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Adapt ANY Engine to ANY Transmission
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How To Adapt ANY Engine to ANY Transmission

November 2, 2020 Roadkill Customs
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…]
Transmission Mount
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How To Understand, Diagnose and Replace Transmission Mounts

May 10, 2020 Roadkill Customs
A bad transmission mount can prove to be more expensive if not diagnosed through symptoms such as vibration and noise in the vehicle. [More…]
Transmission Oil Cooler
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Do You Need a Transmission Cooler?

March 6, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Vehicles that might benefit from a transmission oil cooler and whether an oil cooler is a good idea for your vehicle are discussed… [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 a 700R4 Transmission TV Cable
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How To Adjust a 700R4 Transmission TV Cable

December 7, 2019 Roadkill Customs
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

December 1, 2019 Mad Scientist Garage
Working through a $100 Craigslist TH350 find and turning it into a stout shifting transmission for a ’75 Pontiac Firebird. [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…]
700R4 and 4L80E Transmission Racing Upgrades
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Racing your 700R4/4L60E? Start with these Basic Upgrades

September 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
You want to race your 700R4/4L60E transmission, here are the minimum upgrades to help your driveline stay in one piece at the race track. [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…]
Stacey David
DIY Projects

Get The Right Transmission For Your Project

May 23, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Stacy David gives great tips on choosing the right transmission and parts for your project, with the help of American PowerTrain. [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…]
How To Calibrate Your Transmission Dipstick
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How To Calibrate An Automatic Transmission Dipstick

February 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Cameron from Sloppy Mechanics explains in detail how to calibrate an automatic transmission dipstick for accurate readings. [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 demonstration 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…]

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