With an 825hp Ray Barton Street Hemi going between the fenders of our '65 Coronet project (alias "Cool Blue"), we knew we'd need a tough, well-built torque converter. Stall speed and durability are of ...

For many, building 500 horses isn't a problem; figure out what pieces will create the best possible combination, prep as needed, and bolt it together. However, once this is done, that power will need ...

Just like the foot bone's connected to the leg bone, it's only natural to think that a car's engine is connected to its rear wheels. This seemingly reasonable assumption would be wrong—at least in ...

Torque converter gearboxes are automatic, but not all automatics are torque converters. Some cars use something called a dual-clutch gearbox, while others use a continuously variable transmission (CVT ...

Upgrading torque converters and transmissions can transform your vehicle’s performance, whether for track days, towing, or spirited street driving. These components directly affect how efficiently ...

General Motors has issued a Customer Satisfaction Program detailing the repair procedures to be applied to certain 2024 Chevy Equinox units that may have an out-of-spec torque converter spring ...

John Voelcker November 19, 2013 Comment Now! Honda announced three new direct-injected and turbocharged engines, plus an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with the interesting addition of a torque ...

SHANGHAI: The Chinese arm of German autoparts maker Schaeffler has rolled off the assembly line its one-millionth torque converter from Taicang Plant. Torque converters not only give vehicles greater ...

Hennessey’s limited‑run Demon 1700 Twin Turbo has delivered 1,355 rear‑wheel horsepower and 1,202 lb‑ft of torque in peak boost mode, surpassing even the Bugatti Chiron’s crank torque. The build ...