Who owns FTI transmission?
Who owns FTI transmission?
Greg Samuel and his wife Phaedra have been in the transmission business since 1992.
What is a FTI transmission?
FTI builds some of the best Racing Transmissions and Racing Torque Converters available, possibly the strongest most durable Mud Truck Racing Torque Converters and Race Transmission and the toughest Diesel Torque Converters for your Pickups.
Are FTI transmissions any good?
FTI is a reputable company. I know Greg personally and have done business with him back and forth many times. You’re going to get more for your money at FTI IMO.
Where is fti transmissions located?
Automotive Parts Store in DeLand, Florida.
What is a lock up torque converter?
Lockup torque converters are a type of converter that has a clutch. The engagement of this clutch causes the engine to lock to the transmission input shaft thereby leading to a direct 1:1 drive ratio.
What would cause a torque converter to lock up?
1. Engine temperature too cold – most converters will not lockup until the coolant reaches about 120°F. 2. Overdrive unit locked out – when an automatic overdrive is “locked-out” the torque converter lockup feature will also be locked out.
Do I need a lock up converter?
A lockup torque converter is important in automatic transmissions to reduce slippage. And once slippage is curbed, heat generation is minimal while fuel economy is improved. This and many more have been outlined above to give you an insight into this component and why you may need one.
What is the advantage of a lock-up torque converter?
Slipping reduces fuel economy and heat can damage the converter and the transmission. The solution is to lock the converter. Lock-up eliminates the slippage, which reduces heat and improves fuel economy.
Will a torque converter fill itself?
Unfortunately, many torque converters can only be refilled while the transmission is already out of the vehicle. However, you can refill some if they are equipped with either a lock-up torque converter or torque converter drain plug without removing them from the vehicle.
How do I know if my torque converter or transmission is bad?
When the torque converter starts malfunctioning, you may feel shuddering and even slipping in overdrive. You usually notice your car shuddering because it feels like it’s vibrating. Your car will vibrate even when you’re not going very fast. The shuddering makes the car lag and is very noticeable.
Can a torque converter lock up an engine?
Recently developed torque converters have had a “lockup” feature added to reduce this energy loss and improve mpg. This lockup feature will not engage until the vehicle reaches approximately 40 mph. Other factors may also prevent this type converter from locking up.
Who owns FTI transmission? Greg Samuel and his wife Phaedra have been in the transmission business since 1992. What is a FTI transmission? FTI builds some of the best Racing Transmissions and Racing Torque Converters available, possibly the strongest most durable Mud Truck Racing Torque Converters and Race Transmission and the toughest Diesel Torque Converters…