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A Quick Review Of The GM 4L8E Automatic Transmission

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Overdrive transmissions are some of the greatest inventions in the automobile industry. They allow a car to run deep rear gears, so that they can make the tire-smoking thing, yet still appearing as a stable highway cruiser. The problem, which is majorly felt here, is the durability. To deal with this, at first the tried-and-tested 700-R4 was used, but it didn’t hold up for some of the most aggressive tasks. Then came TH400, which held up quite well. Now imagine a situation where you could add an overdrive fourth gear and a fully adjustable suit to the TH400? Meet the GM 4L80E transmission! The 4L80E is a truck automatic transmission that was introduced by GM in the early 90s. It comprises of the same internal components as the TH400, and uses electronics to control shift point and firmness. Approximately, 75 percent of the 4L80E’s internal parts are interchangeable with a TH400, and also the bellhousing bolt pattern, flexplate are the same as the TH400. This enables the 4L89E parts t

Why Ford C4 Is Still a Preferred Choice In Transmissions

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Originally introduced in the year 1964, C4 racing transmission by Ford Motor Company was one of the most widely used transmissions at its time. The transmission was specially designed for smaller and less powerful cars and it replaced the then outdated cast-iron MX and FX automatic transmissions, also known as Ford-O-Matic. Although the transmissions were discontinued by Ford in the year 1982, because of their light weight, simplicity, adaptability, and low cost, Ford C4 transmissions are still very popular among drag racers, hot rodders and restorers. If you do not wish to spend a lot of money on rebuilding a modern automatic transmission, you can buy and use C4 transmissions as they can be rebuilt to suit the needs of a specific vehicle at a much lower price. If you are looking for medium-duty, three speed racing transmissions , Ford C4 is a good choice. But, if you want a transmission with a little more modification, a lock-up clutch, or aluminum construction, you c