Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Can someone explain what can be changed in AT and MT?

소녀시대 · 02-12-2010, 08:06 AM

Hello again everyone! I have a question out of curiosity....

I know that people use manual cars as a race car because of the ability to be able to change the clutch. I heard that once you change a clutch to a higher quality one, you can handle much more horsepower without worrying about the clutch being "broken" (sorry i dont know the correct term). However, i heard that the automatic transmission does not have a clutch, but instead a torque converter. Is there anything you can change in an automatic transmission (something similar to a clutch) to allow for more horsepower?

Thank you!

-Francis

02-12-2010, 08:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
소녀시대 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Markham Posts: 36 Drives: 99 Nissan Maxima ES Rep Power: 15	Can someone explain what can be changed in AT and MT? Hello again everyone! I have a question out of curiosity.... I know that people use manual cars as a race car because of the ability to be able to change the clutch. I heard that once you change a clutch to a higher quality one, you can handle much more horsepower without worrying about the clutch being "broken" (sorry i dont know the correct term). However, i heard that the automatic transmission does not have a clutch, but instead a torque converter. Is there anything you can change in an automatic transmission (something similar to a clutch) to allow for more horsepower? Thank you! -Francis