Automatic Transmission Archives ~ Roadkill Customs

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

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

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

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

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

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…]

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

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…]