The torque converter is responsible for converting the energy generated by the engine at the flywheel and transferring it to an automatic transmission. It functions in the same place in the driveline as a clutch would, creating a bridge between the engine and the transmission. When they go bad, they have the potential to leave … Read more
The 4L60E transmission is the direct descendent of the 700R4, and as such already had over a decade of refinement put into it before it ever even made it into production. This means that even the early ones were pretty good from day one of their production life. While there have been many case changes … Read more
One of the largest questions amongst Chevy guys is TH350 vs. TH400. Which one is better. Even though they have been out of production for decades, there is still a strong demand for them. Their simplicity and durability make them attractive to people in the LS swap community. They are certainly are both great transmissions. … Read more
History The C4 is a transmission that was produced by the Ford Motor Company starting in 1964. When first released it was known as the “3 Speed Cruise-O-Matic” Like GM and the switch from Powerglide to TH350, Ford replaced the iron case of the “Ford-O-Matic” that it replaced. It was engineered to work with … Read more
If you are considering swapping out your motor for an LS motor, there is a lot to consider. It is totally doable, and absolutely worth it. The performance and drive-ability improvements that these engines add to an older model vehicle are amazing. The best way to approach the swap is to think of it like … Read more
The 700R4 transmission has been around of a very long time. In fact, it hasn’t been in production in over 20 years. It remains popular due to its reliability and adaptability. If you are thinking of attempting to rebuild a transmission for the first time, be warned. Rebuilding one can be more challenging than rebuilding … Read more
It’s been over 20 years since the 700R4 made it into a production vehicle. While they have been fairly reliable over the years, we have written this guide specifically to help with troubleshooting your 700R4 transmission. When it comes to doing any sort of troubleshooting on a vehicle I think it is incredibly important to work … Read more
The Saginaw four speed transmission is a transmission that was used in a variety of GM cars in the 60’s. They were popular in the Muscle Car era. As a rule of thumb, they were not built to handle the kind of power that a Muncie transmission could handle. So, if you are looking to … Read more
Clutches are similar to brake pads in many ways. They are made of the same type of material, and they both wear out eventually. The good news is that although a clutch replacement costs more than a lot of vehicular repairs, it is nowhere near as expensive as having an automatic transmission rebuilt. The number one … Read more
I was listening to an episode of Carcast with Adam Carolla one time. I believe he was talking about finding the right guy to repair a dent in his car. He said something along the lines of you don’t want a guy named Ashton touching this thing. You want an old guy with a name like Duke or … Read more