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.

How To Tell If You're Buying The Best Transmission

How To Tell If You're Buying The Best Transmission

Gearstar Performance 3 minute read

The time has come and the song is over.  Your old tired transmission isn't getting the job done anymore. This is how to tell if you're buying the best...

Crusher Camaro Gearstar 4L85E Install

Crusher Camaro Gearstar 4L85E Install

Gearstar Performance 1 minute read

  The Crusher Camaro Gearstar 4L85E Install. The 4L85E AOD transmission is a tough box, especially after a company like Gearstar builds it. Having...

Camaro SS Gearstar 4L85E Transmission

Camaro SS Gearstar 4L85E Transmission

Gearstar Performance 1 minute read

Camaro SS Gearstar 4L85E Transmission. To see if the swap is as easy as promised, we watched as Gearstar’s technicians went to work on the company’s 2000...

4R75W Performance Transmissions

4R75W Performance Transmissions

Gearstar Performance 2 minute read

The market offers a number of choices for automatic transmissions. One option would be a Ford 6R60/6R80 six-speed but they are hard to find. In addition...

Gearstar Custom Performance Transmission Installs

Gearstar Performance 1 minute read

Gearstar Performance Transmissions is located on North Howard Street, not even a mile from the beating heart of downtown Akron. Owner Zack Farah founded...

Pontiac Turbo 400 Upgrades Gearstar Performance Transmissions

Pontiac Turbo 400 Upgrades Gearstar Performance Transmissions

Gearstar Performance 1 minute read

Pontiac Turbo 400 upgrades GearStar Performance Transmissions. Located in Akron, Ohio, Gearstar specializes in providing custom-built, high-performance...