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  1. How does a lock-up torque converter work, exactly?

    Aug 6, 2016 · There is an internal clutch that locks the converter when engaged by the torque converter clutch solenoid. Fluid pressure it routed through the input shaft into the converter clutch, which …

  2. How does a torque converter work? - Motor Vehicle Maintenance

    Why does the impeller and turbine have vanes in opposite directions? There are several parts to a torque converter (TC): Housing Pump Stator Turbine Transmission Fluid The housing it attached to …

  3. chevrolet - 700R4 Lockup Torque Converter? Lockup Solenoid? How …

    Jun 16, 2020 · To make it simple, does this kit & a lockup TC work together to make the transmission "lockup"? Sorry for all the questions, just learning here. I did not notice the transmission has a no …

  4. how does a high stall torque converter work? | DSMtuners.com

    Nov 17, 2005 · A torque converter in a box on your work bench does not have a stall speed. After installation is a car of a given weight and connected to an engine of a given torque curve the stall …

  5. How does the transmission not strip itself when applying the brake ...

    Mar 3, 2016 · 4 This is a great question, and the answer lies here: Why doesn't the engine stall out when you come to a stop with an automatic transmission? And more information here: How does a torque …

  6. Do any torque converters disengage at idle? - Motor Vehicle …

    A torque converter is a fluid based device which transfers energy from the engine to the transmission. Unless otherwise modified, it is not engaged in the manner you suggest. An explanation is available …

  7. How does the ATF flow between torque converter and the transmission ...

    Sep 28, 2022 · The part which is sticking out is actually two parts. One is the input shaft (center portion) where the power enters the transmission from the torque converter. What goes around that is a …

  8. Engine braking in an automatic: Does it save fuel?

    Most torque converters today are "lockup" converters which means that above a certain speed they literally lock input to output so that the slip goes to zero. That's because in practice a real torque …

  9. How does the Koenigsegg Regera work? - Motor Vehicle Maintenance ...

    So, the answer to your original question is: They do have a torque converter like most other automatic cars, just a bit bigger / more sophisticated, so it can replace a gearbox. (And I wonder why the put …

  10. theory - Why does the impeller of a torque converter sit behind the ...

    Mar 2, 2023 · Looking at the design, you can see the input shaft of the transmission goes all the way through the torque converter and sits in the front part where the turbine is. The splined part at the …