Torque Converters and Transmissions

If you hear a metallic rattling or clanking from the back of the engine — especially at startup or idle — and it’s not a rod knock or a lifter tick, there’s a good chance your flexplate is cracked. It’s one of those parts nobody thinks about until it breaks, and when it does, the …

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Whether you’re replacing a failed stock converter or upgrading to a higher-stall unit for towing or performance, picking the right torque converter matters more than most people realize. The wrong one makes your truck feel sluggish off the line or overheats the transmission at highway speed. The right one matches your engine’s power band to …

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