Alto introduces steel plate for GM transmissions
Alto has introduced a new steel plate for a variety of GM transmissions. Applications covered include the 3L80/TH400, TH375, TH425, TH475, 4L80E and 4L85E for model years 1990 and on. The forward and direct steel plates have 14 teeth and measure .077 in. According to Alto, this updated steel plate has a set of 14
GFX introduces new oil pan lines for various GM transmissions
GFX has introduced a variety of new oil pans for several different General Motors transmissions.
Doing the little things right at Habby’s Transmissions
Habby’s Transmissions started as a radiator shop. When Warren Frie bought it in 1975 (keeping the name Habby’s from the previous owner), it took until the mid-1980s until he saw an opportunity in the transmission repair market, and transformed the business. “Then, when I was 19,” says Warren Frie Jr., the current owner, “I graduated
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GFX adds new hard part for JF015E, REOF11A
GFX has introduced a new hard part for Nissan and General Motors transmissions.
Sonnax highlights boost valve kits for Aisin Seiki transmissions
The drop-in K1 apply boost valve kit and lockup boost valve kit are available from Sonnax.
Alto offers filter kit for GM TR-9080 DCT
The kit is for the C8 Corvette, model years 2020 and on.
Alto introduces Ford Mustang cartridge filter kit
Alto has introduced a cartridge filter kit for Ford TR-9070 DCT seven-speed models, fitting the Mustang GT500 with 5.0L and 5.2L engines. The filter kit (part no. 239940) comes with an o-ring and five bolts.
Alto introduces molded piston kit for GM 9T50, 9T65
Alto has introduced a three-piece molded piston kit for GM Hydra-Matic 9T50 and 9T65 nine-speed transmissions. The kit (part no. 232670) covers model years 2017 and on. It contains three pistons: the 6-7-8-9 balance piston, the 5-7 reverse apply piston, and the 3-8 apply piston.
Going the extra mile: Price’s Garage builds on a family legacy
Joshua Price grew up in the transmission industry — so much so that he used to take copies of this very magazine to school with him. “I’ve been in this business my whole life,” he says. “My dad had a transmission shop; he was in business from 1967 to 2008.” Bob Price’s shop was called
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Former APRA president Bill Gager passes away
William C. Gager, former president of the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Associations (APRA), passed away on Nov. 23. He was 79 years old. The APRA Board of Directors sent out the following statement: “Bill and APRA were synonymous. Bill retired at the end of 2013. During his 35 years as president of APRA, Bill made significant
