Transmissions can be a confusing thing, especially once you look at the intricacies of valve bodies, high-stalls, and bolt-together converters. From the humble Trimatic to the beefiest Powerglide, you’ll find the lowdown on everything shift-related here.
2JZ-powered Silva with ZF 8HP75 gearbox swap
Naomi van der Togt’s IMOAN Silvia has a whole new personality thanks to a ZF transmission swap
Tech: Eight-speed ZF 8HP transmission
The ZF 8HP transmission offers quick shifts, the ability to handle big power, and tech to make it cruise smooth. We take a look at this new-age ratio-swapper
How to rebuild a Trimatic Holden three-speed auto transmission
Despite rumours of trauma, a well-built Trimatic can handle a bit more grunt
Tailshaft 101: How they fit together and why they break!
Few things are scarier than a tailshaft letting go at high speed. Here’s what can happen, and how it’s best avoided
Video: Fixing and breaking Scotty’s VE Valiant ute!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty fits a bunch of upgrades to Dad’s Ute
Video: Dad’s Ute gets a shift kit
In this episode of Carnage, it’s time to beef up the VE Valiant’s Torqueflite for some better quarter-mile runs
Tech: Bolt-together torque converters
What is a bolt-together torque converter, and why would you run one?
Why automotive components break
Before you go accusing that bloody useless part of letting you down, it’s best to find out why it failed
How to fit an Auto Over Drive to a classic Ford
How to drop a four-speed AOD slusher into your classic Ford
How to rebuild a 727 Torqueflight transmission
The ins and outs of building a tough Torqueflite