Manufacturing a High Performance Torque Converter at Hughes Performance.

[@theskidfactory]

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[@someyoungguy6990]

Benny's like a seagull on a hot chip.....mine, mine, mine.....mine

[@argkampfhund]

Mad content! Love to see how the outfits you trust do what they do. That being said, I was looking forward to seeing some of the Voodoo involved in the Bolt-Together units. Still tho... This was awesome.

[@mauricedavis2905]

I like the Hughes 2500 rpm stall in my work truck

[@HughesPerformance]

Thanks for the support guys!! The Skid Factory #1!!!

[@tannerspillman8140]

It's nice to see Al surrounded by something that he enjoys! He's also became quite the interviewer/presenter as well! Loving the show. Inspires me to continue my quest to build my ideal car once money is in my favor!

[@truthseeker8483]

Al is a star

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Al Bundy is a wise old beast indeed.

[@El_Chompo]

Yeah I noticed that too he seemed to really hit his stride in this video. The beginning is too funny. The shop owner talks about what the shop does in a professional courteous manner and then asks al what he would like to do "See some cool shit" xD Al sets the tone to make it more fun and less serious which is nice since a business tour can be bland sometimes, but just when you think it's all fun and games Al starts asking intelligent and thoughtful questions and we gain detailed knowledge about some of the finer points about the industry and how they can apply to make your car go faster. And you can see the shop owner sort of turned off auto pilot tour mode once he ralized Al was curious about how the details really worked. Perfect balance between learning and fun makes the video a delight.

[@HughesPerformance]

@@El_Chompo Pete isn't the owner, mate. Just thought we'd clarify so as to eliminate any potential confusion. He's one of our employees and an auto enthusiast like yourself. Thanks very much for watching!!

[@Fuzzwah]

He's really good at it. As I'm sure everyone here in the comments knows, his deadpan delivery belies the sense of humour that is probably obvious to most of us bogan Aussies. He does a great job of leading the interviewee into interesting tid bits. I found the SkidFactory through MCM, but honestly... Al is so much more watchable because he has the depth of experience combined with such a likeable character that I enjoy anything he shares.

[@myfavoritemartian1]

I started drag racing in 1963. I was a grunt working for my neighbor's older brother who ran a 1957 Ford Sedan with a hot 312 Thunderbird engine. Later on I ran a 1963 Falcon gasser with a 427 Holman/Moody engine. I used a Hughes C6 because they were a home town builder that had a solid rep for good builds. I later changed to "Clutchflite" (a Torque Flite with a clutch) and went even faster. (The C6 didn't have a lock up converter) Hughes had always been a drag race sponsor of one type or another. "BeeLine, Be there!" God I miss that old place.

[@ToddLarsen]

Al "I wanna see some cool shit" legend! Thanks for sharing and as always keep building👍

[@someyoungguy6990]

Haha no fly's on Al!!

[@BusbyBiscuits]

That was a pure Aussie moment right there 😆

[@someyoungguy6990]

That is gonna have to be the next Skid Factory shirt.....

[@lincbiggins4342]

Love it, Al as per other comments, you are not only a fantastic builder you really are getting a style for interviews, love your laid back "don't suffer fools" style of presenting and dry humour, even if people are not experienced or mechanically apt your way of breaking it down to a layman's level is great and gets everybody engaged, keep up the great work, your clips are the most anticipated of the week.

[@Gerald5000]

These are the best type of ads. Fucked if I know what goes into good parts, but the people that make them are the best people to teach you.

[@prfxshnst]

The legend that sorted out the barra's bearings!

[@deeze67]

Exactly!

[@darrellprice2032]

What problem??

[@garage79r]

Thanks for wearing my shop shirt Al ! So cool !

[@darianistead2239]

Benny: "Al, distract him while I grab some cool shit"

[@imouse3246]

"Breakage".

[@wobblysauce]

no messing about.

[@K1lostream]

Factory tours! Coz merely doing drag week wasn't enough! I hope visiting this place was a checkpoint anyway or I dread to think how much sleep you didn't get! Have a bloody like, sirs!

[@xgford94]

Met a fellow fan (Skid Factory & BCW) today, I’d spotted his Allied t-T-shirt and started talking about drag week vids, he then told me he was having a hard time with depression and the interactions with fellow fans was the best antidepressant he had come across. Just thought I’d let you know and say Thank You and well done.

[@HughesPerformance]

Sounds like we need to send him a T-shirt and hat to help cheer him up! Let us know if you have his contact information. We'll be happy to help a bloke out.

[@xgford94]

Hughes Performance Thank you so much, I would love to help make that happen, unfortunately I only know him as a fellow fan, so I don’t even know his last name. If I ever see him again I’ll follow up. I have to say If you treat your customers (and it sounds like you do) as well as some random on KZbin, then you are definitely due any and all success that comes your way!

[@HughesPerformance]

@@xgford94 legend! Thanks mate!!

[@allanbutlin5553]

Pete is so humble, Al is in his element. How good.

[@hellodisdat]

Good job asking cool nerd questions Al. Presented really well.

[@Adam-wq2jn]

Great to see a walk round video of a workshop, where the correct questions are asked, and followed up with knowledgeable and great answers. excellent video

[@sennape84]

Pete is an absolute gentleman and knows his stuff! Can’t wait to receive my big box of Hughes goodness👌

[@hcfcustoms]

Benny just wonders out with a fresh load of converters ,lol,bloody hilarious!

[@D3thM3tal]

Hughes converter powers my rock crawler. Good stuff!

[@TeamGambleBMX]

You guys are going from strength to strength. I'm loving these tech episodes; they are adding depth to the channel!

[@DeadVenomMinecraft]

Nothing gets me more excited than a new skid factory video :)

[@JackSwatman]

The Hughes guy was a great presenter, awesome video

[@the_cheese]

Ah, I love an old-school US factory; piles of parts stacked around, piled in shopping trolleys, home-built equipment... and turning out world-class products! Great job lads!!

[@bostedtap8399]

Great engineering walk through, many thanks to Hughes Performance and guest's. Great vlog. Thanks for sharing and best regards from the UK.

[@chewygumball9998]

MCM and Skid Factory, knowledge of what to do and what not to do with your ride...keep it up mates...

[@armandoboensel593]

Love how you guys end your videos with the Awkwud little background snippet like this one or your out takes. Great job and great informational video.

[@cranixten2620]

Great episode guys! Good to see you in my homeland looks like we treated you right.

[@TheAussieBusman]

Love these types of videos where legends can just talk the Torque.

[@jameshayward3842]

Great job Al. Needed much more detail of the actual process as described by Al.

[@SprayIgniteBoom]

Love the cross over~👌🖖🤙

[@kanadezosGT]

Taking environmentalism to a whole other lever! This is true recycling! Hughes knows what's up. Good Job!

[@607CHA]

Only 145k subscribers. These boys deserve so much more

[@Badgertronix]

Very fancy. I'm sure that much work doesn't come cheap. Thanks for the tour 👍

[@tomwagemans1872]

Thanks for this video. As a European where most cars are manuals(this changing slowly towards automatic) this is very interesting! I will be visiting the Hughes Channel.

[@Candisa]

It's a shame torque converters are disappearing now that we're finally getting some auto-love. Sure those double-clutch boxes shift lightning fast and are super efficient, but there's no feel like releasing the brake after loading up the torque converter and feel a smooth constant surge of torque while the gearbox is running through the gears.

[@sdwalton33]

The whole reason for this video was so Benny could walk out with a new torque converter and nobody would be suspicious. LOL😄 Brilliant job guys.

[@backflipon15]

Really great walk through of the process, these convertors really do hid alot of technology, Cheers Al

[@jakeofallterrains9048]

Today on How it's Made... Great episode!

[@michaelbeattie6953]

I love seeing guys making actual stuff well. Thanks for the tour.

[@victorbitter583]

Hughes Transmissions? Maaate, ya preachin to the converted!

[@hondacota4rt]

Only a couple minutes in, but I know I'm going to love it. Next, hit up garret 😍😅

[@eumoria]

amazing walk-through!

[@clinty51]

Great vid Al, very informative, always interesting to see a behind the scenes production mob....Benny walk through a classic, must have more projects at BCW

[@miguelsanchez6465]

that was awesome!

[@davies287]

I wanna see more of these types of video: fascinating "how it's made" style with Al's voice over. Needs more B roll of the guys working on them in production though, do more!

[@paulhevesi4249]

Awesome clip, thanks TSF.

[@chevydyall7619]

Love al and woody. Bloody legends. Keep up the awesome work guys

[@chevydyall7619]

P.s, Al never change

[@bigal878]

When you talk converter voodoo, you talk vortex flow. I feel like I’m reliving my apprenticeship again lol

[@fambuild]

Cool stuff! Smart stuff with smart dudes. Really enjoyed this post!

[@bigal878]

Great video 👍🏻 Well done Al and team👍🏻

[@Joepopa12]

1:48 Top left hand corner

[@FG-Supercharged]

Wow, nice catch!!!

[@ziggassedup]

I watch Pete all the time...Bloody Auto Trans brainiac guy and a cool dude......

[@southjerseysound7340]

I've had great luck with Hughes Performance after changing from another brand. They took the time to answer my questions instead of me having to play musical converters to get things right.

[@brianmaynard7320]

Fantastic video!! Nice insight on the rebuilds!!!

[@metricstormtrooper]

Yeah, thanks Pete, and of course Allen.

[@herbgaming7852]

"I wana see some cool shit" 😂 That's a great answer man, great video as always boys 🤙🏿

[@GdaySport]

Not an auto fan, but it was cool to get an insight into how auto's get customised

[@ryan_etzel]

15:07 Benny , how many of those do you really think you can get into your airline carryon?

[@dj_paultuk7052]

Ive brought back Camaro front Rotors (disc brakes) in my carry on luggage before. I did get some funny looks at security/xray !.

[@aSinisterKiid]

That's some resplendent red there on all those converters

[@pirkkaruuska5766]

More.... we need more!

[@andybobandy641]

Kid in a candy store! Al may never leave that shop!

[@finlay230]

great vid lads, love this kind of content !!!

[@BOOT]

Got one of their 10" stalls for my C3 vette, still gotta put it in tho LOL Maybe I'll finally get to it next spring on my channel.

[@mrbones666]

Benny: You ain't seen me........ right!

[@quadruple_negative]

Pleeeeease release me, let me go!

[@z00h]

"I wanna see some cool shit" Yep, that's our boy Al. What a legend haha.

[@STAG162]

.. and Benny does the proverbial 'mic-drop' with a couple of converters, walking out the door.

[@michaelcurley7801]

Turbo Yoda meets Torque Converter Yoda

[@HughesPerformance]

LOL!!!

[@lory2622]

I watch Pete’s channel too. It’s funny watching him trying to talk to Al and the camera at the same time. His neck must get sore.

[@Adriansitos623]

You are out in my neck of the woods! A lot of great stuff to do out here in Phoenix and you are already in a great area for any car or truck stuff. Have fun out here

[@HeliMicky]

Thanks love these type of videos :-)

[@brianmac3194]

Awesome video and excellent content

[@danielrusbridge4182]

Wow its an amazing technology

[@gregshrimpton1630]

Interesting Vid!

[@daveisasdavedoes3558]

We're here with Alan "I want to see some cool shit" Butler.

[@NeverLetOff]

Yes!

[@steveveness3829]

G'day from West Australia, Al thanks for the tour. Love seeing nice toy manufactures like this.😉🙂👍👍

[@adz929]

It must be REALLY hot for a Queenslander to say it's hot 😮

[@ATi1300Ramiro]

It's not THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT hot. *says someone from Arizona*

[@Jestaname]

Doing well boys 👍

[@hextasy000]

Al is SOOOO much more comfortable in front of the camera compared to a couple (right?) years ago!

[@tj323i]

I'm not into autos but if I ever need a torque converter I know where to start

[@lsgemini7686]

I’ll wear a Hughes performance hat and put a sticker on my car in return for a converter 👌🏼🍻

[@stephensimpson5283]

LOL Benny!

[@Sk8Andy]

"What do you wanna see al?" "I wanna see some cool shit!" Aussie as 👌🤣

[@lerrynhawke3375]

All = legend

[@robertevans6481]

Yep forgot to check Benny on the way out....lol

[@LRogan520]

Great vid... Some much info.

[@fercon9892]

Temperature: is hot Al: nO aIrCoNdItIoNiNg!

[@TommyTen10]

7:15 Again with the 'Turban' Talk. I always thought they contained turbine, like the rifle Carbine.

[@rockroller1829]

bad ass bro .. great video ,, lol benny walking thru the end ' lol

[@bigunone]

Automatic transmissions are vodoo Power comes in magic happens in the middle power comes out the back

[@yankos_]

I wanna Hughesie!!!!

[@michaelatkin2562]

Took me longer than I care to admit to work out Pete was saying turbine and not turban. I guess we say it different in Oz 🤣

[@HughesPerformance]

Bloody yanks with our funny accent!

[@TheKomar924]

Badass.

[@PhyverIndustries]

Damn I wish I had known you guys were in town!

[@oriolbarrobes9392]

are you guys doing a meet up here in Phoenix?

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

If Al is from Queensland Australia and Bundy is from Queensland Australia, does this make it the Al Bundy show?

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Plastic stator? Who'd do that? Oh Ford.

[@brhino]

I assume there are model numbers stamped to differentiate ?

[@blakerohrt6004]

Quick question Al, I'm tossing up doing me upgrading my 4l60e behind my cam ls1 to a 4l80 due to me putting a v2 vortech on it but was wondering your opinion on whether a 4l60e can be built to handle 550 rwhp? any thoughts

[@bernarddolinski5807]

Old mate: *goes on a well rehearsed proper spiel about the buisness and topic* Woody: "I wanna see cool shit!"

[@HughesPerformance]

No rehearsal, mate. That was all off the cuff in a single take. Neither The Skid Factory nor Hughes scripts any of their KZbin content.

[@troyam6607]

@@HughesPerformance this is Aussie humor mate, not a personal judgement. :)

[@HughesPerformance]

@@troyam6607 all good mate! Cheers!

[@g-mech1244]

is there a a company that specializes in torque converters for import performance applications? I'm wanting something for a f4a51 Mitsubishi. cheers

[@HughesPerformance]

We build converters for import performance applications as well!!

[@ComputersAndSoftware]

Do an LFX build guys

[@MadMax-ji8tq]

Ford's have plastic converters, no surprise here