{"product_id":"pds-8hp45-high-performance-billet-race-torque-converter-26-50-stator-awd","title":"PDS 8HP45 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 26\/50 Stator - AWD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e16-98-2650\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDS 8HP45 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 26\/50 Stator - AWD for 2012-2017 BMW xDrive Models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade the ZF 8HP45 transmission in AWD BMW xDrive vehicles with this PDS billet race torque converter featuring a 26\/50 stator. Built for high-horsepower racing applications it delivers precise power transfer quicker lockup and higher stall control for drag strip and track dominance. 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