torque converters

Torque converters have been around for a long, long time. But as Boss Hog proves, there’s always room for improvement. With the whole “better mousetrap” mentality, the Boss Hog engineering […]

Did you know there are over 7,300 variables that go into choosing the right stall speed for your torque converter? You don’t need to know all of them. That’s what […]

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

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 […]

Q: I have some questions about a torque converter for my engine combination. The car is a 1981 Malibu that weighs 3,500 pounds. It has a 388-cubic-inch small block with 11:1 […]

So far, our All About Stall series has focused on engine setup and its effect on torque converter stall speed selection. We’ve covered the importance of things like camshaft selection, engine […]

In Part 1 of our All About Stall series, we shared three factors to consider when choosing torque converter stall speed range: engine setup, vehicle weight, and rear gear. When […]

Stall speed is essentially the engine rpm at which a torque converter transfers the torque of the engine to the transmission (see our earlier post on how a torque converter works). […]

We hear a lot of questions about torque converters. That’s why we’ve spent a fair amount of time covering torque converters in the past. Our articles have included advice on […]