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.

The Role of Transmissions in High-Performance Vehicles

The Role of Transmissions in High-Performance Vehicles

Ryan Steele 8 minute read

In the world of automotive engineering, high-performance vehicles stand out for their exceptional speed, agility, and power. Behind the scenes of these...

Five Things To Never Do To Your Ford’s Automatic Transmission

Five Things To Never Do To Your Ford’s Automatic Transmission

Ryan Steele 3 minute read

Automatic transmissions in Ford are pretty much standard nowadays — if you want a manual, you may have to request for it or get it custom built. Automatic has...

3 Symptoms Of A Failing 4L60E Transmission And How To Diagnose The Problems

3 Symptoms Of A Failing 4L60E Transmission And How To Diagnose The Problems

Ryan Steele 3 minute read

The 4L60E transmission by General Motors first came onto the scene in 1992 where it served as a replacement or upgrade to the 700R4 transmission....

3 Early Signs Of A Bad 4L80E Transmission

3 Early Signs Of A Bad 4L80E Transmission

Ryan Steele 3 minute read

4L80E transmissions are powerful but complex machines. And with such power and intimacy comes the increased risk of developing transmission problems over...

3 Signs That Indicate Your Need for a Transmission Upgrade

3 Signs That Indicate Your Need for a Transmission Upgrade

Ryan Steele 2 minute read

While modern-day cars and trucks are very durable and can offer years of reliable service with the right care and maintenance, they do require major...

GM 6L80E/6L90E Transmission Problems And Performance Upgrades Offered By Gearstar

GM 6L80E/6L90E Transmission Problems And Performance Upgrades Offered By Gearstar

Ryan Steele 3 minute read

Starting in the 2006 model year, General Motors released the 6L80E and 6L90E transmissions that developed several issues that tend to frustrate transmission...