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 most people, knowing exactly how a torque converter works is a mystery. It’s completely understandable, as the modern torque converter is a complex device. In short, a torque converter is an ...

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 ...

For cars that only have two pedals, its time to make driving great again. Let’s make use of the scientific method along with a few dollars to optimize your driving experiences! OK, for all you rich ...

Schaeffler's LuK 6R80 TorCon offers new construction, no cores required and broad Ford F-150 and Transit coverage.

The abscence of a manual gearbox on the latest crop of performance cars has been a growing source of consternation for many who just don’t find any kind of semiautomatic ’box involving enough. The new ...

Even if you're a fan of automatic transmissions, you've likely heard them be referred to as "slushboxes" before. Here's why ...

Modern car buyers face a crucial transmission choice: torque-converter automatics, CVTs, or DCTs. Each offers a distinct ...

Winter does not care about anyone’s schedule, and neither does a failing transmission. When temperatures drop, a car can transform from a trusty companion into a ticking financial trap, especially if ...

The combustion engine is bad at starting off. Because it first has to build up its power through speed, it cannot drive the wheels directly from the start, unlike an electric motor. In order to enable ...