Manual trans with torque converter

Woodfin · 11-19-2023, 09:58 AM

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

Rory McNeil · 11-19-2023, 10:24 AM

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.

L.Fite · 11-19-2023, 11:23 AM

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

sean1970ss · 11-19-2023, 09:38 PM

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

Rory McNeil · 11-19-2023, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sean1970ss

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

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.

Henrys Toy · 11-20-2023, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sean1970ss

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

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

Dwight Southerland · 11-20-2023, 09:28 AM

Chrysler Corporation 1940-1953

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

SSDiv6 · 11-20-2023, 11:55 AM

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

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

Woodfin · 11-20-2023, 11:56 AM

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!

340Cuda · 11-20-2023, 12:12 PM

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

https://brunosautomotive.com/home/

11-19-2023, 09:58 AM	#1
Woodfin Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 440 Likes: 5 Liked 83 Times in 41 Posts	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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Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,260 Likes: 247 Liked 952 Times in 263 Posts	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. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

11-19-2023, 11:23 AM	#3
L.Fite Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 409 Likes: 408 Liked 373 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Manual trans with torque converter I believe Lenco makes one called the Lencodrive also...

11-19-2023, 09:38 PM	#4
sean1970ss Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 47 Likes: 9 Liked 9 Times in 5 Posts	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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Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,983 Likes: 55 Liked 726 Times in 177 Posts	Re: Manual trans with torque converter Chrysler Corporation 1940-1953 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluid_Drive __________________

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SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 2,997 Likes: 693 Liked 1,466 Times in 548 Posts	Re: Manual trans with torque converter Liberty Gears offers such transmission...at a very high price. https://libertysgears.com/our-produc...transmissions/

11-20-2023, 11:56 AM	#9
Woodfin Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 440 Likes: 5 Liked 83 Times in 41 Posts	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!

11-20-2023, 12:12 PM	#10
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,588 Likes: 3,347 Liked 691 Times in 298 Posts	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/