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Rusty_OToole Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Fluid Torque Drive was an unusual trans Chrysler offered as an option in 1951 - 53. It had the 4 speed M6 transmission along with a torque converter instead of fluid drive.The only difference is, a torque converter actually multiplies torque like a gear ratio, usually 2.6:1 at stall.Every other car at the time, offered a torque converter with 2 speed trans (Powerglide, Ultramatic, Dynaflow) or a fluid coupling with 4 speeds (Hydramatic, Fluid Drive).I had 52 New Yorker with Fluid Torque Drive and would it burn rubber in Low range. Quite startling the way that big barge would take off if you did a brake torque.It was also the best trailer towing transmission. Imagine a 4 speed with an extra 2.6:1 gear reduction on low, coupled to the most powerful Hemi V8 made at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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