{"product_id":"pds-8hp51-high-performance-billet-race-torque-converter-26-50-stator-awd","title":"PDS 8HP51 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 26\/50 Stator - AWD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e16-94-2650\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 850082263097\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDS 8HP51 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 26\/50 Stator - AWD for 2011-2020 BMW X3 X4 X5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PDS torque converter upgrades ZF 8HP51 AWD transmissions in BMW X3 X4 X5 models with billet construction for high horsepower durability. The 26\/50 stator delivers higher stall speeds up to 5000 RPM for faster acceleration off the line. 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