An automatic car's torque converter, like any other vehicle component, can fail. Here's what happens when a torque converter ...

A torque converter is an essential part of any automatic transmission. What is a torque converter, though, and what role does ...

Perhaps we should start with the basics of how a converter works. It is essentially a modified fluid coupling that, like a clutch, allows the transmission to be separated from the engine, so the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

How many of you have an automatic transmission in your hot rod? Whether you love them or hate them, automatic-equipped machines are the most common, and one area that's sure to create confusion is the ...

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 ...

Torque converter-based gearboxes are the original type of automatic transmission and they’re evolving fast ...

Ford has recalled 5,914 vehicles in North America for an issue related to the automatic transmission. According to Ford, the recall is due to the vehicles possibly having torque converters with ...

This build starts with scrap parts and ends with a bike that launches harder than it should. The torque converter setup makes every pull smooth and punchy. Watching the first test ride is pure joy.