Manual trans with torque converter
 

I have heard mention of manual trans with torque converter, who does that and how does it work?

Re: Manual trans with torque converter
 

I have only seen such a thing used on a Lenco style planetary transmission, or a clutchless transmission, like a Liberty. Personally, dumping the clutch pedal is one of the best parts about running a stick car to me.
the Lenco style torque convertor drive units that I have seen are made by Brunos Automotive, which I believe is Comp racer, Bruno Massels father.

Re: Manual trans with torque converter
 

I believe Lenco makes one called the Lencodrive also...

Re: Manual trans with torque converter
 

Clutch turbo 400. Not made any more but you can find them for sale. Very fun!!!

Re: Manual trans with torque converter
 

Except that is totally opposite, an automatic with a clutch instead of a torque convertor. They were somewhat popular back in the days before 8" torque convertors, but with the clutches of the day, were very aggressive and hard on driveline parts.

Re: Manual trans with torque converter
 

Good morning to all,
I believe that there was also a clutch assisted Torqueflite called a Clutchflite.
Mid to late sixties I remember them being around, I think it was supposed to replace the Hydro's the gassers were using at the time.
And s someone else also posted when the Transmission co.'s got a handle on the 8" converters those transmissions fell to the wayside.

Respectfully,
Henry Kunz 1534 H/SA

Re: Manual trans with torque converter
 

Chrysler Corporation 1940-1953

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluid_Drive

Re: Manual trans with torque converter
 

Liberty Gears offers such transmission...at a very high price.

https://libertysgears.com/our-produc...transmissions/

Re: Manual trans with torque converter
 

Dwight, thanks, my dad had that setup, but he sold it. :) [about 70 years ago]
Anywho, the Lenco site has an explanation of the trans, an easy $11,500.00 will do the job.

It was simply curiosity, Powerglides are the cat's meow!

Re: Manual trans with torque converter
 

Sounds just like a Bruno Drive, they say they work with Liberty, B&J, Jeffco, Lenco or G-Force transmissions.

https://brunosautomotive.com/home/