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.
Building an overdrive automatic the Gearstar way
How times have changed. When our Chevy was new there were two choices when it came to transmissions: a three-speed manual or a two-speed Powerglide...
Low-Revvin' Highway Fun
Low-Revvin' Highway FunGEAR STAR'S ALTERNATIVE TO THE 700-R4 When I'm not stuck under the hood of various magazine project vehicles in the Primedia Tech Center,...
Automatic for the People
For the longest time, if you ran a Ford small-block or Windsor engine and wanted to run an automatic, your transmission of choice would likely be a C4....
WEEK TO WICKED - HOT ROD and Sta-Bil Build a Power Tour Road-Tripper
From HOT ROD Magazine - October 2018 By John McGann ~ HOT ROD Staff 2018 is a year of anniversaries: It's HOT ROD's 70th anniversary, Chevrolet is...
What Happens When a Transmission Range Sensor Goes Bad?
The transmission range sensor monitors the position of the gear shifter and communicates this information to the vehicle’s computer, ensuring the correct...
Maintenance Tips for Your Torque Converter | 4L80E Transmission
SUMMARY: This article provides essential maintenance tips tailored for everyday users and performance enthusiasts with rebuilt, custom, or stock 4L80E...