How To & DIY
How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags
Various case changes and other differences in the 4l60E Transmission variations since 1993 are discussed with a full list of Tag ID meanings. [More…]
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Transmission
How To & DIY
How To Properly Index Your Bellhousing and Why You Should
One of the most misunderstood parts of mating an engine and transmission is indexing the bellhousing to the back of the engine properly. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Adapt ANY Engine to ANY Transmission
It’s simpler than you think to adapt a transmission to the engine you have — it just takes some (relatively) simple equipment and ingenuity. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Understand, Diagnose and Replace Transmission Mounts
A bad transmission mount can prove to be more expensive if not diagnosed through symptoms such as vibration and noise in the vehicle. [More…]
Technical Info
Do You Need a Transmission Cooler?
Vehicles that might benefit from a transmission oil cooler and whether an oil cooler is a good idea for your vehicle are discussed… [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
How To Adjust a 700R4 Transmission TV Cable
The geometry and tension are absolutely critical for the Throttle Valve (TV) Cable and transmission to be happy. Here’s how to adjust it. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Install A ($25) Shift Kit And Wake Up Your TH350
Working through a $100 Craigslist TH350 find and turning it into a stout shifting transmission for a ’75 Pontiac Firebird. [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…]