{"product_id":"pds-8hp65-high-performance-billet-race-torque-converter-26-55-stator-awd","title":"PDS 8HP65 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 26\/55 Stator - AWD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e16-91-2655\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDS 8HP65 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter - 26\/55 Stator - AWD 2010-2016 BMW X5M X6M\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PDS 8HP65 High Performance Billet Race Torque Converter with 26\/55 Stator fits AWD ZF 8HP65 transmissions in BMW X5 M and X6 M models from 2010 to 2016. This billet unit raises stall speed to 5200-5800 RPM for faster acceleration off the line while handling over 1000 HP in racing applications. 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