{"product_id":"pds-8hp50-high-performance-billet-race-torque-converter-20-65-stator-awd","title":"PDS 8HP50 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 20\/65 Stator - AWD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e16-96-2065\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDS 8HP50 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 20\/65 Stator - AWD 2014-2021 BMW xDrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your ZF 8HP50 AWD transmission with the PDS billet race torque converter designed for high-horsepower BMW xDrive models from 2014 to 2021. The 20\/65 stator delivers precise stall control from 2200 RPM to 5800 RPM for explosive launches in drag and circuit racing. 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