Ryan Steele
Transmission Specialist
- 4L60E
- 4L80E
- 700R4
- 200-4R
- Ford AOD
- Ford 4R70W
- Mopar 727
- Mopar 904
- shift kits and controllers
- install troubleshooting
Ryan Steele is a transmission specialist at Gearstar Performance Transmissions in Akron, Ohio. He works with customers on spec'ing GM, Ford and Mopar automatics to their combination, and writes the install instructions, build-level breakdowns and troubleshooting guides on this blog.
Installing a Gearstar 200r4
Ryan Steele 7 minute read
By Jim AustIt’s not a stretch of the truth t say that one of the best parts of owning a classic truck is actually driving it, and one of the major...
You could win this over-the-top Gasser!
Ryan Steele 7 minute read
In It To Win It: This almost-new ’57 gasser built by Woody’s Hot Rodz could be all yours!< Automotive enthusiasts are a special breed. For many of...
How to Trick the 4L80E
Ryan Steele 12 minute read
Many drivers take components that work in unison, which allow them to pull the gear shifter of their vehicle into drive and reverse everyday, for granted....
Tested Diesel Tough
Ryan Steele 7 minute read
Gear Star Builds a Bulletproof 4L80EBy Kevin Wilson Before the advent of the Allison automatic transmission in diesel-equipped GM vehicles, the toughest...
Overdrive Transmission Swap
Ryan Steele 15 minute read
by: Terry McgeanThe trappings of modern technology can spoil even hardcore authenticity buffs. Sample something new, and before you know it, you can't do...
Y-Block AOD Upgrade
Ryan Steele 7 minute read
More Evolution with Less Revolutions Text and Photos BY John Gilbert As time rapidly moves farther and farther away from the 20th century mark, more and...