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.

6 Automotive Things to Be Grateful for This Thanksgiving and Beyond

6 Automotive Things to Be Grateful for This Thanksgiving and Beyond

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It's Thanksgiving month again, and time to be eternally grateful for everything life has thrown our way - the good, the bad, the ugly, and we survived...

6 Long-Term Benefits of a Rebuilt Transmission

6 Long-Term Benefits of a Rebuilt Transmission

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Is your vehicle transmission giving you a headache, and you're already contemplating replacing it with a brand-new one? Replacing a faulty vehicle...

Gearstar Dyno Tests

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Gearstar performance transmissions knows the importance of getting it right the first time.  For this reason, all Gearstar transmissions are custom built, by...

4L70E Performance Transmissions Install

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It hasn’t been an easy life for our in-house project, Blue Bomber, a 2011 Chevy Silverado with a supercharged 4.8L. We have flogged it on big tracks and...

Picking the Right Automatic Transmission for Your Street Rod

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There was a time when automatic transmission had all kinds of unique names- Cruise-O-Matic, Hydra-Matic, Ultramatic, and the list goes on. But while he...

What Are the Different Types of Transmission Fluids?

What Are the Different Types of Transmission Fluids?

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Many fluids run through your vehicle, powering it in their little way to ensure you enjoy or have a smooth driving experience. One of the most crucial of...