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Rebuilding Ford 4R70W transmission

Shift into Overdrive, Part 2: Rebuilding a Ford 4R70W Automatic Transmission

In Part 1 of our story on Ford’s AOD-E and 4R70W transmissions, we covered some development history and how to improve some of their shortcomings to make the transmission more […]
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measuring flywheel clearance on an engine

Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Why Are the Flexplate & Converter Jammed Tight on My SBC/TH350 Project?

We’re building a 383ci small block-powered 1972 Chevy pickup and we thought we’d hook the transmission to the engine before we go much further with the build on the truck. […]
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front chassis view of a ram 2500 truck with BD differential cover

Ram Revamp: Summit Racing Upgrades a 2018 Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel Truck—Part 4, Transmission & Driveline Service

The latest Summit Racing project is a Ram 2500 Heavy Duty pickup truck equipped with a Cummins 6.7L diesel engine. But unlike a lot of project builds, the Summit Racing […]
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measuring depth in a 4L60E transmission bellhousing

Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Tips & Advice for Bolting Up a 4L60E Transmission to a Small Block Chevy Engine

I just read your article from 2017: The Great Chevy Auto Trans Interchange Guide. This is a great article, but my head is spinning. I have a small block Chevy […]
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man comparing a stock powerglide transmission pump to a racing one

Video: How to Modify a Stock Powerglide Transmission Pump Into a Racing Pump

For dang-near 75 years now, Chevy’s venerable two-speed Powerglide transmission has helped propel everything from stock grocery getters to high-performance drag and circle track cars. But it’s those latter applications […]
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a collection of hydraulic throwout bearings for a clutch arranged on a table

Video: What is a Hydraulic Throwout Bearing & How Does it Work?

If you’re doing any work in or around your clutch (or replacing it altogether), there’s a good chance you’ll come across a component called a throwout bearing, or more specifically […]
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1956 chevy super stocker at drag strip

Gear Jammers: How Different Driveline Combinations Affect Your Gearing Selection

Back in the day, the common way to select rear end gears for a car was downright simple: In an automatic, whatever ratio was in the transmission, was in the […]
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measuring inside diameter of a slip yoke with digital calipers

Video: How to Measure & Select the Right Slip Yoke for Your Vehicle

Don’t overlook the role your slip yoke plays in your vehicle’s driveline. And that’s especially true if you’ve upgraded your engine for more power. In fact, if you plan on […]
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llustration of a vacuum test plate on a gm 4l60e automatic transmission

Sonnax Vacuum Test Plate Kits Help You Quickly Troubleshoot Automatic Transmission Problems

Ever look at an automatic transmission valve body? It’s a complex network of passages and valves—we’re talking “Rube Goldberg meets M.C. Escher” level complexity here. That means diagnosing automatic transmission […]
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lq4 extended crankshaft flange

Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Choosing a Torque Converter for an LS-Swapped Chevy S-10 with a 4L60E

I was wondering if you could help me. I have a ‘99 Chevy S10 with an LS1 engine that has a long crank and iron heads. We are trying to […]
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