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05-04-2013, 03:06 PM
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Torque Coverter Basics
The torque converter is a particularly important piece of hardware in the automatic drivetrain. Especially in performance applications. It is responsible for transferring torque produced by the engine and converting it into usable power that can be applied to the ground through the transmission, rear-end gears, and ultimately the tires. This post is not meant to be a tutorial on how to choose a torque converter for your vehicle, but rather it is intended to give you a foundation to better understand the terminology and functionality. Always consult a professional, in this case I recommend the manufacturer, when selecting the appropriate torque converter for your application.
How Does A Torque Converter Work? I could write a 5000 word explanation of how a torque converter works but in the end you probably still wouldn't understand. So instead, I am going to show you the same way I learned so many of the important things in life: US Army training film. Seriously. The US military are experts are breaking complicated topics down so that anyone can understand. So, invest a few minutes in furthering your automotive education and enjoy! |
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05-04-2013, 06:06 PM
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Military training films!? Why if I didn't know better I would think you were hitting on me!
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05-05-2013, 08:02 PM
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05-14-2013, 07:28 PM
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That was pretty cool!
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06-29-2013, 07:29 AM
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Thanks for the link Chase, but one question, are torque and stall converters one in the same?
I didn't know if I should post this in the cam thread, if you think it would help there as well ill post it there too |
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06-29-2013, 12:12 PM
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Thanks for posting; always wondered, but never took time to look into it.
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06-29-2013, 10:22 PM
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06-29-2013, 10:37 PM
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07-30-2013, 07:04 PM
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That video was actually very informative. I know very little about torque converters so that helped a lot. Still have some questions but those answered will come with time I'm sure.
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08-23-2013, 09:35 AM
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08-27-2013, 06:46 PM
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08-27-2013, 07:09 PM
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Is a stall converter good idea with 3.91 gears ? I may get a cam but not sure yet
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08-27-2013, 07:26 PM
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So many jokes can be said but I will resist
  
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