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Gearstar - 4R70W Performance Transmission Specs, Updates, and More 

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE March 11th, 2022 6 minute read

The 4R70W performance transmission, an updated model from the AODE, was released in 1993 by Lincoln Mark VIII. The significant improvement of the 4R70W...

Overview of the 4R70w Transmission

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE January 30th, 2022 6 minute read

The 4R70W, a Ford transmission, is an evolution to the popular AODE and is often used interchangeably. Both transmissions are significantly improved...

Overview of the 4R70w Transmission

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE August 5th, 2021 6 minute read

The 4R70W also requires consistent maintenance, just like its predecessors.This way, you will have an incredibly powerful transmission.The 4R70W, a Ford...

Ford 4R70W Transmission History and Evolution

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE November 2nd, 2020 5 minute read

The Ford 4R70W transmission history and evolution has been an interesting one. It began with more fuel-efficient cars, given the high gasoline cost to...

The Bulletproof Ford AOD Transmission

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE June 20th, 2019 7 minute read

There is the Ford AOD (automatic overdrive) transmission on one hand, and the Turbo 400 (TH400), on the other. However, car enthusiasts may be quick to...

Let's Talk High Performance 4R70W Transmissions

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE December 28th, 2017 6 minute read

The 4R70W is a Ford transmission, and generally considered an evolution to the AODE, a transmission that it is often interchanged with. Both are...

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