Transmission Tech Explained
What Stall Converter Do You Actually Need? How to Choose One for Your Cam and Build
Most stall converter shopping starts with a number. Somebody on a forum runs a 3,000 stall, a buddy says his cam "needs" 3,500, and a catalog lists...
How to Identify Your GM Transmission by Shape and Numbers
A swap meet core with no tag. A project car with a transmission nobody can vouch for. A truck that has had two owners and at least one rebuild. Before...
What is a Transmission? A Guide for Beginners and Gearheads
If there were a crown for “most mysterious car component,” the transmission would probably be a front-runner. For a lot of enthusiasts and weekend...
Transmission Slip Yoke and measurements
The ABCs of a 4 Speed Automatic Transmission
A transmission exists because an engine only makes useful power inside a narrow RPM band, and a car needs to move from a stop to highway speed. The...
Sports Cars That Are Faster with an Automatic Performance Transmission
Some luxury cars with automatic transmission include the Lexus ISF, BMW M4/M5, Audi S6/S8, and Porsche Panamera, to mention a few. Since there are two...
Cool Shift
Though I installed the Gearstar 200-4R transmission in my project ’49 Chevy months ago when the motor went in, I never fitted the trans cooler or shifter....