THE NEW DYNAFLOW AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Buick Motor Division, GMC

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Gorsky, R. J., author.

Conference Name:

SAE Annual Meeting

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1957

Summary:

BUICK's 1956 twin-turbine Dynaflow transmission incorporates a fixed-blade stator between the two turbine elements.Added to the twin turbine (introduced in 1953) and the variable-pitch stator (introduced in 1955), the author says, this has made an important contribution to reduction in engine rpm, increased low-end performance, and improved efficiency.Stall ratio has been increased from 2.45/1 to 3.5/1, and "getaway" on low-end car performance has improved

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Publisher Number:

570014

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