Stall speed is a term often used when describing torque converters. Generally speaking, stall speed is the rpm the engine achieves before the converter attains its coupling speed. In the days before ...

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 ...

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

Torque converters serve as the crucial link between traditional automatic transmissions and a car's engine. If you're not up to speed on how torque converters work, here are the basics: A torque ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever driven a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, chances are good you’ve been in command of a torque converter. At the risk of oversimplification, a torque converter transfers ...

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 ...