company has added two dozen torque converters supplied by Sachs for motor car gearboxes to its wide range of OE quality car components.

A torque converter (TC) is an indispensable part of modern automatic transmissions and CVTs which plays an important role in their operation. In many cases, TCs fail much earlier than the automatic transmission. Frequently, the problem resides in the seal leakages. We will consider this problem in more detail.

It has been known for a long period of time that Valeo, the French producer and supplier of auto components and spare parts, has established a 50:50 venture with the Korean company PHC Group. But only recently the official endorsement has been granted after solving all regulatory issues and the deal has been offically confirmed by Valeo officials.

EXEDY specialists are eager to capture new opportunities and contribute a lot of efforts to development of new technologies. One of current goals is an independent development of an iSG (integrated Starter Generator).