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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.

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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Automatic transmissions are mechanisms designed to shift the gears of vehicles with the increase or sudden decrease of speed. Since the mechanism is automatic,...

E40D Transmission Swap – Hot Rod Hauler

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Check out this E40D transmission swap on this 1973 Ford f350. Read more only at www.customclassictrucks.com, the official website for Custom Classic Trucks...

6L80 vs 6L90: Devil's in the Details

6L80 vs 6L90: Devil's in the Details

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The 6L80 and 6L90 are two of the most popular rear-wheel transmissions from General Motors. So many things have been discussed about these remarkable...

6L80E Transmission Specs and Identification

6L80E Transmission Specs and Identification

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The arrival of 6L80E transmissions – or Hydra-Matic 6L80 transmissions – on the automotive scene in 2006 showcased the considerable design change of the...

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