In practice, the torque converter is the simplest component associated with an automatic transmission. In theory, it is the most misunderstood part of the oil-filled system. So first, we'll cover the ...

Torque converters appear to be a bunch of mysterious whirlwind motion inside a spinning shell that transmits an engine’s power to the transmission and rear wheels. Although they seem complex, torque ...

Alot of hot rodders feel uncomfortable just thinking about torque converters. Compared to a flat, dry clutch disc that relies on an easily understood frictional coefficient to make it work, the torque ...