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.
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
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
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
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...