ProTorque Provides New U9 Torque Converter
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.
Check out how the U9 torque converter is produced
Developed on
the basis of extremely popular Revolution series converters, the U9 unit is another
step forward in creation of efficient transmission components highly-anticipated
in the world of motorsports.
ProTorque initially designed the U9 unit as a
successor of conventional converters applied in racing transmissions during the
last 50 years. After thorough testing, ProTorque engineers noted that its new
product has greater operational characteristics than any of its previous torque
converters and it is ideal for the 1,000-2,000 hp range. In terms of
dimensions, U9’s are bigger than conventional “8” Series converters and smaller
than “9” Series converters, but still are capable of providing much better
performance.
The U9 solution ensures enhanced level of flash
stall, which has a positive impact on the acceleration potential of a vehicle.
Thanks to the use of advanced materials, the new converter is designed to be extremely
durable yet incredibly lightweight. ProTorque continues to expand horizons of
new technologies for racing cars and unleashes the full potential of converters
in affecting the gear shifting capacity, and the new U9 series turned out to be
a perfect combination of positive experience of the past and innovative
technologies.
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Thanks to almost 2 years of rigorous research, design, through testing and modifications, ProTorque’s achieved impressive results. Because of the wide range of application of the U9 unit, teams of different racing classes can use this great transmission component for breaking records and winning championship titles. ProTorque’s U9 series converters have already hit the market and prices range from $1,799 USD for a weld-together unit to $2,999 USD for the aluminum bolt-together version. This product is expected to become a difference maker on the race track for any racing team.
