{"product_id":"pds-8hp50-high-performance-billet-race-torque-converter-22-60-stator-rwd","title":"PDS 8HP50 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 22\/60 Stator - RWD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e16-97-2260\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDS 8HP50 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 22\/60 Stator - RWD Fits 2015-2021 BMW M3 M4 M2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PDS billet race torque converter upgrades ZF 8HP50 RWD transmissions in 2015-2021 BMW M3 F80 M4 F82\/F83 and M2 F87 models. The 22\/60 stator provides stall speeds from 2800-3600 RPM for faster launches in drag racing and track use. 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