A torque converter is the fluid coupling mounted between an engine and a traditional automatic transmission. It transfers engine power to the transmission, allows the vehicle to remain stopped while the engine runs, and multiplies torque during initial acceleration.
Inside the converter, the impeller moves transmission fluid toward the turbine. The turbine transfers that energy to the transmission input shaft, while the stator redirects returning fluid to improve torque multiplication at low speed.
At cruising speed, the torque converter clutch can lock the engine and transmission together to reduce slip, heat, and fuel consumption. Wear in this clutch or contamination in the fluid can cause shudder, excess heat, slipping, or inconsistent engine speed.
Correct replacement depends on the vehicle year, engine, transmission, bolt pattern, diameter, and stall characteristics. Use our catalog to find a remanufactured converter for your application or contact our team to verify fitment.