The
ATS TripleLok® Torque Converter uses an innovative
fluid-assist technology. Fluid-coupling transfers more engine power
to the transmission, through the torque converter. Simply put, the
TripleLok® Torque Converter's efficient design equates to higher
fuel economy, better performance and unsurpassed reliability.
Moderate
efficiency - This revolutionary technology results in
increased efficiency with less mechanical energy turned into heat;
that means more power is transferred to the wheels.
Maximum
torque multiplication - Our unique three disc design
provides a 100% mechanical bond during lock-up, ensuring no plate
slippage even at power levels of up to 1500 foot pounds of torque.
Optimal
stall speed - At low speeds, the TripleLok® Torque
Converter has less effect on power transfer allowing for optimal
stall speed.
All TripleLok™
torque converters are backed by the only 5-year, 500,000
mile warranty in the industry.
The
ATS Five Star Torque Converter is a revolutionary
torque converter that utilizes innovative Viskus Clutch Drive
technology while incorporating traditional technologies of conventional
torque converters.
The ATS Viskus Clutch Drive, along with the fluid-coupling portion
of the torque converter, share in the increase of transfer of
power through the torque converter. Unlike other torque converters
that rely only on fluid transfer from the impeller to the turbine
via the stator, the Five Star utilizes ATS's Viskus Clutch Drive
technology that transfers rotational energy from the engine
to the transmission. This Fluid Assist technology developed
by ATS helps transmit energy to the transmission in conjunction
with the fluid-coupling section of the torque converter. This
Fluid Assist technology results in less stress being placed
on the torque converter while simultaneously enhancing the fluid
coupling of the torque converter making it more efficient. This
added efficiency means less mechanical energy is turned into
heat and less heat means that more power is transferred to the
transmission.
At low speeds the ATS Viskus Clutch Drive design has more effect
on power transfer allowing for optimal stall speed. As the engine
to transmission RPM differential speed is increased the efficiency
of the torque converter increases. When the transmission input
speed is near equal to engine speed, fluid is reversed through
the ATS Viskus Clutch Drive. The reversal of fluid is commanded
by the factory computer or an external lock-up controller such
as the ATS Co-Pilot. This fluid reversal compresses the five
clutch plates providing a 100% mechanical engagement ensuring
no plate slippage during lock-up even at power levels in excess
of
2000 foot pounds of torque.
Optimal stall speed, maximum torque multiplication and 100% efficiency
is now possible with the innovation of the ATS Five Star Viskus Clutch
Drive torque converter. Simply put, the Five Star Torque Converters
efficient design equates to higher fuel economy, better performance
and unsurpassed reliability.
Five
StarTorque Converter features and Benefits:
Oversized
high load thrust bearings in place of plastic washers
Fully welded
impeller and turbine vane section
Mixed-Flow
stator works with Viskus Clutch Drive maximizing torque multiplication
Stall speed
is perfectly matched to engine torque curve
5 Disk friction
surface with Patented Square Flank Drive
Full Billet
Steel Construction in place of cheap steel stamping
The
ATS
Commander has also been developed to provide control
over converter lockup in your vehicle:
Factory computers are programmed to disengage lockup under many conditions
that often inhibits the performance of the transmission. With a Five
Star(tm) Torque Converter and The ATS Commander in place, these non-lockup
torque converter situations are no longer an issue.
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.
