Precision Industries starts the production of these torque converters with a 98 pound piece of billet steel that they machine using CNC equipment ending up with a one piece front cover weighing 12 pounds depending on what converter series is being built. The billet front cover is one of many reasons that enable Precision Industries to produce a superior product over the competition. Benefits include increased clutch surface area by as much as 5 times over OEM specifications. The increase in clutch surface area along with the unique clutch lining used ensures that no matter what the application, you can retain the lock-up feature for efficiency without durability issues.