Q: I have a 2002 Buick LeSabre 3800 V-6 with about 126,000 miles. Sometimes when stopped — at a stop sign, for example — it will die (the issue’s been infrequent so far). It starts up immediately and ...

This exploded view of a torque converter calls out the important converter components. On the far right is the impeller (A) that uses input power from the engine to impart fluid motion to the turbine ...

As in our previous installment, one thing truly led to another. This time, it was our cam swap (hydraulic to solid street roller), which led us to this torque converter swap. We anticipated this would ...

Considering that a torque converter doesn't actually convert torque, it's no wonder it's such a misunderstood component. After all, any device that has "converter" as part of its name should transform ...

Q: I have 2002 Buick LeSabre 3800 V6 with about 126,000 miles. When stopped at a stop sign it will die (infrequently so far). It starts up immediately and performs normally again. Your suggestions for ...

For many, building 500 horses isn't a problem; figure out what pieces will create the best possible combination, prep as needed, and bolt it together. However, once this is done, that power will need ...