Alex baja boom
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Does anybody know exactly how much a torque converter reduces top speed? I have a go cart, I'm running a clutch directly to a 62 tooth sprocket, and it gives me a decent top speed but not a lot of take off power and acceleration in the low end. I am hesitant to put a torque converter on it because I do not know if it will reduce my top speed (which I want to keep or increase) and installing one will require considerable frame modifications as it is a small cart. If somebody can confirm it will add speed (I already know it will give me all the low end torque I want) I will probably go ahead with it anyway, as well as installing a 42 tooth sprocket.