A standard transmission has a torque converter. An automatic transmission uses a flexplate and heavy steel flywheel instead.

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A standard (manual) transmission does not use a torque converter; that component is specific to automatic transmissions, which use a torque converter to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Manual transmissions use a clutch to engage and disengage the engine from the transmission.

A Standard Transmission Has a Torque Converter