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.
The LMC Truck C10 Nationals Week To Wicked
Ryan Steele 4 minute read
By Rob FortierImages by Jorge NuñuzPublished by Classic Trucks Magazine You know, it wasn’t too long ago that good, old ’73-’87 Chevy C10s were cheap...
Low-Revvin' Highway Fun
Ryan Steele 7 minute read
Low-Revvin' Highway FunGEAR STAR'S ALTERNATIVE TO THE 700-R4 When I'm not stuck under the hood of various magazine project vehicles in the Primedia Tech Center,...
Automatic for the People
Ryan Steele 13 minute read
For the longest time, if you ran a Ford small-block or Windsor engine and wanted to run an automatic, your transmission of choice would likely be a C4....
WEEK TO WICKED - HOT ROD and Sta-Bil Build a Power Tour Road-Tripper
Ryan Steele 5 minute read
From HOT ROD Magazine - October 2018 By John McGann ~ HOT ROD Staff 2018 is a year of anniversaries: It's HOT ROD's 70th anniversary, Chevrolet is...
What Happens When a Transmission Range Sensor Goes Bad?
Ryan Steele 9 minute read
The transmission range sensor tells the transmission control module which gear the shifter is in. When it goes bad, the TCM works off bad information and...
Maintenance Tips for Your Torque Converter | 4L80E Transmission
Ryan Steele 7 minute read
SUMMARY: This article provides essential maintenance tips tailored for everyday users and performance enthusiasts with rebuilt, custom, or stock 4L80E...