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Too Much Torque Myth??? 900

posted by  someone claiming to be Steve C on  Thu Aug 26 08:21 CST 2004 [RELATED]

In several threads in the past, I've seen the explaination for the lack of a torque converter on Turbo automatics as being to limit torque to the rear wheel. I posted the response below deep in another long thread, but am reposting it here to solicit more comments? Does anyone really know why the torque converters were left out of the turbos?

Steve C

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I don't buy the "too much torque" explanation that is always mentioned. 195 ft pounds is great for a 4 cyl engine, but overall, is still not a hell of a lot for a 3400 pound car. I also have have an older Ford V-8 rear wheel drive sedan with straight live rear axle and a lot more weight, a lot more torque, no panhard rod, no dual torque rods, and still no problems. What is this fear or feeding torque to the rear wheels . . . isn't that the POINT of having a more powerful engine???

I am wishing my 92 945t was equipped with a lockup torque converter - bet it is worth 2-3 mpg. One thing these cars are not is thrifty on fuel.

Steve C






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