How does a torque converter work? A description of a torque converter and how it works, as well as the components involved, and how it transfers torque from the engine to the transmission. A look at ...

With the growing popularity of CVT's and sequential manual transmissions, some may say that the conventional automatic may go extinct someday. Yeah right. There are still plenty of Bow Tie enthusiasts ...

How do you launch an automatic vehicle? How does torque multiplication work? How do I launch an automatic transmission? The ...

For cars that only have two pedals, its time to make driving great again. Let’s make use of the scientific method along with a few dollars to optimize your driving experiences! OK, for all you rich ...

The abscence of a manual gearbox on the latest crop of performance cars has been a growing source of consternation for many who just don’t find any kind of semiautomatic ’box involving enough. The new ...

For many, building 500 horses isn't a problem; figure out what pieces will create the best possible combination, prep as needed, and bolt it together. However, once this is done, that power will need ...

OK, we get it. The fifth-generation Camaro is a fatty and it has big wheels. As much fun as it was (is) to whine about all the new heft the government makes the Camaro lug around, it is much more fun ...

I have a 1970 SS Chevelle with a big-block 496. It has Edelbrock oval-port heads with bowl and port work, along with a Performer intake (gasket-matched) and a Rolling Thunder hydraulic-roller cam (PN ...