Built to Hold
Build guides, transmission tech, and install notes from the Gearstar shop floor. Every unit we ship is assembled by one builder, matched to your combo, and dyno-tested before it goes out the door. This is where we show the work: what holds, what grenades, and how to spec it right the first time.
Bolt-On Stop ‘N’ Go
Simplicity. No matter where you look, it’s part of our everyday lives. From the way we communicate with one another to the manner in which we upgrade antiquated...
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....
Project BluePrint Chevelle: Swapping An LSX Into An A-body Chevelle
For the last several months, we’ve been teasing about our ultimate Chevy project car being on the donor list awaiting its very special LSX engine from...
Hot Rod Hauler
At the outset of our Hot Rod Hauler project, one of our major goals was to increase fuel economy while maintaining the towing capacity of our ’73 Ford...
Should’ve had a V-8
The Gearstar 700-R4 is a completely remanufactured and upgraded trans that comes with just about everything you need to install. A technician at Gearstar...
Should’ve had a V-8
Let me start this story by coming clean and letting you know we didn’t finish the job. With that out of the way, let me explain what we were attempting...