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Manual trans with torque converter
I have heard mention of manual trans with torque converter, who does that and how does it work?
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11-19-2023, 10:24 AM
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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.
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11-19-2023, 11:23 AM
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Re: Manual trans with torque converter
I believe Lenco makes one called the Lencodrive also...
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11-19-2023, 09:38 PM
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Re: Manual trans with torque converter
Clutch turbo 400. Not made any more but you can find them for sale. Very fun!!!
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Re: Manual trans with torque converter
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Re: Manual trans with torque converter
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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 |
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11-20-2023, 09:28 AM
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Re: Manual trans with torque converter
Liberty Gears offers such transmission...at a very high price.
https://libertysgears.com/our-produc...transmissions/ |
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11-20-2023, 11:56 AM
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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! |
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11-20-2023, 12:12 PM
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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/ |
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