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Blown 4L60e Transmission ~ Disassembly and Inspection
How To & DIY

Blown 4L60e Transmission ~ Disassembly and Inspection

July 1, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Busted Classic Garage disassembles and inspects the sub-assemblies in a blown 4L60e transmission out of a ’98 Pontiac Trans AM. [More…]
Does Lucas Transmission Fix Work?
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Does Lucas Transmission Fix Work?

January 20, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Project Farm tests Lucas Transmission Fix which claims to stop slip, hesitation and rough shifting in worn transmissions. [More…]
Torque Converters 101 ~ What Is Stall Speed
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Torque Converters 101 ~ What Is Stall Speed?

January 13, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Pete Nichols explains stall speed and what that means exactly to help dispel many myths and confusion surrounding stall speed and torque converter function. [More…]
Ford Automatic OverDrive vs AODE vs 4R70W
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Ford Automatic OverDrive vs AODE vs 4R70W

December 21, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Autorestomod takes a look at the different choices in Ford Automatic OverDrive (AOD) transmissions. [More…]
TH400 to 700R4 Transmission Swap ~ In Depth How To
How To & DIY

TH400 to 700R4 Transmission Swap ~ In Depth How To

December 14, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Monster Transmission’s original MonStar, Curt, shows how to convert from an original factory TH400 transmission to a 700R4 transmission. [More…]
How To Adjust TH350 and TH400 Shift Points with a Vacuum Modulator
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Change TH350 & TH400 Shift Points with an Adjustable Vacuum Modulator

December 7, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The B&M GM TH400 and TH350 Vacuum Modulator is fully adjustable, allowing you to customize the shift points (within a range of 2-4 mph). [More…]
TCI 700R4 and 4L60 Transmission Kits Bolt to Any Engine
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TCI 700R4 and 4L60 Transmission Kits Bolt to (Damn-Near) Any Engine

November 16, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The 700R4 version is perfect for carbureted engines and those that prefer fewer electronics, while the 4L60 is ideal for those who want electronic control of shift points and firmness via the EZ-TCU [More…]
4L80E, 4L60E,and TH400 Transmission Dimensions
Technical Info

4L60 vs 4L80 Transmission for Your LS Swap

September 14, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The Driveway Engineer helps you answer the 4L60 vs 4L80 transmission question for your LS swap, but cautions; stop wasting $ on Built 4L60’s. [More…]
Technical Info

Automatic vs Manual Transmission ~ Which is Faster in a Drag Race?

August 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
It’s an age-old question in drag racing: is an automatic faster than a manual transmission? [More…]
Don't Coast in Neutral and Other Bad Automatic Transmission Habits
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Don’t Coast in Neutral and Other Bad Automatic Transmission Habits

April 22, 2019 Roadkill Customs
via Engineering Explained… 5 Things You Should Never Do With An Automatic Transmission Five bad automatic transmission driving habits. Is it okay to coast down a hill in neutral? Should you put the car in [More…]
When a Transmission Fluid Change or Flush Can Damage Your Transmission
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When a Transmission Fluid Change Can Damage Your Transmission

April 10, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Should You Flush your automatic transmission? Should you replace the transmission fluid on an old car with high miles? [More…]
Converting an Automatic Transmission to a Manual Transmission
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Converting an Automatic to a Manual Transmission

April 5, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Stacey David swaps an automatic transmission for a manual 6-speed in with parts from American Powertrain in a ’90s Ford Mustang. [More…]
Differences Between Early and Late Model 4L80E Transmissions
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Differences Between Early and Late Model 4L80E Transmissions

February 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Curt from Monster Transmission uses some 4L80E transmission cores to show the external differences between the early and late models. [More…]
How To Tell If Your Junkyard 4L80E Is Any Good
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How To Tell If Your Junkyard 4L80E Is Any Good

February 26, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The Driveway Engineer guides you through doing basic checks on a 4L80E donor transmission including fluid inspection and air checks. [More…]
How To Mount a 6.0 Liter LS Engine to an Older GM TH350 Transmission
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How To Mount a 6.0 Liter LS Engine to an Older GM TH350 Transmission

February 18, 2019 Roadkill Customs
A demonstartion of how to get an older TH350 transmission and torque converter bolted up to an LS engine with No Adapter Required! [More…]
How To Set the Kickdown or TV Cable on GM Transmissions
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How To Set the Kickdown or TV Cable on GM Transmissions

February 13, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Holley offers tips on properly setting up the transmission kickdown levers and how to properly set the throttle valve or TV cable. [More…]
How To Build a High Performance TH350 or TH400 Transmission
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How To Build a High Performance TH350/TH400 Transmission

February 5, 2019 Roadkill Customs
DEBOSS Garage uses his ’67 Pontiac GTO project as an excuse to go over how to build a high performance TH350 or TH400 transmission. [More…]
Automatic Transmissions
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Popular Automatic Transmission Dimensions

September 20, 2013 Roadkill Customs
So you want to replace the transmission in your classic or custom? How do you know what will even fit? This handy chart will help. [More…]

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