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Manual vs Automatic Transmission: A Driver's Perspective
GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 6 minute read
When it comes to choosing a transmission for your vehicle, the debate between manual vs automatic transmission options has been ongoing for years. Both...
Torque vs. Horsepower: Understanding Engine Performance
GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 5 minute read
In the world of automotive engineering, two key metrics are used to describe an engine's performance: torque and horsepower. To the uninitiated, these...
Understanding Your Transmission Components: A Comprehensive Overview
GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 8 minute read
A vehicle's transmission system plays a critical role in delivering power from the engine to the wheels, enabling the vehicle to move and change speeds...
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...
Horsepower and Torque: The Difference
GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 6 minute read
A vehicle's two top performance metrics bandied about by car enthusiasts are horsepower and torque. You will find them peppered all over every...
3 Types of Ford AOD Transmission Identification
GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 6 minute read
The oil crisis of 1973 was a jarring reality for many American motorists as fuel became more expensive than it used to be. The only way out of this...