Who owns FTI transmission?
Paul Lee
McLeod Racing’s President Paul Lee has acquired FTI Performance Converters, the performance driveline company formed in 1992. Through the acquisition, Lee will be working closely with FTI Performance founders Greg and Phaedra Samuel.
Are Hughes torque converters any good?
Registered. they are good, my buddy bought one and liked it , but that stall seems low, i had a GER 11″ and it was rated at 2500 but it was more like 1800 and didnt do much, i later got a TCI 10″ street fighter rated at 3000 (more like 2400)and it worked good, I always go with the lowest rpm they give.
What’s the difference between a lockup and non lockup converter?
A non-lock-up torque converter will add more heat. With a lock-up when you get to speed, the torque converter will lock-up, which creates a direct drive from engine to transmission. No additional heat will be added into the tranny fluid due to slippage during operation.
Do torque converters add horsepower?
An automatic transmission in general has a way of soaking up horsepower, but the torque converter can take a potent combination and turn it into a pig when the rubber meets the road. And while stall speed is important for a good launch, it’s also a place for horsepower to swirl down the drain.
What is a lock up torque converter?
Lockup torque converters are a type of converter that has a clutch. The engagement of this clutch causes the engine to lock to the transmission input shaft thereby leading to a direct 1:1 drive ratio.
Are B&M torque converters good?
These high-stall converters allow the engine to launch the car at higher rpm, where more torque is available. They’re a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength.
Why would you want a non lockup torque converter?
A non-lockup converter can build excessive heat during normal cruising, especially in overdrive when engine rpm drops below converter stall speed. Choosing converter stall speed is largely based on camshaft operating range, and a lockup converter allows you to lean toward a higher stall speed for a better launch.
How do I know what size stall converter I need?
When choosing the stall speed that is right for your application, a rule of thumb is that the advertised stall speed will need to be at least 500 rpm higher than the beginning of the camshaft’s powerband. All aftermarket camshafts are delivered with a recommended RPM operating range.
Will a torque converter make my car faster?
A higher stall torque converter will let your car accelerate better because the car will be taking off at the rpm range where it is making the most power. But you don’t want a stall speed that is too high either. Camshafts can affect performance by altering your torque curve.
What does a 3500 stall converter do?
If the converter was a 3,500 RPM stall, then it would be at approximately 3,500 RPM in which it forces the tires to break loose.
Do I need a lock up converter?
A lockup torque converter is important in automatic transmissions to reduce slippage. And once slippage is curbed, heat generation is minimal while fuel economy is improved.
