{"product_id":"pds-8hp51-high-performance-billet-race-torque-converter-26-55-stator-awd","title":"PDS 8HP51 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 26\/55 Stator - AWD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e16-94-2655\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDS 8HP51 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 26\/55 Stator - AWD for 2018-2021 BMW M3\/M4 xDrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PDS torque converter upgrades the ZF 8HP51 transmission in AWD BMW M3 and M4 models from 2018 to 2021. Built with billet components it handles extreme racing demands with a 5500 RPM stall speed for faster launches and better power transfer. 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