torque converter tech

Planning on installing, swapping, or servicing your vehicle’s automatic transmission? Then you’re going to want to pay close attention to a something called torque converter pullout. Torque converter pullout is […]

Q. I am choosing a torque converter for my 1970 Nova with a 430 hp 383 stroker and a 4L60 transmission. I see lockup and non-lockup options. My understanding is […]

Last week, we shared Part 1 of Pete Nichols from Hughes Performance introducing us to the company’s Pro Series torque converter dump valve kits. They can provide competitive performance gains […]

In today’s video, Pete Nichols from Hughes Performance introduces us to the company’s Pro Series torque converter dump valve kits and explains how they can provide competitive performance gains in […]

What would cause a torque converter to stay locked on a 700R4 causing the engine to stall? I just replaced the torque converter after replacing the pump in the transmission. […]

Because we must understand how certain parts work to make the best choices for our specific application, this edition of Carl’s Tech Talk video series from Summit Racing begins with […]

Our initial All About Stall post established the significance of engine setup in choosing torque converter stall. Nelson Gill, President and CEO of ACC Performance, then demonstrated how variables in engine setup — things like […]

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking torque converters: Q: I am in the market for a street/strip torque […]

Is your torque converter stifling your vehicle’s performance potential? If you’ve ever opted to keep your transmission out of overdrive to avoid burning the clutches out of your torque converter, […]