torque converter question

[spider_slayer]

ok, well i was at work the other day and this guy was trying to explian how a torque converter worked. and it sounded to me like he was jsut explaining a rev limiter. but since i have no clue how these work i didn't say anything. i'm looking for enlightenment. how do the converters work in our car? and could you guys give me some converter specs in our cars. thanks

[adrock]

Just like manual transmission cars, cars with automatic transmissions need a way to let the engine turn while the wheels and gears in the transmission come to a stop. Manual transmission cars use a clutch, which completely disconnects the engine from the transmission. Automatic transmission cars use a torque converter.

Check this out: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/torque-converter.htm

A rev limiter is usually part of the car's ECU- it cuts the fuel supply if the vehicle is revved too high- usually right above redline. This results in an abrupt loss of power and your tach needle bouncing off the limit point.

I don't think automatic transmission cars are equipped with rev limiters.

-adam