Five
Star Torque Converter
Manufacturer:
ATS Diesel Performance ATS Part #: 302-950-3326 Thoroughbred Part #: ATS3029503326 Application: Ford Powerstroke 6.4L Truck Year: 2008, 2009,
2010 $400
CORE CHARGE (fully refundable)
Five
Star Torque Converter
- 2008-2010 Ford 6.4L
Five Star Viskus Clutch Drive Torque Converter, Mid-Stall w/
Extreme Efficiency Mixed Flow Stator - Wide Turbine & Impeller.
Many owners of late model 6.4-liter Ford Power Stroke Trucks
are updating their trucks for increased power. With an automatic
transmission this can have some unexpected and unwelcome side
effects when it comes to maintaining the best drive-ability.
The fluid inside the transmission’s torque converter is
pumped between the turbine and impeller pieces to transfer torque
from the engine into the transmission and then to the wheels.
The impeller, which turns at engine revolution speed, spins
the hydraulic fluid, which then turns the turbine and transmission
gear train. The revolution speed at which this power transfer
happens is called the ‘stall speed’ of the torque
converter.
Once power is increased in the truck’s engine, the torque
converter’s stall speed (R.P.M.) can in-turn be raised
significantly. Since the diesel engine’s peak performance
takes place at lower R.P.M., this can have a detrimental and
unwanted effect. ATS has alleviated this problem by re-engineering
the torque converter with a wider turbine and impeller to control
the hydraulic fluid. With the wider stance of these pieces,
along with the stator design, the effective leverage exerted
on the fluid is increased and allows the stall speed to remain
at optimum R.P.M.
As with the previous
Five Star Torque Converter designs, ATS provides a patented
5-disc lockup clutch pack for ultimate power transfer and
strength. Stamped steel factory components, such as the cover
(or shell) of the converter, are replaced with heavy duty
billet-machined pieces. Plastic internals, such as washers,
are replaced by H.D. metal roller bearings. Other parts which
can lead to internal failure, such as the tab-fastened fins
on the turbine and impeller, are brazed and reinforced for
increased strength.
ATS
RETURN POLICY: ATS requires a 25% restocking fee on
any returned item. This is something at Thoroughbred Diesel
we have no control over but ATS enforces everyone to charge
a 25% restocking fee on any return and we like to be up front
with our customers.
