PRODUCTS & PRESS
WILWOOD DISC BRAKES HIRES TOMMY STRUP AS OUTSIDE SALES CONTRACTOR
FTI PERFORMANCE INTRODUCES THE GEN 3 XPM BILLET BOLT TOGETHER TORQUE CONVERTER LINE
■ FTI Performance expands their product line with the introduction of the Gen 3 XPM billet bolt together torque converters . This line is revolutionary to the converter market as each piece is interchangeable to make it self-tunable . With multiple options of various components , FTI Performance gives the customer the ability to change their converter to fit their personal combination .
The FTI Gen 3 XPM torque converter houses fully CNC-machined components that make each one completely interchangeable . Billet stators are available for roots blowers , screw blowers , nitrous , N / A , Pro Charger , and turbo combinations . The customer has a choice between spragless or mechanical diode versions . The billet front cover fits all flex plate bolt pattern combinations including HEMI . All CNC machined turbines are available with a variety of splines such as Lenco , GM , and Ford and come complete with an internal turbine stiffener . Pump blade angles ranging from neutral to 35 * assure there is a pump combo to fit your needs . All pumps are available with Chrome moly Lenco , GM , or Ford pump drive hubs . The torque converter fits up to 1 ” thick block
plates without the need of changing covers . Another customizable option is the ability to change the 10 ” torque converter to a 9 ” unit and vice versa to adapt to the customer ’ s combination .
With each part balanced and sold separately , the customer has the ability to buy each piece one at a time like an engine build . As the first user-buildable torque converter from FTI performance , the FTI Gen 3 XPM torque converters provide the customer convenience and adjustability never seen before .
“ The industry needs technology that the end user can capitalize on without the help of a freight truck ,” says FTI Performance Chief Technical Officer , Greg Samuel . “ When they need it and how they need it ! This converter allows interchangeability as well as tunability beyond any other converter available .”
With convenience , tunability , and interchangeability , the FTI Gen 3 XPM torque converter is the perfect option for customers who have multiple vehicles or race in varying conditions . For more information about these torque converters and the rest of the FTI Performance line up , call ( 386 ) 736-5816 for more information .
■ Wilwood ’ s Racing division is excited to welcome Tommy Strup as the newest outside sales contractor . Tommy brings more than five decades of racing experience and braking technology knowledge to the Wilwood team .
Since his early childhood , Tommy has spent time at race tracks . He ’ s owned a race program , and worked directly with various race teams , builders and dealers . In 1996 , Tommy turned his passion for racing into a career at Heintz Performance . He also spent time at CV Products , Central High Performance and Pro-Systems .
A native and long-time resident
of Long Island , NY , Tommy now resides in Charlotte , NC . He will report directly to Dave Brzozowski , Wilwood Motorsports Manager .
Founded by Bill Wood in 1977 , Wilwood Engineering designs and manufactures high-performance disc brakes and components from their headquarters in Camarillo , California . Products are engineered and rigorously tested for any application , creating unsurpassed braking quality and performance with sleek , modern designs . From race cars to classic cars , Wilwood has the brakes to stop you . For more information , contact Wilwood Engineering at info @ wilwood . com
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