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.
Parts Department: Shift to the Stars
Ryan Steele 1 minute read
This GearStar Street Performance Turbo 350 transmission and torque converter package is designed to work behind a small-block engine producing up to 400...
Rod Shop: Top Gear
Ryan Steele 1 minute read
We have a Gearstar transmission in the Project ’49 Chevy and for good reason. All Gearstar trannies are assembled one at a time by a single technician,...
Quality, Not Quota
Ryan Steele 7 minute read
Building high-performance transmissions is not a job for Zack Farah, it’s a way of life. The owner of Gearstar Performance Transmissions quite literally...
Gearstar Presents Goodguys 2010 Hot Rod of the Year!
Ryan Steele 2 minute read
Goodguys is proud to announce Gearstar Performance Transmissions as the presenting sponsor of the coveted Goodguys Hot Rod of the Year award. The Goodguys Hot...
Amsoil / Street Rodder Road Tour 2010
Ryan Steele 4 minute read
Not since the heyday of he Flathead have Ford engines been as popular in street rods as they are today. Thanks to the performance reputation established...
Bolt-On Stop ‘N’ Go
Ryan Steele 8 minute read
Simplicity. No matter where you look, it’s part of our everyday lives. From the way we communicate with one another to the manner in which we upgrade antiquated...