How To & DIY
What to Look for in a Salvage Yard Engine or Transmission
Purchasing a salvage engine or transmission can save you a lot of money whether you’re are fixing the daily or building a custom car. [More…]
Transmission
DIY Projects
Ford F-100 T5 5 Speed Transmission Swap on Budget
An inexpensive and reliable solution to swap a 5 Speed Transmission into a Ford F-100 on a Budget. Parts List Included. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags
This video discusses various case changes and other differences of the 4l60E Transmission variaitions since 1993. [More…]
DIY Projects
4L60e Transmission ~ Full Rebuild
This video documents a complete 4L60e Transmission disassembly and rebuild… [More…]
Automotive Basics
3 Most Common 4L60E Transmission Problems
Three of the most common problems found in a GM 4L60E transmission are: 3 – 4 Clutch Pack Failure Broken Drive Shell Worn TCC Regulator Valve Also of Interest: 4L60e Transmission ~ Full Rebuild LS [More…]
Vintage Films
Spinning Levers ~ 1936 Film Explains Transmissions
The transmission in the modern motorcar — the mechanism that makes it possible to have three forward speeds and a reverse — is a series of levers, levers that spin. [More…]
DIY Projects
LS Engine and 4L60e Swap On A Budget
Part 1 – Chassis Intro, Oil Pan & Engine Mounts Chuck Hanson takes us on a tour of his $100 69 Chevelle chassis he picked up on Craig’s List. He also walks us through as [More…]
Technical Info
Big Vehicle Overdrive ~ 4L80E Transmission Basics
When your big engine and TH400’s lack of overdrive has your engine screaming on the highway, a 4L80E transmission might just be the answer. The 4L80E transmission’s roots trace back to the Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic [More…]
DIY Projects
LSx Swap Guide ~ The Basics
In the world of drag racing, LS engines have been making a big splash since they first showed up in the burnout boxes in 1997. They offer a great platform to build engines whether you [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Measure for a Driveshaft
Greg Frick from Inland Empire Driveline Service in Ontario, California offers information on how to properly measure for a custom or refurbished stock or aftermarket performance driveshaft. In this video you learn to: Measure from [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Connect GM LSx Engines to an Older GM 4 Speed Manual Transmission
In this video you’ll learn how to connect an original GM 4 speed manual transmission (Muncie M20/M21/M22, Borg Warner Super T10) to your swapped in LSx Series engine. See Parts List below… What Parts You Need [More…]
Automotive Basics
Torque Converters ~ Understanding and Troubleshooting
Torque converters are a type of fluid coupling which transfers rotating power from a prime mover, like an internal combustion engine, to a rotating driven load. In a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the torque converter connects the power source from the load. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Install A Transmission Temperature Gauge
A Transmission Temperature Gauge allows you to monitor the operating temperature of your transmission by measuring the transmission fluid’s temperature. Overseeing these temperatures assists in ensuring that your transmission does not overheat causing major damage. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Automatic Transmissions
Most vehicles sold in the United States since the 1950’s have had automatic transmissions. The vehicle’s gearbox is able to change the gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves. This then allows the driver to be [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Install a Transmission Cooler
Adding a transmission cooler to your slush-boxed hot rod, car or truck is always a solid idea. Here’s what you need to know plus some tips. [More…]
Technical Info
Popular Automatic Transmission Identification Chart
Popular Automatic Transmission Identification Chart. Chrysler, Ford, and GM Transmissions. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Transmission Mounts
In the pursuit of improving the way cars are built, the automotive industry introduced several applications that are out of plain sight but have proven to be quite effective given their respective purpose. One such of example of often ignored parts is the transmission mount. [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 dimension chart will help answer some of those questions. [More…]
