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.

Winterizing Your Car Transmission: Essential Care Tips

Winterizing Your Car Transmission: Essential Care Tips

Gearstar Performance 7 minute read

To ensure you can take the best care of your vehicles transmission during the winter, it's important to have a comprehensive understanding of how it...

Your Guide To Choosing Ford C4 Performance Racing Transmission

Gearstar Performance 6 minute read

When upgrading your vehicle's performance, one critical component to consider is the transmission. Ford's C4 transmission, originally produced from 1964...

The Fundamentals Of Transmission Slipping: Causes, Signs, and Prevention

Gearstar Performance 6 minute read

Your vehicle's transmission is vital for converting power from the engine into motion, allowing your car to move smoothly. Whether you're driving a...

All You Need To Know About the Turbo 350 Transmission

All You Need To Know About the Turbo 350 Transmission

Gearstar Performance 5 minute read

The Turbo 350 Transmission, often called the Hydramatic 350, is an iconic piece of automotive engineering with a storied history and a sterling...

Recognizing Low Transmission Fluid Symptoms: Why Transmission Fluid Matters

Recognizing Low Transmission Fluid Symptoms: Why Transmission Fluid Matters

Gearstar Performance 6 minute read

Most of us would agree that we need to check the transmission fluid in a vehicle before moving forward. While looking for those issues is not always...

Performance Transmissions vs. Regular Transmissions

Performance Transmissions vs. Regular Transmissions

Gearstar Performance 9 minute read

In the world of automobiles, the transmission plays a pivotal role in determining how power is delivered from the engine to the wheels. For the average...