{"product_id":"pds-8hp51-high-performance-billet-race-torque-converter-26-50-stator-rwd","title":"PDS 8HP51 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 26\/50 Stator - RWD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e16-95-2650\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 850082263103\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDS 8HP51 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 26\/50 Stator - RWD for BMW M-Series 2015-2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PDS 8HP51 torque converter upgrades ZF 8HP51 RWD transmissions in BMW M2 M3 M4 and M5 models from 2015 to 2021. The billet design handles extreme horsepower with a 26\/50 stator that raises stall speed for quicker launches in drag racing and track events. 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