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 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
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
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
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
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
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...