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Which is better, 200R4 or 700R4?
Gearstar Performance 8 minute read
The 200R4 vs 700R4 debate has been going on for decades, and for good reason. Both transmissions became popular during the rise of overdrive performance...
6L80 Transmission 4x4 vs 6L80 Transmission 2WD: What’s The Difference
Gearstar Performance 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...
Automatic Transmission vs Manual: What You Need to Know for Performance Builds
Gearstar Performance 5 minute read
When building a performance car, restoring a classic, or assembling a street/strip machine, one of the first decisions you must make is whether to choose...
How to Choose the Right Level AOD Transmission for Your Ford
8 minute read
Choosing the right AOD transmission for your Ford isn't just about horsepower. It's about how you drive, what your car can handle, and what you expect from...
Transmission Accomplished - Four options to increase the capacity of a Pontiac Turbo 400
Ryan Steele 2 minute read
In the early days of the automotive industry, manual-shift transmissions were the norm. Operating a clutch pedal and a shift lever peering up from the...
How It Works
Ryan Steele 12 minute read
Just like a quick stroll through the cruise night parking lot will confirm the dominance of GM overdrive automatics on the street, walking down the...
Ford Overdrive Overview
Ryan Steele 1 minute read
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