Ryan Steele

Transmission Specialist

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.

Built Like a Tank

Built Like a Tank

Ryan Steele 7 minute read

The big boss needs a new transmission for his ’61 Bel Air, and his underlings (us) must deliver. And by big, we mean really big. TEN’s Executive Vice...

2011 Chevy Silverado - Project Blue Bomber Finale

2011 Chevy Silverado - Project Blue Bomber Finale

Ryan Steele 6 minute read

After taking a ride in our in-house race truck, dubbed Project Novakane, Tim Coltey of Long Beach, California, officially had the go-fast itch. More...

Coralling Coyotes

Coralling Coyotes

Ryan Steele 9 minute read

Over the years Ford has produces a number of noteworthy engines, but their latest offering just may be the best yet. Most often referred to as the Coyote,...

Mounting a Transmission Oil Cooler

Mounting a Transmission Oil Cooler

Ryan Steele 5 minute read

The cooling system on any vehicle is vital for its survival. If you happen to have one that isn’t functioning properly, then it can incapacitate its...

Parts Department - Maximum Overdrive Made Easy

Ryan Steele 1 minute read

The Gearstar Performance 700-R4 Street Performance transmission and torque converter package is designed to work behind a small-block engine producing up...

Sheetmetal Mods - Repairing Rust, Installing a Trunk Floor, and Notching a Firewall

Ryan Steele 4 minute read

By Ron CeridonoPhotography by Tim BernsauPublished Street Rodder Magazine Our 2019 ARP/STREET RODDER Road Tour ’55 Ford sponsored by Ford Performance is...