How To & DIY
Blown 4L60e Transmission ~ Disassembly and Inspection
Busted Classic Garage disassembles and inspects the sub-assemblies in a blown 4L60e transmission out of a ’98 Pontiac Trans AM. [More…]
Automatic Transmission
Products & Reviews
Does Lucas Transmission Fix Work?
Project Farm tests Lucas Transmission Fix which claims to stop slip, hesitation and rough shifting in worn transmissions. [More…]
Technical Info
Torque Converters 101 ~ What Is Stall Speed?
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…]
Technical Info
Ford Automatic OverDrive vs AODE vs 4R70W
Autorestomod takes a look at the different choices in Ford Automatic OverDrive (AOD) transmissions. [More…]
How To & DIY
TH400 to 700R4 Transmission Swap ~ In Depth How To
Monster Transmission’s original MonStar, Curt, shows how to convert from an original factory TH400 transmission to a 700R4 transmission. [More…]
How To & DIY
Change TH350 & TH400 Shift Points with an Adjustable Vacuum Modulator
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…]
Products & Reviews
TCI 700R4 and 4L60 Transmission Kits Bolt to (Damn-Near) Any Engine
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…]
Technical Info
4L60 vs 4L80 Transmission for Your LS Swap
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?
It’s an age-old question in drag racing: is an automatic faster than a manual transmission? [More…]
Automotive Basics
Don’t Coast in Neutral and Other Bad Automatic Transmission Habits
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…]
Technical Info
When a Transmission Fluid Change Can Damage Your Transmission
Should You Flush your automatic transmission? Should you replace the transmission fluid on an old car with high miles? [More…]
DIY Projects
Converting an Automatic to a Manual Transmission
Stacey David swaps an automatic transmission for a manual 6-speed in with parts from American Powertrain in a ’90s Ford Mustang. [More…]
Technical Info
Differences Between Early and Late Model 4L80E Transmissions
Curt from Monster Transmission uses some 4L80E transmission cores to show the external differences between the early and late models. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Tell If Your Junkyard 4L80E Is Any Good
The Driveway Engineer guides you through doing basic checks on a 4L80E donor transmission including fluid inspection and air checks. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Mount a 6.0 Liter LS Engine to an Older GM TH350 Transmission
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 & DIY
How To Set the Kickdown or TV Cable on GM Transmissions
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 & DIY
How To Build a High Performance TH350/TH400 Transmission
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…]
Technical Info
Popular Automatic Transmission Dimensions
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…]
