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BD Diesel Shows Us The Tricks to Make an Automatic Tranny Live
Building a 68RFE to Handle Big Power
Harry Wagner – Sep 1, 2017

Latest Transmission & Drivetrain Articles

Diesel Power
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Easy Mods for Improving GM Pickups’ Steering Performance
Cognito Motorsports’ Front-End Upgrades Improve Steering Performance for ’01-to-’10 GM Pickups
Bruce W. Smith – Aug 9, 2017
8-Lug
8-Lug Magazine
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Jasper Engines Remanufactured Crate Engine and Transmission in an ’01 Ford Ranger
Need a Quick Fix? Jasper Engines Can Set You Up With a Remanufactured Crate Engine and Transmission.
Jim Smart – Jul 21, 2017
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Shop Class: How Four-Wheel Drive Works
Shop Class: How Four-Wheel Drive Works.
Alex Steele – Jul 11, 2017
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Inside The Banks Billet Torque Converter
Inside the Banks Billet Torque Converter.
Jason Gonderman – Jun 16, 2017
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Shop Class: How Transmissions Work
Put the Power Down
Alex Steele – Apr 4, 2017
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How To Swap a Ford 7.3L Power Stroke V-8 with a 5.9L Cummins I-6 and Allison 1000 Transmission
Transplanting a 5.9L Cummins engine and Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission into an ’01 Ford F-250.
Bruce W. Smith – Oct 7, 2016
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Truckin Magazine
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2009 GMC Duramax Diesel - The Cooling Pans
When we added power to our 2009 GMC Duramax Diesel, we wanted to ensure the longevity of our transmission and differential by making sure they run cool enough.
Sean Haggai – Dec 29, 2015
8-Lug
8-Lug Magazine
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Ford 4R70W TCI Automatic Transmission Rebuild
Our 4R70W is a great testbed to show just what goes into an automatic transmission rebuild since it was used in such a wide variety of Ford trucks.
Jason Gonderman – Nov 24, 2015
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1967 Ford F-100 - Project Speed Bump: Part 4
Giving our '67 Ford F-100 a renovated rear end.
Sean P. Holman – Sep 11, 2015
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Precision Fabrication Plus RDP Xtreme GM Solid Axle Swap Kit
If you're looking to add a tall lift and big tires to your Silverado or Sierra, a solid-axle swap kit by Precision Fabrication Plus is the best way to go.
Jason Gonderman – Jun 29, 2015
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PPE Deep Aluminum Differential Cover and Transmission Pan Install
Our ’04½ Chevy Duramax 2500HD often tows a trailer close behind—sometimes right in the thick of scorching weather.
Rick Sosebee – Jun 9, 2015
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Cummins NV4500 South Bend Dual Disc Clutch Upgrade - Holding Power
There are several aftermarket clutch options to choose from for these trucks, but only a couple offer a substantial upgrade from stock without the cost, noise, driveability, and pedal effort considerations of a full-blown competition clutch.
Ben Battles – May 28, 2015
8-Lug
8-Lug Magazine
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Installing Sinister Diesel’s Cummins Steering Box Support
Eight-lug trucks are built tough to perform under extreme situations and, in most circumstances, they offer many years of reliable use.
Scott Thompson – May 19, 2015
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DieselSite E4OD Transmission Upgrade & Install - Shift Change
In this report, we focus our attention on Ford’s first completely electronic, light-truck automatic, the E4OD: a spin off of the hydraulically managed, three-speed C6.
KJ Jones – Apr 1, 2015
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8-Lug Magazine
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RevMax 68RFE Signature 1000 Transmission Upgrade
As the number of 6.7L Cummins–equipped Rams on the road increased, so did the amount of people looking to modify them.
Jason Gonderman – Mar 18, 2015
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Diesel Power Magazine
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How To Install a Tapshifter - The Touch of a Button
For those of us holding onto our older diesels, investing in components and accessories that make driving them more enjoyable is a good idea.
Mike McGlothlin – Feb 20, 2015
8-Lug
8-Lug Magazine
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Ford Super Duty Dynatrac Dana 60 Free Spin Kit Install
Free Wheeling: Better MPG and Less Wear with Dynatrac
Maxwell Matthewson – Sep 26, 2014
Diesel Power
Diesel Power Magazine
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RevMax 68RFE Signature 1,000 Transmission For 2007-2014 Ram HD 6.7L - Diesel Tech
We managed to get our hands on one of the first available Ram HD Transmission to the public and plan to put it to the test behind a 1,000hp 2008 Ram 2500. We’ll report back soon with how it’s holding up...
Jason Gonderman – Jul 23, 2014
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2013 GMC Sierra 500hp LML Transmission Upgrade
When we heard famous EFILive tuner “Idaho” Rob Coddens had a 500-rwhp, LML-powered 2013 GMC Sierra he was playing around with that still had all its emissions hardware intact, we just had to see for ourselves.
Jason Sands – May 5, 2014
Truckin
Truckin Magazine
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2011 Chevrolet Silverado Rearend Renovation
No matter how powerful your truck’s engine is, or how strong your transmission is, all that horsepower and torque goes to one place -- your rear axle.
Patrick McCarthy – May 2, 2014
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