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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 09:50 PM
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Default How do torque converters work?

I'm wondering that this is all about. I've never had an auto sports vehicle. What are the benefits and the drawbacks? Thanks.
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 10:31 PM
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Default Re: How do torque converters work? (SJTrance)

Picture a two fans facing one another. The first one is powered and pushing air toward the second one, which spins only because of the air passing through it.

That is a very, very simple explanation of how a torque converter works.

But here's a better one:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/torque-converter2.htm
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 11:58 PM
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Default Re: How do torque converters work? (66ImpalaLT1)

http://www.converter.cc/frequently_asked_questions.htm

might answer some of your ???'s
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