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.

GM 700-R4 and 200-4R Transmission Installation Instructions

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Ford AOD Transmission Installation Instructions

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Mopar NAG1 Transmission Installation Instructions

Mopar NAG1 Transmission Installation Instructions

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Ford 4R70W and 4R75W Installation Instructions

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All You Need to Know About Performance Transmission Parts

All You Need to Know About Performance Transmission Parts

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The transmission is one of the most critical components of a vehicle's powertrain. It transmits power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the vehicle...

The ABCs of a 4 Speed Automatic Transmission

The ABCs of a 4 Speed Automatic Transmission

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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...