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

Gearstar Performance January 26th, 2026 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

Gearstar Performance December 19th, 2025 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 June 18th, 2025 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

Ryan Steele June 17th, 2025 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...

Parts Department: Shift to the Stars

Ryan Steele June 16th, 2025 1 minute read

This GearStar Street Performance Turbo 350 transmission and torque converter package is designed to work behind a small-block engine producing up to 400...

Over, Under Upgrades

Ryan Steele June 16th, 2025 6 minute read

We built our Alabama Army Truck last summer as a high-horsepower, big-torque mud slayer and trail basher. But this Chevy also sees highway duty and...

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