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How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags
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How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags

March 28, 2022 Roadkill Customs
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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How To Properly Index Your Bellhousing and Why You Should

February 9, 2022 Roadkill Customs
One of the most misunderstood parts of mating an engine and transmission is indexing the bellhousing to the back of the engine properly. [More…]
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
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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…]
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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…]

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