Torque Converter

[RedP52002]

Since I have an automatic I know that I'm in a slight disadvantage against manual cars. I know that I can put a torque converter in the car but I don't know much about a TC, how it works or if they make them for the P5. Can any one help me out?

 

[blynzoo]

What do you mean "put a torque converter on?"

All AT cars have a torque converter, it's part of the transmission. It is a liquid-filled disk that transfers power from the crank to the transmission, and acts as a "break" in the flow of power, like when you want to stop, but want the engine to run. If you tried to do that in a manual with the gear engaged, it would of course stall.
Here, instead of just being a jerk , how about a link to help you out:

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/torque-converter.htm

Give it a read. Knowledge is power.

 

[RZFD]

I think he meas a TC with a higher stall speed than the stocker.

 

[perfworks]

there are many advantages to driving an auto matic. i hate to say this so please people dont flame but.......... the srt-4 thats running this year with 800 hp is an automatic with MINOR upgrades including the stall speed of the converter.
anything can be made to perform it just takes money

 

[Pro Fiz]

Yeah, most drag racers use at's, they are more consistant, you just slam it up a gear insted of pressing the cluth shifting, and letting out the clutch, and running the risk of misshifting. however, anything else but drag racing, i would take an manual anyday

 

[RedP52002]

Thanks for the info. The reason I said "put on" is because i've seen on parts catalogs pictures of torque converters. I thought its was that part that did everthing.

 

[dficken]

Basically what you could do is send your TC off to a company that could "beef" it up and/or give it a higher stall speed (can't remember the popular company that has been mentioned a few times elsewhere on this forum). It would help a little, but would probably cost more than it's worth. If you wan't to close the gap btwn you and manual cars, your better off sticking to intake/exhaust upgrades, possibly cam upgrade, etc. Then when you start getting more power out of the engine (i.e. turbo) you could start looking into a "beefier" TC and it would be more worth while.

That's just my suggestion mind you.