Rebuilds & Upgrades

Rebuilt vs. Remanufactured Transmissions: What's the Difference?

Rebuilt vs. Remanufactured Transmissions: What's the Difference?

Gearstar Performance 5 minute read

Replacing your transmission (after the old one has failed) can be a bit confusing. Should you choose a rebuilt model, a used model, or a remanufactured (reman)...

Understanding GM 4L80E Transmissions: Earlier Models & Upgrades

Understanding GM 4L80E Transmissions: Earlier Models & Upgrades

Gearstar Performance 2 minute read

4L80E by General Motors is one of the most popular four-speed automatic transmissions out there. First introduced in 1991, these transmissions went through...

3 Signs That Indicate Your Need for a Transmission Upgrade

3 Signs That Indicate Your Need for a Transmission Upgrade

Ryan Steele 2 minute read

While modern-day cars and trucks are very durable and can offer years of reliable service with the right care and maintenance, they do require major...

TH350 Transmission Identification, Decoding and Super-Tuning

TH350 Transmission Identification, Decoding and Super-Tuning

Gearstar Performance 6 minute read

The TH350 (Turbo-Hydramatic) transmission identification, decoding, and super-tuning are what sets it apart from other transmissions. Its identification,...

Upgrading Your Ford C6 Transmission for Modern Toughness

Upgrading Your Ford C6 Transmission for Modern Toughness

Gearstar Performance 6 minute read

You can upgrade your Ford C6 transmission to ensure it can meet the modern-day expectation of performance and toughness. This may be a classic ride, but...

Upping the Performance of Your 700R4 Rebuild

Upping the Performance of Your 700R4 Rebuild

Gearstar Performance 7 minute read

Improving the performance of your 700R4 rebuild comes with a basket-full of benefits. For starters... An upgrade will make your transmission powerful enough to...

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