6L80E / 6L90E

Gearstar 6L80E performance transmission

6L80 Transmission 4x4 vs 6L80 Transmission 2WD: What’s The Difference

Gearstar Performance Transmissions 7 minute read

If you've spent any time planning a late-model GM swap or sourcing a replacement unit for a truck build, you've probably run into the 6L80 pretty...

Essential 6L90 Transmission Upgrades

Essential 6L90 Transmission Upgrades

Gearstar Performance Transmissions 8 minute read

If there’s one thing GM got right with the 6L90 transmission, it’s that they built it to survive real work. Found behind heavy-duty trucks, performance...

6L80 vs 6L90: Devil's in the Details

6L80 vs 6L90: Devil's in the Details

Press 6 minute read

The 6L80 and 6L90 are two of the most popular rear-wheel transmissions from General Motors. So many things have been discussed about these remarkable...

6L80E and 6L90E Transmission Specs and Identification

6L80E and 6L90E Transmission Specs and Identification

Press 6 minute read

The 6L80E and the 6L90E are close enough that people mix them up constantly, and different enough that putting the wrong one in a heavy truck is an...

Upgrading Your 6L80 Torque Converter: Performance and Benefits

Upgrading Your 6L80 Torque Converter: Performance and Benefits

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 6 minute read

SUMMARY: The 6L80 transmission, a reliable 6-speed GM system, can develop performance issues due to its stock torque converter’s wear. Upgrading to a...

6L80E Transmission Specs and Identification

6L80E Transmission Specs and Identification

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 5 minute read

The arrival of 6L80E transmissions – or Hydra-Matic 6L80 transmissions – on the automotive scene in 2006 showcased the considerable design change of the...

6L80 vs 6L90: Devil's in the Details

6L80 vs 6L90: Devil's in the Details

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 6 minute read

The 6L80 and 6L90 are two of the most popular rear-wheel transmissions from General Motors. So many things have been discussed about these remarkable...

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