How does a torque converter work?

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Mar 20, 2002 | 02:25 AM

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How does a torque converter work?

Well if you've asked yourself this question, and have posted questions on this forum, which many of you have(including myself :yesnod: ) then check out this link:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/torque-converter1.htm

Mar 20, 2002 | 05:04 AM

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Re: How does a torque converter work? (y2k02c5)

I think all you have to do is push a button on the console and the Super Secret Performance Mode will convert some torque for you. :yesnod:

Mar 20, 2002 | 06:45 AM

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Re: How does a torque converter work? (Fast Lane)

you put one in you go faster...... really pretty simple :)

Mar 20, 2002 | 09:08 AM

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Re: How does a torque converter work? (Buckmaster)

My name is Doug and I shift gears.

Articles were intersting. Could someone say though in basic English what has the torque be MULTIPLIED through a TC? It seems like the best you could do is 1:1 with the converter locked. Splain that to me and you might win a convert (no pun intended).

Oh...and hold down the button too long and you engage the passenger seat ejector....but that was FULLY covered in another thread. :D

Splain it to me.

Thanks

Doug

Mar 20, 2002 | 12:14 PM

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Re: How does a torque converter work? (Snowman)

Call 1-800-284-3433 and talk to a sales guy at ATI Performance Products. They can tell you excatly how a Tourque Converter works and why it can effectivly multiple tourque. One thing the Howstuffworks.com site doesn't talk about is K factors and various other ways the stall speed and fin angle can multiple tourque. I would answer but I spealize on the Crank Shaft Dampers.

Mar 20, 2002 | 12:35 PM

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Re: How does a torque converter work? (CRUZMISL)

Quote:

you put one in you go faster...... really pretty simple :)

:lol: :smash:

Mar 20, 2002 | 03:25 PM

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Ok I think the entire concept of multiplying torque probably could be explained as a lever or as a set of two fans (turbine conected to engine, and pump conected to driveshaft) and a round wedge (stator). If fluid is shunted from a small internal fan (turbine), to the outer edges of a large fan (pump) via a wedge shaped object (strator), then the fluid which was once revolving in a small circumferance/ orbit, will be moved to a larger circumferance/ orbit. This would effectivly multiply torque (torque = Force X distance from a fulcrum or orbit of rotation). After the converter locks, there would be no more multiplication of torque. Its just like gears with a little gear turning a bigger gear and multiplying torque. Also ofcourse it allows you to use it for its real purpose (reving higher at a standstill so you obtain more power just as you break away).

DISCLAMER: The author has no clue what the hell he is talking about it, but if it does work like this then splendid. :lol:

Mar 20, 2002 | 04:55 PM

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Re: How does a torque converter work? (Snowman)

Torque is not multiplied when the TC is locked. Only when the engine speed is much greater than output speed. Like when you stnad on the brake & rev the engine up to the TC's stall speed!