{"product_id":"pds-8hp65-high-performance-billet-race-torque-converter-26-45-stator-awd","title":"PDS 8HP65 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 26\/45 Stator - AWD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e16-91-2645\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDS 8HP65 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 26\/45 Stator - AWD for 2015-2018 BMW X5 M X6 M\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PDS 8HP65 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter with 26\/45 stator fits ZF 8HP65 AWD transmissions in 2015-2018 BMW X5 M and X6 M models. Built for drag racing and track use this unit handles over 1000 HP with a high stall speed of 2600-4500 RPM for immediate throttle response and faster ETs. 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