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Saxco Torque Converter SX-GM18AF
  • Saxco Torque Converter SX-GM18AF
  • Saxco Torque Converter SX-GM18AF
  • Saxco Torque Converter SX-GM18AF
  • Saxco Torque Converter SX-GM18AF
  • Saxco Torque Converter SX-GM18AF

SaxcoTorque ConverterPart #: SX-GM18AF

$168.41 $75.00 Core

Description & Specs

A torque converter is a type of fluid coupling that transfers rotating power from a prime mover, like an internal combustion engine, to a rotating driven load. In a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the torque converter connects the power source to the load. It is usually located between the engine's flexplate and the transmission. The equivalent location in a manual transmission would be the mechanical clutch. The main characteristic of a torque converter is its ability to increase torque when the output rotational speed is so low that it allows the fluid coming off the curved vanes of the turbine to be deflected off the stator while it is locked against its one-way clutch, thus providing the equivalent of a reduction gear. This is a feature beyond that of the simple fluid coupling, which can match rotational speed but does not multiply torque, thus reduces power.

Torque Converter; Lock-Up, 12" Overall Diameter, 10.750" Bolt Pattern, 3 pad Mount w/ 10mm x 1.5 Thread, Slotted Hub, 1.702" Pilot Diameter, 30 Spline, 1600-1800 Stall Speed

Name Specs
Body Diameter Inches12.45
Body Diameter mm316.2
Hub TypeSlotted
Hub Internal BushingNo
Hub Seal GrooveNo
Number of Mounts3
Mount TypeRectangular Pads
Mount Threads10mm X 15
Bolt Circle Inches10.625
Pilot OD Major Inches1.702
Pilot TypeStraight
With Ring GearNo
Cooling ShroudNo
Billet CoverNo

Transmissions

Name Years
4L60-E1993 - 1995
THM700-R4/4L60/MD81985 - 1992

Vehicle Fitment

Years Vehicle Drive Types
1989 - 1991Chevrolet V35004WD
1987 - 1988Chevrolet V304WD
1989 - 1991Chevrolet V2500 Suburban4WD
1987 - 1988Chevrolet V20 Suburban4WD
1987 - 1987Chevrolet V204WD
1989 - 1991Chevrolet V1500 Suburban4WD
1987 - 1988Chevrolet V10 Suburban4WD
1987 - 1987Chevrolet V104WD
1995 - 1995Chevrolet TahoeRWD, 4WD
1989 - 1991Chevrolet R3500RWD
1987 - 1988Chevrolet R30RWD
1989 - 1991Chevrolet R2500 SuburbanRWD
1989 - 1989Chevrolet R2500RWD
1987 - 1988Chevrolet R20 SuburbanRWD
1987 - 1988Chevrolet R20RWD
1989 - 1991Chevrolet R1500 SuburbanRWD
1987 - 1988Chevrolet R10 SuburbanRWD
1987 - 1987Chevrolet R10RWD
1985 - 1986Chevrolet K5 Blazer4WD
1988 - 1989Chevrolet K35004WD
1985 - 1986Chevrolet K304WD
1994 - 1995Chevrolet K2500 Suburban4WD
1988 - 1995Chevrolet K25004WD
1985 - 1986Chevrolet K20 Suburban4WD
1985 - 1986Chevrolet K204WD
1995 - 1995Chevrolet K1500 Suburban4WD
1988 - 1995Chevrolet K15004WD
1985 - 1986Chevrolet K10 Suburban4WD
1985 - 1986Chevrolet K104WD
1985 - 1995Chevrolet G30RWD
1985 - 1990Chevrolet G20RWD
1988 - 1990Chevrolet C3500RWD
1985 - 1986Chevrolet C30RWD
1994 - 1995Chevrolet C2500 SuburbanRWD
1988 - 1995Chevrolet C2500RWD
1985 - 1986Chevrolet C20 SuburbanRWD
1985 - 1986Chevrolet C20RWD
1995 - 1995Chevrolet C1500 SuburbanRWD
1988 - 1995Chevrolet C1500RWD
1985 - 1986Chevrolet C10 SuburbanRWD
1985 - 1986Chevrolet C10RWD
1987 - 1994Chevrolet Blazer4WD
1995 - 1995GMC YukonRWD, 4WD
1987 - 1991GMC V35004WD
1987 - 1991GMC V2500 Suburban4WD
1987 - 1987GMC V25004WD
1987 - 1991GMC V1500 Suburban4WD
1987 - 1987GMC V15004WD
1987 - 1991GMC R3500RWD
1987 - 1991GMC R2500 SuburbanRWD
1987 - 1989GMC R2500RWD
1987 - 1991GMC R1500 SuburbanRWD
1987 - 1987GMC R1500RWD
1985 - 1991GMC K35004WD
1985 - 1995GMC K2500 Suburban4WD
1985 - 1995GMC K25004WD
1985 - 1995GMC K1500 Suburban4WD
1985 - 1995GMC K15004WD
1985 - 1991GMC Jimmy4WD
1985 - 1995GMC G3500RWD
1985 - 1992GMC G2500RWD
1985 - 1991GMC C3500RWD
1985 - 1995GMC C2500 SuburbanRWD
1985 - 1995GMC C2500RWD
1985 - 1995GMC C1500 SuburbanRWD
1985 - 1995GMC C1500RWD
1985 - 1985Pontiac ParisienneRWD