ATS
Five Star™
Torque Converter
The ATS Five Star™ Torque Converter is a
revolutionary torque converter that utilizes innovative Viskus Clutch Drive
technologh while incorporating traditional technologies of conventional torque
converters.
The Viskus clutch drive, along with the fluid-coupling portion of the torque converter, share in the responsibility of transferring power through the torque converter. Unlike other torque converters that rely only on fluid transfer from the impeller to the turbine via the stator, the Five Star utilizes a Viskus Clutch Drive technology that transfers rotational energy from the engine to the transmission. This "Fluid Assist" technology developed by ATS helps transmit energy to the transmission in conjunction with the fluid-coupling section of the torque converter. This "Fluid Assist" technology results in less stress being placed on the torque converter while simultaneously enhancing the fluid coupling of the torque converter making it more efficient. This added efficiency means less mechanical energy is turned into heat and less heat means that more power is transferred to the transmission.
At low speeds the Viskus Clutch Drive design has less effect on power transfer allowing for optimal stall speed. As the engine to transmission RPM differential speed is increased the efficiency of the torque converter increases. When the transmission input speed is equal to engine speed, fluid is reversed through the Viskus Clutch Drive. This fluid reversal compresses the five clutch plates providing a 100% mechanical bond ensuring no plate slippage during lock up even at power levels of 2000+ foot pounds of torque.
Optimal stall speed, maximum torque multiplication & 100% efficiency is now possible with the innovation of the ATS Five Star Viskus Clutch Drive torque converter. Simply put, the Five Star Torque Converter's efficient design equates to higher fuel economy, better performance & unsurpassed reliability.
Features:
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Full billet steel construction in place of cheap steel stamping
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5 Disk friction surface with patented square flank drive
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Stall speed is perfectly matched to engine torque curve
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Mixed-flow stator works with Viscous Clutch Drive maximizing torque multiplication
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Fully welded impeller & turbine vane section
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Oversized high load thrust bearings in place of plastic washers
The ATS Co-Pilot (Ford & GM) & Commander have been developed to provide control over converter lockup in your vehicle.
Warranty
All Five Star Torque Converters are backed by the only 3 year, 150,000 mile warranty in the business.
Applications
| Chevy/GM | Duramax, Allision |
| Dodge | All Cummins |
| Ford | 1989-2005 |