We all like to go faster, but the path to lower e.t. 's isn't always through engine upgrades. There's performance to be found in the remainder of the drivetrain as well. Adding a higher-rpm stall ...

With or without a clutch pedal, all cars have three elements that make up their performance combination: the car's weight, horsepower, and gear ratios. When a torque converter is added in place of a ...

An automatic transmission is kinda like a parent of a three-year-old child; it does everything for the driver. Want to reverse? Just move the shift lever to R. Want to drive? Put the lever in D, and ...

Beefing up your diesel pickup’s factory torque converter with a heavy-duty billet-style improves power, fuel economy and transmission durability — you can bank on it When it comes to towing, the ...

An Orlando Chevy Silverado owner faces a $3,200 repair bill for a failed 8-speed torque converter just 1,300 miles after ...

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 ...

In today's performance world, adding power to your pushrod or modular engine has never been easier. With the advent and increased usage of power adders such as nitrous oxide, turbochargers, and both ...

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 ...