Transmission Tech Explained
What Is an Automatic Transmission and How Does It Work Behind a Built Motor
An automatic transmission multiplies engine torque through fluid, then uses hydraulic pressure to hold and release clutch packs and bands inside a...
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...