Rebuilds & Upgrades

4L80E Direct Drum in Performance Rebuilds

4L80E Direct Drum in Performance Rebuilds

Gearstar Performance 7 minute read

In the hierarchy of critical components inside a 4L80E, the direct drum rarely gets the attention it deserves. Builders often focus on shafts,...

What Is a Billet Direct Drum? Strength, Design, and Why It Matters

What Is a Billet Direct Drum? Strength, Design, and Why It Matters

Gearstar Performance 7 minute read

If there were a popularity contest in the world of transmission components, the direct drum might not even get an invite. Most people don’t know it...

Valve Body Basics: What Does a Valve Body Do in a Transmission?

Valve Body Basics: What Does a Valve Body Do in a Transmission?

Gearstar Performance 10 minute read

So, what does a valve body do in a transmission? It directs pressurized fluid to the right clutches and bands at the right moment. The transmission valve...

Unlock Peak Performance With Transmission Upgrade Parts

Unlock Peak Performance With Transmission Upgrade Parts

Gearstar Performance 6 minute read

When building a high-performance vehicle, every component needs to keep up with your engine’s power, and that starts with your transmission. Stock units...

HGM CompuShift CSII Controller

Ryan Steele 1 minute read

COMPUSHIFT II is the latest generation transmission control system from HGM Automotive Electronics, Inc. COMPUSHIFT II operates automatic shifting, paddle...

6 Long-Term Benefits of a Rebuilt Transmission

6 Long-Term Benefits of a Rebuilt Transmission

Ryan Steele 5 minute read

Is your vehicle transmission giving you a headache, and you're already contemplating replacing it with a brand-new one? Replacing a faulty vehicle...

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