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.

DIY

How to rebuild a Trimatic Holden three-speed auto transmission

Despite rumours of trauma, a well-built Trimatic can handle a bit more grunt

4 months ago

DIY

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

4 months ago

Carnage

Video: Fixing and breaking Scotty’s VE Valiant ute!

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty fits a bunch of upgrades to Dad’s Ute

2 years ago

Carnage

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

2 years ago

Features

Tech: Bolt-together torque converters

What is a bolt-together torque converter, and why would you run one?

3 years ago

Features

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

4 years ago

DIY

How to fit an Auto Over Drive to a classic Ford

How to drop a four-speed AOD slusher into your classic Ford

7 years ago

DIY

How to rebuild a 727 Torqueflight transmission

The ins and outs of building a tough Torqueflite

8 years ago