Welcome to the dark world of torque converters. When it comes to automatic-equipped street machines and drag-race cars, the torque converter is a welded-up magic box that few enthusiasts know much ...

What is a torque converter besides a big round thing used with automatic transmissions that holds a lot of tranny fluid and makes a mess if you spill it? I wasn't sure either; maybe this is due to the ...

Considering that a torque converter doesn't actually convert torque, it's no wonder it's such a misunderstood component. After all, any device that has "converter" as part of its name should transform ...

How many of you have an automatic transmission in your hot rod? Whether you love them or hate them, automatic-equipped machines are the most common, and one area that's sure to create confusion is the ...