TORQUE CONVERTERS 101:

THE BASICS BEHIND THE FLUID COUPLER WE ALL DEPEND ON

- MIKE MCGLOTHLIN

We all know our automatic transmission relies on a torque converter to move our truck, and many of us have even upgraded this vital component if not the entire transmission, but beyond the basics most diesel owners have very little understanding of the converter’s functionality and importance.

That’s for the experts to know, right? Not anymore! Teaming up with Sun Coast Performance and one of its largest dealers, LinCo Diesel Performance, we’re demystifying the torque converter this month, as well as arming you with some of the knowledge you’ll need to spec out the perfect converter for your unique parts combination.