{"product_id":"pds-8hp50-high-performance-billet-race-torque-converter-26-45-stator-rwd","title":"PDS 8HP50 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 26\/45 Stator - RWD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e16-97-2645\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDS 8HP50 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 26\/45 Stator - RWD for 2011-2021 BMW 3 Series 335i\/340i 4 Series 435i\/440i M240i\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PDS 8HP50 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter with 26\/45 stator fits RWD ZF 8HP50 transmissions in 2011-2021 BMW 3 Series 335i 340i 4 Series 435i 440i and M240i models. Built for racing this unit delivers adjustable stall speeds from 2600 to 4500 RPM for precise launches and holds power over 1200 HP. 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